Kris Calmus Vostad

About Kris Calmus Vostad

Business Development Specialist • Recruiting • Marketing StrategyFlexible. Innovative. Results.At Sentry, I work at the intersection of people, opportunity, and brand.As Business Development Specialist, I help drive growth by identifying new project opportunities, building relationships with decision-makers, leading recruitment efforts, and overseeing all aspects of Sentry’s marketing and brand strategy. My work connects business development, recruiting, and marketing to strengthen Sentry’s visibility and impact across South Dakota, North Dakota, and the Midwest.Sentry is a self-performing general contractor and design-build construction firm, widely recognized for our EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) and CMAR (Construction Management at Risk) capabilities. We serve commercial, industrial, agricultural, and infrastructure markets across the Midwest — bringing the strength of our own teams to every project.With in-house divisions spanning Electrical, Mechanical, Structural Steel, Manufacturing, Project Management, FieldWorks, Controls & Automation, and Architecture, we manage every phase of a build under one roof. That means tighter control over quality, scheduling, and safety — and one trusted partner from concept to completion.My role also includes developing and executing all marketing initiatives from website design to digital campaigns and content strategy to proposals, social media, and events that showcase our people and projects. Every effort aligns with one goal: connecting great people, uncovering new opportunities, and helping Sentry continue to grow.If you’re exploring a future project, partnership, or career opportunity with Sentry, let’s c••••••••@sentryusa.com | sentryusa.com

Experience

1. Business Development Specialist Recruiting & Marketing Strategy

   Sentry

   Feb 2025 — Present

   Sentry is a self-performing general contractor and design-build construction firm, widely recognized for our EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) and CMAR (Construction Management at Risk) capabilities. We serve commercial, industrial, agricultural, and infrastructure markets across South Dakota and the Midwest — bringing the strength of our own teams to every project.As Business Development Specialist, I help drive growth by identifying new project opportunities, building relationships with decision-makers, leading recruitment efforts, and overseeing all aspects of Sentry’s marketing and brand strategy. My role connects business development, recruiting, and marketing to strengthen Sentry’s visibility and impact across the region.Key responsibilities include:Developing new client and partner relationships to expand Sentry’s market reachTracking upcoming projects and identifying early-stage opportunitiesManaging recruitment campaigns and talent pipelines across multiple divisionsLeading all external marketing efforts, including website content, digital campaigns, and social mediaSupporting proposal development, community outreach, and event marketing initiativesCollaborating with leadership and field teams to ensure brand alignment across all platformsFlexible. Innovative. Results.

Education

• USF

  B.S., Marketing and Business

  2000 — 2005

Skills

• Subcontracting
• Project Coordination
• Cost Control
• Program Management
• Negotiation
• Process Scheduler
• Rfi
• Sales
• Supervisory Skills
• Pre-Construction
• Industrial Engineering
• Construction Estimating
• Materials
• Budgets
• Project Bidding
• Sourcing
• Proposal Writing
• Contract Negotiation
• Talent Management
• Energy
• Commercial Real Estate
• Engineering
• Networking
• Ms Project
• Temporary Placement
• Internet Recruiting
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (Leed)
• Interviews
• Project Planning
• Business Development
• Contractor
• Facilities Management
• Strategic Planning
• Project Management
• Time Management
• Superintendents
• Project Engineering
• Cpm Scheduling
• Project Managers
• Crm