Kevin Kautzky

Experience

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  Kautzky Landscaping

  Sept 2003 - Mar 2010

  Owner

  As founder, owner, and operator of two businesses (kautky landscaping - landscape maintenance and construction arm, RED MTN - retail and sales arm), he was responsible for every aspect of the development, implementation, and execution of the day-to-day operations and business planning of both kautzky landscaping and RED MTN. He developed and managed both retail staff and field crews in the landscape maintenance and irrigation arenas, handling multiple tasks ranging from scheduling, logistics, inventory management, and facility maintenance; to accounting, marketing, and human resources. In early 2010, he sold both businesses and transitioned previous experiences and professinal networks into a position in the area of commercial construction project management, supporting contract deliverables, equipment procurement, and project logistics for a local HVAC construction company on projects throughout the Northwest and Alaska. Show less

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  Total Energy Management

  Dec 2009 - May 2010

  Commercial Construction Project Coordinator

  • Responsible for managing and tracking submittal data requirements for a broad portfolio of commercial construction projects. Jobs range from $50K to $2M, for clients in both government and private sector.• Support bid and procurement of large-scale HVAC equipment, track through the manufacturing process, and coordinate crew and crane logistics for project site delivery.• Travel to jobsites for client construction and status meetings, and to confirm and facilitate receipt of high-value HVAC assets.• Develop equipment matrices to track project status and cost, assisting in progress billing process to ensure project profitability and inventory accuracy.• Assist company-wide “green” initiatives to aid in corporate responsibility goals and potential LEED certifications and requirements.• Direct report to Vice President of Commercial Construction. Show less

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  Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

  May 2010 - now

  Advises the Risk and Environmental Analysis group on strategy and execution for our environmental assessment and risk capabilities with key sponsors and collaborators. Helps identify and act on opportunities in the areas of environmental justice, consent-based siting, and other related areas. Recognized as a trusted adviser amongst executive leaders, colleagues, and sponsors. Experienced facilitator and coalition builder, adept at stakeholder engagement and consensus building. Strives each day to be an ally and vocal champion for others. Joined PNNL in 2001 and has served in a variety of roles including technical editor, program manager, EMSL Communications Manager, DOE Building Energy Codes Program Communications Manager, EED Communications Group Manager, Internal Communications Group Manager, Communications M&O Program Manager, Senior Communications Advisor – HR, and Senior Communications Advisor – BSD. Invited author and speaker and has served as Treasurer for the PRSA North Pacific District Board. Bachelors of Science degree in English from Washington State University. Completing the PMP certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) September 2023. Show less Returned to PNNL in May of 2010 as Team Manger - EED Communications, and was promoted to Group Manager - EED Communications for PNNL's Energy and Environment Directorate in January 2012. As Group Manager, worked closely with the EED Associate Laboratory Director and the broader management team to bring strategic focus to setting and achieving the directorate’s internal and external communications objectives. Additionally, managed a team of 15 staff who served the directorate’s diverse program- project- and marketing-related communications needs. Led the communications and outreach function for the DOE Building Energy Codes Program. Prior to roles in EED, worked as the communications manager at the Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, and as Program Manager for establishing and running PNNL’s Science and Engineering External Recognition (SEER) Program which is the modern day RISE program at PNNL. Additional career experience also includes business and team management experience as owner of an irrigation and landscape construction and maintenance company. Show less

  • Senior Research Analyst and Project Manager

    May 2021 - now

  • Senior Communications Manager

    Jul 2019 - May 2021

  • Mission Support Communications Group Manager

    Oct 2017 - Jul 2019

  • Group Manager - EED Communications

    May 2010 - Oct 2017