St. John Properties, Inc., a Baltimore-based commercial real estate development and management company, has hired Chris Kauffmann as Project Manager, Interior Construction. Kauffmann brings more than eight years of diversified construction experience to this position and was formerly a Project Engineer for Harkins Builders, Inc.
Kauffmann will coordinate the timely construction of tenant build-outs for companies leasing new space, or expanding within the St. John Properties portfolio in the Greater Baltimore and Southern Maryland regions. His duties will entail setting construction schedules, overseeing the work of third-party contractors, maintaining quality control and assuring that all timelines and budgets are met.
Kauffmann earned a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management from Morgan State University, an Associate of Science degree in Construction Management from Anne Arundel Community College, and is currently pursuing his Masters in Construction Management from Morgan State University.
“With proven construction management, communication and organizational skills, Chris will provide immediate support to our strong in-house team,” stated Tom Nelson, St. John Properties’ Vice President of Interior Construction. “We depend on these professionals to exceed expectations, provide value-add services and execute timely and high-quality tenant build-outs to the benefit of our expanding client base. Chris has the perfect skill set to excel in our fast-paced environment.”
Founded in 1971, St. John Properties, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest and most successful privately held commercial real estate firms. The company is distinguished by its commitment to customer service, achievements in green building, and top-rated workplace culture. Throughout St. John Properties’ 51-year history, the company has developed more than 22 million square feet of flex/R&D, office, retail, warehouse space and has investments in over 2,600 residential units. The company proudly serves more than 2,500 clients in Colorado, Louisiana, Maryland, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Utah, and Wisconsin. For more information about the company, visit www.sjpi.com.
