Jeff Kemp

PE

Regional Consultant

Biography

Jeff Kemp joined YA Group in March of 2022. Jeff brings nearly 40 years of experience in all facets of building design and construction to his role as a Regional Consultant. Since graduating with a Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Minnesota in 1987, Jeff has worked for an engineering design firm, general design-build contractor, mechanical design-build contractor, energy systems commissioning firm, and general contractor in various engineering and project management roles. Jeff primarily consults on commercial property-related losses with large mechanical and electrical work components. His professional and thorough detailed approach will provide an organized comprehensive structure to the loss recovery process.

Credentials

  • PE | Professional Engineer
  • Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design Accredited Professional
  • Occupational Safety & Health Administration Certificate
  • Design-Build Institute of America Certification
  • Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA)

Representative Consulting Assignments

  • Millwork Manufacturing Facility | Fire/Smoke | $350K
  • Boiler Plant | Water/Flood | $1.5M
  • High School Kitchen | Fire/Smoke | $500K
  • Heavy Equipment Maintenance Building | Fire/Smoke | $1.5M
  • High Rise Apartment Building | Water/Flood | $1.5M
  • Hospital | Hail | $400K
  • Apartment | Fire/Smoke | $500K
  • Hotel | Fire/Smoke | $1M
  • Foundry | Roof Collapse | $500K

Professional Experience

  • 2022 - Current | Regional Consultant | YA Group
  • 2011 - 2021 | Mechanical & Electrical Systems Manager | Kraus Anderson Construction Company
  • 2010 - 2011 | Director, Commissioning Agent | National Commissioning Services
  • 2010 - 2011 | Senior Engineer | National Facility Solutions
  • 2006 - 2010 | Vice President Design-Build | NewMech Companies/Corval Group
  • 1989 - 2006 | Senior Project Manager | Opus Corporation
  • 1987 - 1989 | Engineer | Sutherland & Associates

Education

  • University of Minnesota - Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering - Twin Cities - Minnesota
  • University of St. Thomas - Master of Business Administration - Management - Twin Cities - Minnesota

Affiliations

  • AABC Commissioning Group (ACG)
  • LEED Accredited Professional BD + C
  • Green Building Council