STEFAN KNIELING, MBA

Houston, TX – Open to Relocation

713-***-**** adl4ni@r.postjobfree.com

LinkedIn URL www.linkedin.com/in/knieling

EXECUTIVE CONSTRUCTION/PROJECT MANAGEMENT OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE Dynamic, accomplished Senior Construction Director/Manager highly regarded for 30+ years of progressive experience in facilitating construction and development through effective project, asset, and construction management. Respected as a motivational, influential leader and collaborator who effectively creates strategies and ensures projects meet lofty objectives. Builds and maintains lasting relationships, driving stakeholder management through a people-focused approach. Exemplary educational qualifications include a Master of Business Administration from Georgia State University. Out-of-the-box thinker committed to making continuous improvements in processes and communication to ensure top-tier results.

SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS

Constructed bespoke infrastructure to handle $65M-$90M in projects to include in-house design and budgeting, project management, etc., at TMS Contractors, with the effort immediately recognized by customers.

Utilized best practices in supervising all aspects of new construction and re-purposing activities, uncovering cost savings of up to $4.2MM across contract management, construction oversight, and budget controls.

Led to maximize the performance of marketing, negotiations, proposals, hiring, team building, and project and account management, supporting overall profit increases of up to 12%.

Designated and project managed the construction of a crucial manufacturing plant from start to finish, excelling across tough contract negotiations, designing systems, and leading on-site construction in China, demonstrating ability to work in any market area.

Raised $32.8M in private equity and traditional capital through productive, professional stakeholder relationships at TMSC Properties, and generated financial analysis, proforma models, investment packages, and much more. CORE COMPETENCIES

Construction Management Project Management Real Estate Development

Asset Management Strategic Planning Owner’s Representative

Communication/Documentation Negotiations Relationship Building

Scheduling & Estimates Compliance & Safety Leadership & Collaboration PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TMS CONTRACTORS, LLC HOUSTON, TX 2007 – PRESENT Director, General Manager

Realized pace setting expansion for a design-build, turn-key industrial construction company growing 100% annually for two years in a row, doubling in size, while leading up to 52 member staff.

Constructed bespoke infrastructure to handle $65M-$90M in projects to include in-house design and budgeting, project management, etc., with the effort immediately recognized by clients.

Incorporated best practices in supervising all aspects of new construction and repurposing activities, uncovering cost savings of up to $4.2MM across contract management, construction oversight, budget controls, and much more.

Managed key relationships with leading clients including Shell, Tenaris, Chevron-Philips, Solvay Chemicals, Gilbane, Fluor, and Rescar Industries.

Managed permitting, pre-development conferences, planning variances, maximized client land use, and other vital real estate aspects to improve client ROI and financing structure.

Led to maximize the performance of marketing, negotiations, proposals, hiring, team building, and project and account management, supporting overall profit increases of up to 12%.

Implemented robust safety culture to achieve no loss time injury, reducing insurance cost by 24%. Stefan Knieling, Resume – Page 2-713-***-**** adl4ni@r.postjobfree.com

Leveraged Houston Area Safety Council for training, while also fostering team collaboration, improving on-site work quality resulting in 97% employee retention.

Attained mastery in building specialized prototype projects and innovative problem-solving. TMSC PROPERTIES, LLC HOUSTON, TX 2013 – PRESENT Director, General Manager

Drive continued success of a real estate development and investment company in residential and commercial markets, providing as much as 33% ROI.

Research markets, identify properties to purchase/develop, and diligently oversee real estate transactions, using industry best practices and the latest analytics to understand current trends and patterns.

Raised $32.8M in private equity and traditional capital through productive, professional stakeholder relationships; also generated financial analysis, proforma models, investment packages, accounting summaries, and status reports.

Ensure the best possible results across pre-development activities covering feasibility, design, government development meetings, and city council hearings, maintaining clear and reliable communication channels.

Oversee lease-up, tenant relationships, and property management of retained assets while quickly addressing time- sensitive challenges, focusing on efficiency and optimal return on investment.

Streamlined handling of legal, accounting, management and reporting to cut down related workhours by 40%.

Lead company through successful CH-11 reorganization resulting in retention of equity and raising $2.7MM in additional capital to ensure an ROI of 24%.

SPECIALTY CHEMICAL PRODUCTS INC. HOUSTON, TX 1999 – 2007 Operations Manager

Orchestrated plant engineering and operations, leading and training up to 26 personnel while diligently organizing schedules, maintenance, processes, equipment, and negotiated relationships with oversees clients.

Designated and project managed the construction of multiple crucial manufacturing plants from start to finish, excelling across tough contract negotiations, designing systems, and leading on-site construction in China.

Developed proprietary chemical gas purification systems for the electronics and semiconductor industries.

Excelled as Project Manager for the construction of another vital plant near Beijing, China, and used effort to construct a knowledge hub for company best practices, common issues, and lessons learned. Additional Experience: Midwest Carbide, Inc., Project Manager, 1996 – 1999 / Connecticut Airgas, Inc., Project Manager

& Plant Manager, 1994 – 1996 / Beers Construction Company, Inc., Project Engineer, 1992 – 1993 EDUCATION

Georgia State University: Master of Business Administration Virginia Military Institute: Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS

TECHNICAL SKILLS Microsoft Office Suite, Procore, SAGE LANGUAGES English, Spanish, German

HONORS & AWARDS Top 100 Metal Builders – 2009, 2010

Butler High Performance Builder 2010, 2014, 2015

Butler Million Dollar Builder – 2009, 2010, 2014, 2015

USMC Scholarship

Sailed across the Northwest Passage

Iron Butt Association – Saddlesore 1,000

ORGANIZATIONS Construction Management

Houston Construction Experts: Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Builders, Owners & Developer of Texas

Texas Business Forum

INTERESTS Sailing, Long Distance Adventure Motorcycling, Motocross, Restoration

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