Franken Construction

Brent is a third generation member of the Franken Construction family who began his construction career in 1995, following the footsteps of Grandfather Steven G. Franken. Brent has a collaborative approach to project management having served as an estimator, project engineer, and project manager on a variety of projects. After working for a reputable general contracting firm for 7 years upon graduating from college, Brent joined his family’s business in 2014 alongside his father James and his uncles Steven and Lawrence.

Particularly skilled in contract administration and procurement, estimating, quantity surveys, material takeoff, drawing reviews and project closeout, Brent is a strong team leader.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Finance and Construction Management

University of New Mexico, Albuquerque NM

TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS

NM AGC 16-hour Master Builders Bootcamp for Superintendents, Foremen and Project Mangers

AGC Project Management Training

First Aid/CPR Training

ASSOCIATIONS

Children’s Cancer Fund of NM – Board Memb

Having grown up in the family business, Jim oversees theday to day operation of all construction activities including: project management, estimating, quality control and contract compliance.

With over 47 years of construction experience, Jim is involved in all projects contracted by the Company in order to ensure quality service is delivered to our clients.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Industrial Technology

Eastern New Mexico University, Portales NM

ASSOCIATIONS

NMHU Advisory Board of Engineering Department

NMHU Foundation

PAST BOARDS

NM Department of Transportation, Commissioner

Larry is the family member in the field and began his field experience as a project superintendent in 1979. He has extensive construction knowledge having worked in commercial, restoration, renovation, medical and every type of education construction project over the past 35 years.

Particularly skilled in onsite job safety, working on tight site conditions and projects with shortened schedules, Larry is an asset to any construction team.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, School of Architecture & Engineering

Texas Tech, Lubbock TX

TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS

OSHA 30 Construction Industry Certification

Hazardous Substances-Recognition & Protection Training

Forklifts Training

Scaffold Training

First Aid/CPR

ASSOCIATIONS

NM AGC Apprenticeship Training Program

NM AGC Safety Committee

Volunteer Fire Fighter, Chief

PAST BOARDS

NM AGC Board of Directors, President

Byron provides his expertise in estimating, scheduling, contract administration, accounting, value analysis, safety and project oversight.  Accredited in the best practices of project management for all types of construction industries, Byron holds a Project Management Professional certification from the Project Management Institute.  He also has a green belt in Lean Six Sigma to help diagnose problems in work flow and create a quality final product.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Business Administration

Robert O. Anderson School of Business, UNM, Albuquerque NM

TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS

Project Management Professional, Project Management Institute Certification

Green Belt, Lean six Sigma & DFSS Certification

Phillip is an executive level team leader at Franken Construction.  He provides management guidance and oversight throughout a project to ensure that owner directives are met, the schedule is adhered to, budget is controlled and that quality is always maintained at the highest level.

Phillip utilizes his experience to add value to the project by finding opportunities for value engineering and solutions to any issues that may arise.

EDUCATION

Building Technology

Luna Community College, Las Vegas NM

TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS

OSHA 30 Certification

Building Trades Certification

Apprenticeship Training

Computer Technology Training

NM AGC Supervisory Training

NM AGC Competent Person Trenching & Excavating Training

ASSOCIATIONS

United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America Local #1353, Santa Fe NM

D’Auna grew up in a family-owned construction business in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in which they performed highway work in Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico. D’Auna has been actively involved with AGC, serving on the board of directors of Associated Contractors of New Mexico (ACONM) and as President in 2010, making history as the first woman to hold that office in the ACONM’s 67-year history. She continues to serve on several committees.  She continues to be involved in all aspects of project administration from the bidding process, construction and closeout procedures for private and public work projects.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Accountancy

New Mexico State University, Las Cruces NM

TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS

MSHA Part 46

ASSOCIATIONS

Associated Contractors of New Mexico

CURRENT BOARDS

Albuquerque International Airport Advisory Board

Herzog Contracting Corporation

PAST BOARDS

Associated Contractors of New Mexico

New Mexico Workers’ Compensation Board of Appeal

New Mexico State Fair Commissioner

American Diabetes Association, New Mexico

Sharon brings more than 25 years of industry office management experience to Franken Construction, making the front office run at its best and enjoyable for all,   She is primarily responsible for all employee matters as to payroll, health and life insurance and pension plans.  Sharon tracks compliance with certified payroll reports and handles all state and federal quarterly reports.  In addition to assisting Project Managers and field supervisors, she co-coordinates the budgeting of the Safety Program and safety training scheduling as well as new hire orientation, marketing and preparation of contracts and proposal documentation.

EDUCATION

Accounting & Business

Luna Community College, Las Vegas NM

Steven is a principal serving as Secretary Treasurer of Franken Construction and has been involved in the industry since he was a teenager.  A seasoned project management professional and estimator, Steven has takes the lead as the quality assurance/quality control manager for the company.

Steven provides his expertise in LEED, estimating, scheduling, contract administration, accounting, value analysis, safety and project oversight to ensure that all stakeholder’s issues are reviewed and resolved.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration

Rockhurst College, Kansas City MO