Scott Kragness

Senior Associate, 2011-present 
Wakota Commercial Advisors

• Senior Associate of Wakota Commercial Advisors, specializing in Landlord, Seller, Tenant and Buyer representation of retail commercial real estate.

Project Manager, 2008-2011 
HKL Cladding Systems, Vadnais Heights, MN

• Responsible for oversight of manufacturing and erection of exterior wall system for 56 story condominium, “One Museum Park West” located in Chicago IL.
• Negotiate contract change orders.
• Manage Project schedule.
• Track material and labor costs weekly.

Project Manager, 2004 - 2009 
Twin City Glass Contractors, St. Paul, MN

• Manage project budgets and installation schedules.
• Facilitate contract requirements and manage changes to the contract.
• Create subcontract agreements for lower tier contractors and manage their progress and payments throughout the project.
• Coordinate timely submittal and execution of all contractual requirements.
• Notable projects: MDA/MDH Laboratory, Medtronic CRCC, Midtown Exchange, Two Marketpointe, Chambers Hotel, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Guidant.

Senior Project Manager, 2001 - 2004 
Harmon Inc., Minneapolis, MN

• Achieved Six Sigma/Lean certification; Green Belt status.
• Teamed with Six Sigma counterparts from other businesses within Apogee Enterprises to develop and implement Six Sigma fabrication methodology within Harmon branch offices.
• Mentored assistant project managers on contract facilitation for commercial construction projects.
• Team member tasked with negotiating design build projects in the Minneapolis market.
• Notable Projects: Target Plaza South, Target North Campus, Mill City Museum, Franciscan Skemp Medical, Surmodics, The Guthrie Theater.

Senior Project Manager, 2000 - 2001 
Interclad, Plymouth, MN

• Managed project costs and schedules for commercial glazing and aluminum wall panel systems.
• Manage engineering resources and drawing submittals for commercial projects
• Notable Projects: HHH Terminal, US Federal Credit Union, MAC Green Concourse Expansion

Project Manager, 1992 - 2000 
Harmon Contract Glazing, Minneapolis, MN

• Prepare material orders and project schedules
• Procure parts and components required in commercial window assemblies.
• Track labor installation progress and compare with estimated labor budget.
• Maintain current project budgets and financial cost reporting.
• Notable Projects: Denver International Airport, Meridian Crossings, Children’s Mercy Hospital

Education: 
North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND; Bachelor of Science, Business Administration 

Memberships: 
Minnesota Real Estate License