Leslie Charles (Chuck) Knight
Vice President

Chuck Knight has 30 years of experience in construction, project management and development. His depth of industry know-how makes him a valuable leader. He has encountered many construction-related issues over the course of his career and resolved them with success. From estimating to scheduling and management to budgeting, Mr. Knight has the knowledge base and problem-solving tools to resolve nearly every construction management issue that may arise. In his role as Vice President, Mr. Knight is a competent manager who leads his team with a “can-do” attitude, offering assistance, advice and suggestions from project start to finish.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

	Corporate officer engaged in managing, estimating, and scheduling large residential, commercial, and industrial projects
	Creates budgets and conducts forward planning for future projects
	Develops new clients
	Supervises and mentors others on the team
	Manages the majority of the daily field operations in San Diego County

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Estimating and Project Management Experience

J.T. Kruer & Company
Vice President responsible for managing, estimating and scheduling residential, commercial and industrial construction management for many of the firm’s clients. Pro-active procurement specialist accountable for budgeting and forward planning of future projects. Mentors and supervises much of the J.T. Kruer & Company team. Recent successful project accomplishments include Escala-Mission City, four large residential subdivisions in the Santa Fe Valley area and the San Diego Spectrum project in Kearny Mesa, winner of the American Society of Civil Engineer’s 2002 “Outstanding Project Award”.

Granite Construction Company
As Senior Estimator/Project Manager, estimated and managed large heavy highway and civil engineering projects. Working knowledge of CalTrans/White Book specifications in both Imperial and Metric systems. Principal estimator for the Rancho Cielo Estates earthwork, water storage, pumping facilities and surface improvements project (a $70 million contract). Project Manager for the proposed Shadowrock golf course in Palm Springs in addition to several local projects in San Diego.

RLF Inc./RLF Concrete Inc.
Senior Estimator and Project Manager for RLF, and General Manager for RLF Concrete. Chief estimator, managed bid review process, oversaw field operations and supervised all personnel. Lead responsibility for estimating and constructing residential asphalt paving and site work. Coordinated with other subcontractors in the construction of large residential and commercial projects with aggressive completion schedules. Clients included Eastlake Development-Hills and Shores, McKellar Development-Renaissance and R.B. McComic-Bridelwood.

Construction Experience

Griffith Company
Laborer in the field. Quickly promoted to foreman and then to superintendent. Directed the following projects:

	Lindbergh Field/San Diego Port Authority: Tarmac and terminal concrete paving
	10th Avenue Marine Terminal/San Diego Port Authority: PCC paving, related earthwork, storm drain, railroad relocation and asphalt paving
	Plaza Camino Real Expansion/May Company: Construction of site work infrastructure and coordination with the general building contractor and other subcontractors
	Campus Point Drive/City of San Diego: Construction of a major business park including the installation of sewer, water, storm drain and surface improvements. Coordinated the installation of underground electrical, guard-rail and traffic signalization
	Road Reconstruction/Scripps Memorial Hospital: Reconstruction of the entire roadway system with an emphasis on public safety

CHRONOLOGY OF EXPERIENCE