Director, Advisory Services-Mission Critical

Core Purpose

Building enduring relationships and strong communities

• Integrity – Do the right thing…always be respectful, honest and fair
• Commitment – Take ownership, work hard, and keep promises
• Teamwork – Collaborate to foster trust and success for all
• Value People – Support each other in a safe, positive environment where people are recognized and appreciated for their contributions

For more than a century, Kraus-Anderson has been transforming the American landscape.

Founded in 1897 and privately owned and managed by the Engelsma family for more than 70 years, KA is consistently ranked by Engineering News Record among the top 50 general contractors in the United States. Our base of operations in Minnesota is supplemented with regional offices, extending our capabilities coast to coast.

We take a highly collaborative approach to our work. We work closely with owners, architects and the entire planning team well before ground is broken; providing cost analyses, scheduling information, and value engineering services to ensure that our client can make informed decisions leading to a timely finish of the highest quality and the best value.

This position is responsible for leading and executing Kraus-Anderson's Project Planning and Development strategy within the Mission Critical market sector, while also playing a key role in shaping and scaling the firm's broader Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Advisory Services platform.

The Director will leverage deep expertise in real estate strategy, brokerage, digital infrastructure, and client engagement to advance KA's advisory-to-execution model, focused on converting early-stage advisory engagements into construction projects awarded without competition.

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Works in direct collaboration with the Vice President, Pre-Construction Services, Director of Operations (DOO), Construction Executive (CE) and/or market sector leadership, as applicable, to align with KA’s growth strategy
• Identifies potential customers, business partners and, develops strategic relationships with architects and other industry stakeholders.
• Assist clients in early project development.(facilitating in-house and external resources as required)
• • Facility Assessment
  • Strategic Facility Planning
  • Predesign Services
  • Development
  • Programing
  • Pre-Construction
  • Site Selection
  • Facilitate alternative funding sources and entitlements
• Mission Critical Development & Strategic Advisory:
• Lead the planning and positioning of mission critical projects (data centers, cloud infrastructure, hyperscale/edge facilities).
• Collaborate with clients to define site selection, power/utilities analysis, MEP strategy, and development phasing.
• Translate strategic plans into executable delivery models through KA's integrated platform.
• Brokerage-Informed Client Advisory:
• Serve as a consultative advisor to clients during early-stage real estate decision-making.
• Assist clients with asset repositioning, leasing strategies, cost-benefit assessments, and portfolio planning.
• Business Development and Client Growth:
• Identify and pursue new opportunities in Mission Critical and other CRE sectors.
• Actively engage brokers, owner representatives, institutional investors, and developers.
• Lead proposal development, interview strategy, and internal pursuit teams.
• Platform Development and Standardization:
• Contribute to the development of KA’s CRE Advisory Services framework including GTM strategy, intake process, feasibility templates, pricing, and conversion tracking.
• Support internal alignment between Facility Consulting, Strategic Facility Planning, Development Advisory & Investment, Predesign, and Preconstruction Services.
• Leadership and Strategic Growth:
• Represent KA in national and regional market forums and industry associations.
• Participate in strategic planning sessions to grow the firm’s advisory footprint.
• Provide mentorship to future advisory team members and develop internal standards for advisory service delivery.
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Construction Management,…