KAI 360 Construction Services (KAI 360 CS) is proud to announce the hiring of Chris Horvath as senior project manager.
KAI 360 Construction Services is the construction management arm of KAI Enterprises, dedicated to providing full-circle project planning and delivery expertise to meet clients’ schedules, budgets, operational requirements and quality standards.
Horvath has nearly 20 years of experience managing complex water, wastewater, sewer and stormwater improvement projects for municipalities and utility providers across the United States.
Prior to joining KAI, Horvath served as director of capital planning for Inframark, a provider of water infrastructure operations and infrastructure management services. His responsibilities included capital improvement planning for cities where the company operated water and wastewater facilities, as well as collection and distribution systems.
Previously, as a project manager for Alberici in St. Louis, Horvath managed the electrical team for a project valued at approximately $2 billion that involved the replacement of two existing locks with a larger lock at the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, MI.
Horvath also served as assistant director/senior project manager for Public Water Supply District No. 2 in O’Fallon, MO. During his tenure, he completed numerous projects, developed and maintained capital improvement plans, and played an integral role in improvements to the district’s infrastructure. His responsibilities also included managing the district’s wastewater capital improvement projects, overseeing project budgets and rate studies, updating policies and overseeing the district’s emergency response plans.
“Chris brings a tremendous depth of experience in infrastructure and utility-focused project management that will strengthen our ability to serve clients across the country,” said Project Executive Bruce L. Wood, PE. “His background managing large-scale, technically complex projects, combined with his expertise in water and wastewater systems, capital planning and operational leadership, makes him a strong addition to our growing team.”
Horvath earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology. He is also a member of the Engineer’s Club of St. Louis and formerly served as a Scoutmaster in the Boy Scouts of America. In addition, he has presented multiple papers at Water Environment Federation conferences in Missouri, Kentucky and Tennessee.