Management

Brian’s interactive management style and communication skills have been the foundation of his success. He has a particular knack for adding great talent to our team and offering continued development through training programs. Having many years of his own project management and field experience, Brian has earned deep respect for his foresight and problem-solving ability among both employees and peers.

Brian understands the many complexities in executing technically and logistically challenging projects. While surrounding himself with outstanding Group Leaders and Project Directors, he ultimately holds total project responsibility. Therefore, he makes sure that the project teams have all the resources necessary to complete projects safely, on time, and within budget.

Throughout the years, Brian has been an exemplary role model of HSC’s culture. He has an unending drive for excellence and an unwavering care for our clients, partners, and employees.

Mr. Kairis ensures that the department provides strategic insight during the preconstruction phase and executive oversight during construction by monitoring project cost, schedule, quality, and safety. Ryan’s build experience offers a distinct advantage through developing risk mitigation plans, constructability solutions, and project execution strategies. He deploys Lean construction techniques by guiding his project managers in how and when to implement those methods. He also oversees teams that specialize in VDC/BIM, MEP, and Field Operations. 

Ryan joined HSC in 2008 as the Pharmaceutical and Biotech Group Manager, expanding HSC’s presence in this sector, along with efforts in the academic and healthcare segments. His project experience ranges from renovations to brownfield and greenfield sites to medical device manufacturing facilities; biological pilot plants; infrastructure upgrades; corporate fit-outs; and healthcare, academic, cultural, and historical facility renovations. Several of Ryan’s projects have received awards, such as the ISPE Facility of the Year, ENR Regional Best Project, and GBCA Construction Excellence Award. 

Mr. Kairis earned a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Drexel University with a minor in Management.
He is a LEED® Green Associate and a member of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC), the International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineers (ISPE), and PA Life Sciences.

Kim successfully and perpetually develops all Financial and Strategic Planning initiatives at HSC. She has experience with supervising progress reports, gross profits, strength in our G&A, cash flow analysis, preparing budgets, reconciliation of accounts, tax reporting, monitoring expenditures, procuring additional insurance policies and bonds for projects, fixed asset schedules, analyzing and reporting on financial data, and overseeing all banking operations at HSC. 

Kim’s risk management experience consists of contractual negotiations with owners, clients, and subcontractors, guiding the captive insurance program, supporting the subcontractor default insurance program, managing pre-qualification of our subcontractors, and directing all legal and claims management. 

Kim closely collaborates with our safety team on various projects to develop risk profiles, which ensures an OSHA-compliant worksite. She identifies specific training needs, validates compliance with owners’ contractual requirements, and fully integrates with clients’ health and safety programs. She manages and guides our safety team, helping to train and mentor its future leaders. 

Kim’s education and affiliation include a B.S. Degree in Accounting and serving as the former President of Mid-Atlantic Construction Safety Council, along with being its current treasurer. She is a member of the CFMA, and an accredited Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS), maintaining this designation through required annual courses. Additionally, she has a Contract Management certificate from Villanova University, OHSA 30 training, and First Aid CPR/AED.

Brian knows the pulse of the marketplace and is adaptable to its changes. This trait helps him prepare life cycle cost studies, value engineering studies, and document reviews for constructability giving the client the best path to fulfill their vision. Brian knows that the success of a project is built on a clear understanding of the client’s needs in terms of budget and schedule. He works closely with the client to learn their unique set of goals and uncovers what they deem as a successful project. Brian has a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management from Spring Garden College.

Jim firmly believes that a client’s success must come first, and only then will HSC’s success follow. This collaboration has proven to be the cornerstone to HSC’s repeat business.

Keeping HSC innovative is reflected in Jim’s staff. They are subject matter experts who have the necessary balance of technical expertise and emotional intelligence. He is committed to continued staff development through company-wide training programs and targeted skills training.

Jim has been employed at HSC Builders since 1998 with over 30 years’ experience in healthcare, higher education, and life sciences construction management. Jim holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Lafayette College.