Industry veteran brings 30 years of preconstruction and estimating management to Vice President role
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (July 7, 2022) – Kaufman Lynn Construction, one of the largest builders in the southeastern United States, has named seasoned preconstruction and estimating management professional, Christopher Christy to its leadership team as Vice President of Preconstruction. Chris is responsible for overseeing the estimating staff, as well as leading estimating efforts on all Florida and North Carolina projects along with estimating department employee training and budget controls.
With 30 years of experience in the building industry, Christy has worked with multiple development firms across an array of markets and sectors. An expert in rough order of magnitude estimating, guaranteed maximum pricing and construction management, Christy has worked on all facets of the preconstruction process. He collaborates with design professionals, specialty engineers, subcontractors, and developers to provide a complete and comprehensive product. His experience in budget planning, design review, risk management, and contract negotiations provide him with a broad range of knowledge for this new role.
“Chris is joining our firm at an exciting time as we continue to grow at a robust rate with new and exciting projects throughout the region,” said Michael Kaufman, founder and CEO of Kaufman Lynn Construction. “His extensive experience paired with the strong relationships he’s built throughout the South Florida community will truly complement our team.”
In his most recent role as Vice President of Preconstruction at Coastal Construction Company, Christy spearheaded projects in the residential, hospitality, entertainment, and Class A office building sectors. Notable projects he contracted during his tenure include the Porsche Design Tower and Oceana Bal Harbor, totaling over 10 million Gross Square Feet and $4 billion.
“I’m excited to join the Kaufman Lynn Construction team,” said Christy. “I look forward to collaborating with their talented group of building professionals and being a part of one of the best construction firms in Florida.”
Christy received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Oklahoma in Construction Science. He is heavily involved in the Broward County community where he has resided with his family for the past 30 years.
About Kaufman Lynn Construction
Founded in 1989, South Florida-based Kaufman Lynn Construction is a full-service construction manager and general contractor providing services for a wide variety of public and private clients throughout Florida and North Carolina. Market sectors include multi-family, senior living, country clubs, educational, municipal, healthcare, faith-based, retail, and commercial. Kaufman Lynn Construction is currently ranked among the Top 400 General Contractors in the nation by Engineering News Record and was named 2020 Contractor of the Year by ENR Southeast. Kaufman Lynn Construction’s mission is to consistently deliver superior buildings and construction projects by relentlessly advancing the client’s vision, beyond expectations. For more information, please visit www.kaufmanlynn.com