Joshua Kai

Biography

JOSHUA KAI joined YA Group in the spring of 2017, bringing with him extensive knowledge from his experience as a commercial construction executive with over thirty years of experience in the general contracting and construction management field. Joshua has experience working on a wide range of projects from under $1million to over $100 million; including commercial, educational, high rise residential, retail, hotel, and various other public and private-owned projects. In his role as a Senior Manager, Joshua has been responsible for training and overseeing Estimators and Preconstruction Managers, taking a partnership approach in working closely with clients and consultants during preconstruction to establish and maintain project budgets, establish construction scope/means and methods, identifying design and constructability issues, marketing and business development with clients and industry professionals, as well as managing A/E consultants and outside contractors.

Credentials

• LEED AP | Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design Accredited Professional
• WRT | IICRC - WRT (Water Damage Restoration Tech)
• FSRT | IICRC - FSRT (Fire Smoke RT)

Professional Experience

• 2021 - Current | Senior Regional Consultant | YA Group
• 2019 - 2021 | Regional Consultant | YA Group
• 2017 - 2019 | Senior Consultant | YA Group
• 1994 - 2014 | Senior Preconstruction Manager | L.F. Jennings Inc.
• 1988 - 1993 | Estimator | Tiber Construction Co./Chas. H. Tompkins Builders

Education

• Old Dominion University - Bachelor of Science - Occupational & Technical Studies/Industrial Technology - Specialization in Civil Engineering Technology - Norfolk - Virginia