CMiC Team Member Spotlight: Seth Knight

nkreeger • October 17, 2024

As we put together our CMiC Core Team, we recognized the importance of selecting members with a wide range of skills and experiences, knowing that CMiC will impact team members in every department and business unit across the company. Seth Knight, Director of Project Controls, is a key member of the team, responsible for helping guide our operational groups through the implementation process and leading decision-making on new processes, standards, and workflows.

 

Seth graduated with his Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering in 2010 and began his construction career full-time at the Illinois Department of Transportation as an Engineer Tech. He then transitioned to White Construction where he served as a Project Engineer, assisting in project management for the construction of wind farms, providing support to superintendents and subcontractors with scheduling & production. He also helped with maintaining cost control, document control, change orders, earned value, production, forecast, and billings for assigned projects. In 2015, Seth joined the Keeley family as a Project Manager, working on projects across Missouri and Illinois. He was quickly promoted to Project Controls Manager where he developed a project controls program for the Civil Group. He revamped & managed the job cost review to bring enhanced information to leadership, instituted the MFR process to create visibility into the risk in major projects, and developed & managed a procurement process to reduce risk in subcontracted work and purchasing. He also implemented a new cost code format for better cost control & production tracking, and managed the forecast, business unit scorecard, and opportunities to drive accountability. After serving in this role for four years, Seth was promoted to his current position as Director of Project Controls. Seth and the Project Controls team within each business unit are focused on standardizing processes across the company, maintaining accountability in operational financial reporting & forecasting, leading analytics around KPI development & reporting, driving risk awareness in operations, and providing expertise in applying our business processes to software tool selection and implementation.

 

In his role on the CMiC Core Team, Seth serves as a trusted liaison between the Core Team and Operations. His experience from both the operational and financial sides of the business will allow him to ensure all processes are fully implemented, standardized, and streamlined as they are built out within CMiC.

 

“CMiC will provide a whole new level of visibility and standardization in our organization.  With everyone providing the same information in the same place, we will be able to provide metrics at every level of the organization to make business decisions at a faster pace than we can today.  The increased efficiency will show in our bottom line as we become more proactive and accountable around the risk in our business.”

 

Seth’s construction operations experience and project controls expertise will pave the way for a successful implementation and rollout of CMiC that all Keeley’ns can be proud of. If you have any questions or want to learn more about the process and what it means for you and your team, you can reach out to Seth directly at sknight@keeleyconstruction.com

Keeley Construction Scrap Material Policy

January 27, 2026
1.0 – Definition 2.0 – Policy 2.1 – Time & Material Projects 2.2 – Lump Sum Projects 3.0 – Mailing Instructions and Address Information 1.0 – Definitions Any surplus construction materials or structural components that are deemed to be scrap, that can be collected and taken to a recycling facility for compensation. Any used and or removed construction materials or structural components that are taken out during demolition that can be collected and taken to a recycling facility for compensation. 2.0 – Policy It is the general policy of Keeley to act with honesty and integrity when accounting for surplus and scrap materials. At no time shall materials be willfully and purposely recycled. Scrap materials are the property of the client or the company and should be treated as such. 2.1 – Time & Material Projects On a Time & Material (T&M) project the client owns all scrap materials when the materials have been originally purchased by them. In this case it is the client’s sole responsibility to collect (or provide a collection receptacle), transport, and collect any applicable compensation. Should the Client turn the scrap materials over to Keeley a written notice of this action is required before taking ownership of the materials. In this case, please refer to section 2.2. 2.2 – Lump Sum Projects On a lump sum project where the original construction materials are purchased by the company, Keeley owns all of the scrap materials that may arise. In this case care shall be taken to collect all scrap materials throughout the construction process. The items shall then be transported to a recycling facility that will pay out the compensation in form of a check. This check shall be made payable to Keeley Construction. This check shall then be promptly mailed to the Ewing Keeley office. 3.0 – Mailing Instructions Please send the scrap compensation checks in the US Mail or via UPS to the following address. After mailing the check please follow up with an email to jridler@keeleyconstruction.com with any tracking information and to let him know to be on the lookout. Keeley Construction Attn: Josh Ridler 500 S Ewing Ave Unit G St. Louis, MO 63103

5 Green Habits to Start This Year (That Are Actually Doable)

January 27, 2026
Let’s be honest, going “fully green” overnight isn’t realistic for most of us. That’s okay. Sustainability isn’t about perfection. Small, consistent changes can make a real impact, especially when they are habits you’ll stick with. Here are a few simple ways to be more eco-friendly without overhauling your life. 1. Cut back on single use items This one is low effort, but high impact. Keep reusable water bottles, coffee mug, or a set of utensils on hand. Fewer disposables equal less waste in landfills. 2. Be intentional with energy use Turning off the lights when you leave a room, or unplugging chargers when your not using them seems like minor usage, but these add up. Open the blinds instead of flipping the switch, your plants will thank you. 3. Choose digital when you can Opt for digital documents, invoices, and notes instead of printed ones. When printing is necessary, use double-sided printing. It’s a simple way to reduce paper waste, especially in an office environment. 4. Support sustainable choices (when possible) You don’t have to buy all “green” everything. Just be more mindful. Choose durable products over disposable ones, and support companies that prioritize sustainability when it makes sense for you. 5. Talk about it One of the most overlooked green habits is conversation. Sharing tips, tricks, and wins with others helps normalize eco-conscious choices and encourages others to try them. Sustainability is about progress, not perfection. Start with one or two habits that feel manageable and build from there. Remember, real change takes time.

GCPay Rollout

September 24, 2025
For those of you who haven’t heard yet, we are rolling out a new platform, GCPay, to help us manage lien waivers and subcontractor pay applications. GCPay will integrate seamlessly with CMiC to streamline workflows for our Finance & Accounting team, as well as improve processes for project teams as it relates to subcontractor bills & communication. Take a look at the information below so you are fully informed about how the GCPay rollout will impact you!