Kelsey Ellis

About Kelsey Ellis

With over eleven years of experience in procurement and engineering, I am a passionate and proactive leader striving to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions for complex and diverse construction projects. My core competencies include risk mitigation, contract negotiation, project management, budget forecasting, and employee training. As a Procurement Manager at Turner Construction, one of the largest construction management companies in the United States, I manage a department of nine employees and oversee the awarding and execution of subcontracts worth over $1.7 billion across 60 projects. I am driven by the mission of creating spaces that enhance communities and environments, and I value collaboration, innovation, and diversity in my work.In my current role, I have restructured the department to function optimally, reducing contract execution time by 50%. I have also been recognized as a future leader of the company and participated in executive training with 12 other selected candidates. I have successfully implemented risk mitigation measures and negotiated final subcontracting terms, ensuring the best interests of the company and the stakeholders. Additionally, I have established and maintained strong business relationships with subcontractors and facilitated project coordination among 60+ stakeholders. I have leveraged my skills in Procore, a leading construction management software, to manage cost comparison studies, project forecasting, and contract closeout. I have also been a development partner and a mentor for several employees, both within and outside my department, and advocated for their career growth and promotion readiness.

Experience

1. Director of Preconstruction

   Glenn Rieder, LLC

   Jul 2024 — Present · Milwaukee, WI, US

   Provide strategic leadership for a team of nine Senior Estimators and Estimators, driving over $500M in annual project estimates. Spearheaded a 200% increase in sales within the first year and elevated estimating productivity by 150% through process optimization and team development. Collaborate closely with national sales representatives to align estimating strategies with market opportunities and client needs. Partner cross-functionally to establish company-wide standards that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and operational scalability.

Education

• UC San Diego

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Structural Engineering

  2008 — 2013

Skills

• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Autocad
• Customer Service
• Fundraising
• Sap2000
• Mathcad
• Project Management
• Solidworks
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Public Speaking
• Nonprofits
• Microsoft Office
• Outlook
• Event Planning