Kabri Lehrman-Schmid

About Kabri Lehrman-Schmid

Kabri (kay-bree) is an experienced construction program leader known for aligning technical risk management with clear communication and values-driven leadership. Her background in stakeholder engagement, complex phasing, and field logistics supports her reputation for assessing risk across project scopes and guiding teams through uncertainty. Her ability to bring clarity to team objectives is grounded in deep experience managing every phase of complex, active-campus projects.With the strategic insight of a superintendent, Kabri leads $100M–$1B+ programs through the lens of field operations. She’s recognized by owners and trade partners as a master of construction phasing - shaping jobsites where technical excellence and human connection coexist. Her distinctive approach to technical execution enhances her clients\' visions for workforce development and community connection. Named ENR’s 2023 National Top 20 Under 40 and BD+C’s 2023 40 Under 40, Kabri has also received multiple regional awards. Most recently, she was honored with Leaderology’s 2025 Fearlessly Authentic AF (FAAF) Leadership Award - a recognition she sees as a testament to the power of field leadership in construction to serve as a model for connection.Kabri is currently on the Board of Directors for the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention and Co-Founder of Build with Pride Seattle. A sought-after podcast guest, speaker, and writer, she is reshaping the national dialogue on workforce mental health, psychological safety and jobsite-ready skills a leader grounded in the logistical expertise of a superintendent, my commitment to excellence is rooted in fostering trust through honest and accurate communication and focused coordination. I am committed to supporting my clients, designers, and trade partners by providing technical building information, team management strategies, and a hands-on approach to ensuring outstanding safety and quality. I excel at the essential task of balancing production and stakeholder expectations in phased construction to ensure uninterrupted operations and public safety.My approach to job management prioritizes the development of a psychologically safe environment that encourages team development, information sharing, and engagement. This is achieved through deliberate perspective-taking, shared language, and leveraging of technology in the pivotal role of field operations. In the project development and pre-construction phases, I bring transparency, field insights, and a passion for problem-solving.|Kabri

Experience

1. Project Superintendent

   HENSEL PHELPS

   Nov 2023 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   1B+ GC/CM w/ ECCM & MCCM - Port of Seattle, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, South Concourse Evolution Project - SeaTac, WAGC/CM on-site team leader and primary point of contact responsible for stakeholder, design team, and contractor coordination and communication across all project phases and business units. Responsible for the development of the phased construction approach, preservation of airport operations, and project schedule (CPM). Project title \"Project Leader\".

Education

• Columbia Engineering

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Civil Engineering

  2002 — 2007