Timothy Kraus
Chesapeake
Summary
Experienced operations leader with strengths in project management, construction estimating, and scope control. Proven background in budgeting, scheduling, material takeoff, and jobsite safety across lawn services and residential remodeling.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
Lawn Escapes & Home Services, LLC
Chesapeake
05.2008 - Current
- Oversaw financial management processes, including budgeting and forecasting, to support strategic decision-making.
- Managed budgets and financial planning, ensuring alignment with company service objectives.
- Directed Lawn Escapes & Home Services operations, staff, and service delivery.
- Established policies, procedures, and protocols to improve operational efficiency.
- Recruited, trained, and coached field crews and office staff.
- Cultivated customer relationships to enhance satisfaction and service delivery.
- Reviewed and approved project bids to ensure compliance with specifications., estimates, and project scopes for lawn and home work.
- Oversaw landscaping and home service schedules across client properties.
- Monitored equipment, supplies, and vendor coordination for daily operations.
- Ensured safety, quality, and compliance across Lawn Escapes & Home Services.
- Negotiated and approved contracts between company and distributors, suppliers and other external entities.
- Framed walls, floors, and ceilings for residential remodeling projects.
- Installed cabinetry, trim, doors, and finish hardware for client homes.
- Repaired drywall, plaster, and surface damage before painting.
- Demolished damaged structures while protecting surrounding work areas.
- Coordinated subcontractors and homeowners during active remodel work.
- Followed building codes, safety practices, and jobsite cleanup standards.
- Selected materials for residential projects based on design and durability standards., tool use, and task planning on residential projects.
- Installed drywall, framing, insulation, cabinetry, countertops and trim.
- Painted interior walls using quality paints from reputable manufacturers.
- Performed demolition of existing walls, floors, and ceilings to prepare for new construction.
- Laid tile flooring or backsplashes in kitchens and bathrooms following manufacturer instructions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tabb High School
Tabb, VA06-1990
Skills
- Project management
- Budget forecasting
- Construction estimating
- Scope management
- Project scheduling
- Material takeoff analysis
- Jobsite safety
- Framing systems
- Drywall installation
- Finish carpentry
- Tile installation
Certification
- CPR CERT
- Forklift cert
- OSHA 30
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer
Lawn Escapes & Home Services, LLC
05.2008 - Current
High School Diploma -
Tabb High School