Meet the Founder
Core Expertise
James’ leadership and management philosophy is built on these key pillars:
Innovative Problem Solving: Specializing in out-of-the-box thinking to overcome complex challenges, utilizing unique strategies that save clients time, money, and headaches.
Full Lifecycle Management of Heavy Civil Projects: Directing all phases of complex, multi-million dollar heavy civil construction ($20M+)—from initial estimating and pre-construction planning to successful, safe, and profitable project closeout.
Team Leadership & Mentorship: A proven ability to develop frontline and middle management, building high-performing teams that are loyal, safe, and efficient.
Financial Acumen & Cost Control: Directly overseeing project financial health, forecasting, and implementing cost-control strategies that have consistently delivered projects 11% or more under budget.
Estimating & Pre-Construction: Deep expertise in value engineering, constructability reviews, scheduling, and subcontractor management to set projects up for success.
Operational & Process Improvement: Skilled in implementing new software (HCSS Heavy Job, Heavy Bid, Viewpoint) and internal procedures to increase efficiency and profitability.
Unwavering Commitment to Safety: A proven track record of fostering a "safety-first" culture, directly contributing to a 2-million man-hour record without an OSHA recordable injury.
Career Highlights & Key Projects
Strategic Advisor (Rikoshea Contracting): As Construction Manager, currently guides frontline and middle management, oversees the financial health of all projects, and serves as a strategic advisor to ownership on software implementation and process improvement.
Leader in Public & Private Works (Sunland Asphalt): Led and mentored large teams on major ADOT, Pinal County, and municipal projects. Oversaw all scopes, including grading, wet/dry utilities, structural concrete, and paving.
Senior Project Manager of Large-Scale Projects (Wood/Kelchner, Inc.): Concurrently led a 24-month, $29 million design-build manufacturing facility project and a $13 million residential development. Also managed a $22 million midstream oil project, leading a team of over 50 field employees.
Expert in Profitability & Efficiency (Rummel Construction): Delivered a $9 million public works project 3 weeks ahead of schedule and 3% under budget. Achieved 11% under-budget results on other projects by mastering HCSS and Viewpoint for cost forecasting.
James Krull is a seasoned construction leader with 19 years of experience built on discipline, hands-on field expertise, and a strong commitment to delivering results. His foundation in leadership began with his service in the U.S. Army as an Airborne Infantryman and Fire-Team Leader, where he developed core strengths in teamwork, time management, safety, and rapid problem-solving—traits that continue to define his management approach today.
James began his construction career as a laborer and rapidly advanced through roles including Superintendent, Project Engineer, Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, and Construction Manager. This “boots-on-the-ground” experience provides him with a deep and practical understanding of constructability, safety, and field operations. He doesn’t just oversee projects—he understands precisely how they are built from the ground up.
Over the course of his career, James has grown into a trusted senior-level leader, successfully delivering a wide range of heavy civil, public works, design-build, and midstream oil projects. Known for his strategic thinking and innovative problem solving, he brings solutions that save clients time, reduce costs, and simplify challenges, while maintaining the financial integrity of multi-million-dollar programs.