Sundt is pleased to announce that Kevin Brady has joined the San Josè office as a preconstruction project manager. In his initial assignment, Brady is responsible for providing oversight and leadership to the preconstruction team working on the new $17 million physical education building at San Jose City College. Prior to joining Sundt, Brady worked as an estimator for one of the largest commercial contractors in California. He brings with him more than 20 years of construction experience, working on many notable projects, including the $4 billion Transbay Transit Center facility in downtown San Francisco and the $690 million rebuild of San Francisco General Hospital.
What goals or areas of focus do you have as a Preconstruction Project Manager?
My goal is to manage risk for Sundt during the design and estimating phases of projects by preparing accurate estimates, identifying construction costs, providing clarifications and assumptions. My Focus is to lead preconstruction services with owners, architects, consultants and internal team members from the schematic design to the GMP.
Tell us about the project you are currently working on.
I am currently working on the Ohlone Academic Core Project GMP in Fremont California and the San Jose Physical Education & Wellness Center GMP. Ohlone Academic Core is 185,000 square feet of new construction, including a science building, an arts building, and a learning commons. San Jose Physical Education & Wellness Center is two buildings including a basketball Gymnasium a weight training area, a football locker room, and office space for the phys. Ed. Dept.
Most unusual project you ever worked on?
I have two projects I worked on with my last firm that were very unusual. The California Academy of Sciences and the Transbay Transit Center in downtown San Francisco.
What’s your favorite book?
Lonesome Dove was a book I could not put down and is still today my favorite to date.
Where in the world would you most like to visit?
Norway & Ireland, is where my great Grandparents immigrated from. I would like to retrace my family line when I retire.
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A carpenter! My Father was a carpenter and as a young boy that is all I ever wanted to do.
Best advice you ever received?
After an accident I had 19 years ago I was advised to: “Take all you have learned in construction, from 15 years in the field, go back to school and focus on Construction Management.”
What would you be doing if you weren’t working in construction?
I have no idea. My entire family has been in construction. At Christmas dinner I am surrounded by architects, engineers and builders.
What’s your favorite type of cuisine?
I like Asian food including Thai, Chinese and Japanese.
What’s the most interesting book you have read lately?
The only books I have read lately are specifications books and contracts!