Kurt Harjo

About Kurt Harjo

Something I noticed about the construction and remodeling business while I was working for other companies was how stressful the process was for clients. Much of that stress could have been eliminated if more emphasis and value had been placed on open and clear client communications. The smallest of projects have a lot of moving parts, so even with the best pre construction planning in the universe, “stuff” happens. How that stuff gets handled is directly linked to integrity.That philosophy pretty much underpins everything we do at Harjo. Where there’s integrity, things just work better – and that goes as much for human communication as it does for home construction. I have project expertise that ranges from new construction of car dealerships to medical buildings to high-tech office tenant improvements. For the last 12 years my passion is in custom building and remodeling of residential homes. I get a great deal of satisfaction out of helping enhance my clients’ lives by creating living environments that serve and inspire them. I am a Certified Sustainable Building Advisor through the National Sustainable Building Advisor Program and a member of the Northwest Ecobuilding Guild.

Experience

1. Owner Operator Sustainable Building Advisor

   Harjo Construction Services

   Dec 2009 — Present

   Mission statement, Vision / Goals:Harjo Construction Services, LLC. is a Seattle based, full service construction company sincerely committed to client satisfaction. Personally attentive to the unique goals and perspectives of each client it is our pleasure to combine industry proven construction methods with modern innovations in efficiency and sustainability to ensure unique, thorough and quality projects. We accomplish this in partnership with clients, design professionals, trade leaders, craftsmen and suppliers.

Education

• University of Washington

  Certificate, Construction Management

  2006 — 2007

• University of Washington

  B.A., Business with Management Focus

  2004 — 2006

• National Sustainable Building Advisor Program

  Certificate, Sustainable Building

  2008 — 2009

Skills

• Project Management
• Construction
• Sustainability
• Customer Service
• Leadership
• Green
• Residential Homes
• Contractors
• Architecture
• Microsoft Excel
• Leed
• Bathrooms
• Construction Management
• Green Building
• Renovation
• Submittals