Building the Future
QRSE, LLC provides engineering, design, and construction management services with a focus on high-quality delivery for public and private infrastructure projects. With expertise spanning civil engineering, transportation design, and construction oversight, the practice supports government entities and federally funded programs. Additionally, its leadership team delivers training on teambuilding, leadership development, and organizational culture change. QRSE, LLC emphasizes sustainable solutions to support communities, families, and future generations in Hawaii and beyond.
Kai Nani KrautPrincipal Engineer, Founder and President
Kathleen McNultyPrincipal in Charge
Joel ThomasConstruction Manager II
Lincoln TejadaConstruction Engineer I
Marshall GrayConstruction Engineer I
Chord MedeirosField Engineer II
Matt FullerDivision Lead - Environmental
Benjamin GardeConstruction Manager II
Robert DrescherConstruction Manager II
James AndersonConstruction Manager I
Leon Kraut IIIProject Manager II
Allyn TabataProject Manager II
Arlene KocherProject Engineer II
Danilo CabalangConstruction Engineer I
Chan AhnConstruction Engineer I
Kenneth SantanaConstruction Engineer I
Andy BrinkerhoffProject Engineer I
Rolando BelongField Engineer III
Joshua AbutinField Engineer II
Dominick LasqueroField Engineer II
Cameron MichelField Engineer II
Alan ElgerField Engineer II
Rodney JanickiElectrical Special Inspector
Todd TavaresElectrical Special Inspector
Ephraim C. OguField Engineer I
JD StevensonEngineer III
Dereck TogiaiInspector III
Brandi LasconiaInspector II
Heaven RuizInspector I
Mady WhiteInspector I
Israil DalereInspector I
Austin CaulkinsInspector I
Mapu KahanaInspector I
Ian ChinEngineering Technician
David StricklandEngineering Technician
Cole DraperEngineering Technician
Walter MichelFinance Lead
Malia SlevinAdministrative Assistant
Fionx ChinAdministrative Assistant
Quality-focused construction planning, coordination, contract administration, and project scheduling for public infrastructure initiatives.
Comprehensive civil and site engineering, highway design, hydraulics, erosion control, and environmental coordination.
Professional personal and leadership development training series utilizing the Everything DiSC framework to build cohesive teams.
Highways & Roads · Aviation · Wastewater · Transportation · Infrastructure
Hilo, HI · Highways & Roads · 2020 · Client: Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Highways Division
Prepared Damage Description Inspection Reports and provided onsite construction management for structural repairs, slope stabilization, French drain installation, and pier repairs following Hurricane Lane flooding.
Oahu, HI · Highways & Roads · Client: Bowers & Kubota / Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT)
Provided support for the implementation of the HDOT e-Construction platform, asphalt paving technical expertise, constructability reviews, and change order independent cost estimation.
Kapolei, HI · Highways & Roads · 2020 · Client: Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT)
Construction management support for a major federally funded highway expansion project constructing new ramps, a Wakea Street overpass, concrete paving, and precast post-tensioned bridge components.
Honolulu, HI · Highways & Roads · Client: Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT)
Managed multiple Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) prime contractors performing night-time paving, safety upgrades, and signage rehabilitation across three miles of the H-1 freeway.