St. Louis — KAI has appointed Paul Giacoletto as president of KAI Build. He will lead KAI Build’s strategic direction and operations, championing KAI’s mission to deliver excellence in every project while driving operational efficiency and expanding capabilities.
“Paul brings a high level of creativity and a strong growth mindset, along with deep experience in preconstruction and development, expertise that is invaluable to owners working to close deals and move projects forward,” says Michael B. Kennedy, CEO of KAI. “His leadership style is defined by integrity, inclusiveness and a relentless focus on both quality and safety. He has built strong teams, mentored rising leaders and fostered a culture of collaboration and innovation. His ability to motivate and empower those around him has been instrumental in consistently delivering outstanding results for clients and partners across a variety of complex projects.”
Giacoletto has more than 45 years of experience in construction, architecture and real estate development, encompassing a broad range of projects, including mixed-use developments, multifamily housing, industrial adaptive reuse, high-rise construction, hospitality venues and historic restoration.
He has skillfully led teams through all phases of development, including zoning, entitlements, predevelopment cost analysis, contract negotiations and project closeout. He demonstrates extensive expertise in the preconstruction phase across multiple construction types and is adept at generating conceptual pricing with minimal documentation, as well as preparing final bid presentations for clients. His portfolio includes projects utilizing state and federal historic tax credits, brownfield tax credits, HUD-financed programs and MBE participation.
Prior to joining KAI Build, Giacoletto served as president of Green Street Building Group, a local construction company specializing in large multifamily and hospitality projects. Additional roles include vice president and market leader at St. Louis-based PARIC Corporation and 18 years in various positions including senior vice president and partner at Clayco, also based in St. Louis.
Founded in 1980, KAI has grown into one of the largest minority-owned and -led firms in the AEC industry. KAI Enterprises is comprised of four distinct business unit: KAI Design, KAI Engineering, KAI Build and KAI 360 Construction Services. For more information, visit www.kai-db.com.
SOURCE: KAI