Kitchell Welcomes Rafael Martin as Executive Director of Program Controls and Analytics to Spearhead Innovations in Our Program and Controls Division

Kitchell proudly announces the appointment of Rafael Martin as the Executive Director of Technical Support Services. With over 25 years of transformative leadership in engineering and construction, Rafael joins us to spearhead innovation and excellence in our Program and Controls Division, furthering our commitment to delivering innovative solutions in the industry.

Rafael’s role will play a pivotal part in shaping and refining our Program and Controls division and fostering a culture of data-driven innovation. His extensive expertise in leveraging construction technology to enhance efficiency and accuracy across processes, products, and services will reinforce our data-driven operations, aligning with our strategic business goals.

Kitchell President, Don Haase stated, “Rafael Martin’s collaborative approach will streamline our project execution, ensuring consistency and alignment with our company’s strategic goals. His visionary guidance will ignite innovation across our organization, enhancing the value we provide to our internal teams and external clients, ensuring an exceptional experience. He’s adept at nurturing groundbreaking ideas and leading their evolution from inception to successful realization. His track record in improving internal operations, systems, and controls for multi-million to multi-billion-dollar projects throughout the design-build process is exemplary.”

Career Highlights:

  • Developed comprehensive Project control standards, guidelines, departments, and tools, significantly enhancing organizational capabilities and proficiency in project management, specifically in project controls and risk management
  • Established formalized and scalable processes that precisely delineated project objectives related to cost, schedule, and scope, strategically managing project risks across pivotal project phases.
  • Achieved successful project outcomes by harnessing team strengths, empowering employees, and fostering an environment of accountability, driving excellence and cohesion within the organization.
  • Consistently championed innovation and provided thought leadership in project controls and management. It’s a source of immense satisfaction to leverage my team’s potential each day towards achieving greater heights.

Join us in welcoming Rafael Martin to Kitchell as we embark on this exciting journey of innovation and growth, reinforcing our dedication to pushing boundaries and delivering excellence in Construction Management Services.

Leadership in Action Award Winners!

We take immense pride in acknowledging this year’s recipients of the Leadership in Action Award: Ali Horton, Brian Jemo, and Chris Kartchner! These exemplary employee-owners embody Kitchell’s core values, consistently demonstrating honesty, integrity, collaboration, and passion in their daily endeavors. Their commitment to personal and professional growth, along with fostering a culture of transparency, has cultivated an atmosphere of trust within their teams, profoundly reflected in the exceptional quality of their work and services. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to each of them for their invaluable contributions – their dedication truly makes a significant difference. Check out the videos honoring Ali, Brian, and Chris below. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!