Perspectivas
J.S. Held adquiere GLI Advisors para fortalecer sus servicios de apoyo a proyectos de construcción en el oeste de EE. UU. y Hawái
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Kate Kline has been with J.S. Held since 2019 and is based in Toronto, Canada. “I like setting goals for myself, whether they're short-term or long-term goals. Siento mucha satisfacción cuando creo un plan y veo que da frutos", dice Kate.
When a surety receives a notice of claim, it doesn't always have the construction experts on staff to answer the complex technical questions. Kate trabaja junto a las fianzas en todas las etapas de un contrato vinculante para minimizar su exposición.
Her role as Senior Project Manager in J.S. Held’s Surety practice involves determining contract defaults, retendering for completion contractors, conducting cost-to-complete analyses, interpreting contracts, and reviewing documents, as well as overseeing project management and monitoring.
"Kate siempre mantiene la calma, es objetiva y la voz de la razón. Analiza todos los detalles de cada problema, buscando alternativas para formular, presentar y ejecutar sus conclusiones".
Ron Hicks
Encouraged by the other mechanical engineers in her family and by her aptitude for math and science, Kate pursued and earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering & Management from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology.
Kate has worked in the construction industry for over 15 years, starting as a third-party mechanical commissioning agent, then working for a general contractor for large commercial projects, where she was the project manager for the mechanical and electrical subcontractors. También trabajó como gerente de proyectos durante cinco meses para una compañía de administración de instalaciones.
Estos puestos ayudaron a Kate a desarrollar relaciones sólidas con varios accionistas de proyectos, además de comprender mejor sus perspectivas únicas. "Aprendí cómo ser muy organizada y poder rastrear mucha información, así como revisar e interpretar los documentos contractuales", dice.
Kate met Ron Hicks while working as a Commissioning Agent over 15 years ago. They worked together for three years when Ron offered her a role working for a General Contractor. En ese momento, tenía la intención de seguir trabajando en su área profesional ya que la encontraba interesante y desafiante. Years later, however, when Ron mentioned an opportunity at J.S. Held, promising that every file involved a different type of project — each presenting its own unique challenges — Kate was intrigued.
"En ese mismo momento", dice Ron, " me di cuenta que Kate tenía lo que denominamos un ' No sé qué' o una cualidad que no se puede explicar en cómo se maneja y cómo afronta los desafíos que presenta la industria de la construcción".
The Surety practice generally focuses on Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional (ICI) construction projects, acting as a "bridge" in instances where parts of a project fall through. Si un contratista entra en cesación de pagos o se declara en bancarrota, o si se cancela un contrato, la fianza puede activarse y, por ejemplo, ayudar a encontrar un contratista de terminación.
A signature project for Kate involved a wastewater treatment plant in Ontario. El proyecto incluyó una construcción nueva, así como actualizaciones al sistema y a los equipos de tres edificios existentes. When J.S. Held was brought on, the mechanical subcontract, originally worth approximately $40 million, was terminated, leaving $1.5 million in scope of work to be completed. For over a year, Kate monitored the progress of the completion work on a weekly basis using J.S. Held's 360° photo technology and provided the client with progress updates. In addition, she reviewed all completion costs being claimed on the performance bond. This was challenging because most of the completion work is being done on a time-and-material basis rather than a lump sum, which involved tracking and reviewing large amounts of data on behalf of the client.
Otro proyecto destacado para Kate incluyó un centro comunitario grande en el área de Toronto. El contratista mecánico se declaró en bancarrota y, por lo tanto, no pudo completar su subcontrato. The surety had given a performance bond and was obligated to see that its scope of work was completed at the surety's financial risk. On behalf of the surety, Kate and the J.S. Held team successfully negotiated with the completion subcontractor, reducing the client's exposure by a significant amount.
Kate realized early on in her career that if you don't enjoy working with your colleagues, you won't enjoy your job—no matter what it is. Most importantly, she enjoys the team she works with on a daily basis, as well as the other J.S. Held employees she has met and worked with along the way.
A Kate le gusta pasar su tiempo libre en la cocina. Her go-to hobby is cooking and experimenting with new recipes, which are enjoyed by her partner, Brandon, and two young children, Kenzie and Aiden. Outside of the kitchen, Kate enjoys reading and cherishes quality time with family and friends.
"Me encuentro diciéndome a mí misma y a los demás que 'podría ser peor todo el tiempo. Me ayuda a poner las cosas en perspectiva si en algún momento me empiezo a sentir frustrada o estresada por algo. Pienso en las cosas buenas de mi vida y lo afortunada que soy, lo que siempre me permite afrontar de mejora manera los desafíos de la vida".
Kate Kline
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What truly differentiates J.S. Held is our people — world-class talent driven by a common set of core values. ...
What truly differentiates J.S. Held is our people — world-class talent driven by a common set of core values. ...
What truly differentiates J.S. Held is our people — world-class talent driven by a common set of core values. ...