Rich Kniss

About Rich Kniss

Client-focused project manager with strong record leading teams on a wide range of project types and sizes. Known as active listener and problem solver, who utilizes technical expertise to develop creative solutions for successful project outcomes. Outstanding organizational skills, planning, and scheduling techniques to improve team efficiency to achieve financial performance goals. Known by subordinates as an advocate in their professional development, providing guidance, mentoring, and knowledge sharing to advance their career.• Project Management• Employee Development• Technical Documentation• P&L Responsibility• Prospecting & Lead Gen• Client Relationships• Quality Assurance• Contract Administration• Microsoft Project

Experience

1. Associate Shareholder Senior Architect

   NSPJ Architects

   Dec 2023 — Present · Prairie Village, KS, US

   Lead teams in the design and documentation of commercial and multi-family projects in a residentially focused firm. Multi-family project types range from townhomes to high rise buildings.• Engaged in all aspects of project management including fee and contract negotiation, contract preparation, scheduling, budgeting, project design, consultant team coordination, production supervision and contract document production.• Active participant in specification and quality assurance initiatives and presenting topics to firm.• Advance projects from initial test fit through construction phase services.• Develop collaborative team relationships and the growth of teammates through mentoring on the architectural process.

Education

• Kansas State University

  Bachelor of Architecture

Skills

• Submittals
• Residential Homes
• Sketchup
• Renovation
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (Leed)
• Site Planning
• Construction Drawings
• Contract Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Mixed-Use
• Leed Ap
• Aia
• Pre-Construction
• Bim
• Negotiation
• Leed
• Construction Management
• Sustainable Design
• Process Scheduler