Christopher Prahl

Construction & Operations Leader | Building Teams, Projects & Communities That Thrive | DBIA® Certified Professional, LEED AP

Beaverton, Oregon, United States

About

With over a decade of experience in construction leadership and project management, I have led business development across multiple states and managed large-scale divisions, focusing on empowering teams, fostering collaboration with trade and design partners, and delivering exceptional experiences for clients and communities. Leveraging my DBIA certification and LEED AP credentials, I champion an integrated and inclusive approach and am passionate about sustainable building practices across diverse projects. I am deeply committed to community engagement, supporting initiatives that strengthen neighborhoods, enhance public spaces, and create lasting positive impact. My approach prioritizes the experience—emphasizing operational excellence through a director and global level mindset, teamwork, and responsibility—ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and consistently exceed expectations, while leaving a meaningful impact on the people and communities they serve. I focus on industry tools and systems which enable transparent, predictable, and informed decision making in every phase and every step of business, design, and construction processes. Outside of work, I love my family, nature, and travel. I enjoy the Pacific Northwest for its beauty, diversity, and people, and I thrive on blending a worldly perspective with an active, positive local community.

Experience

  • Building Industry Guide at Gamut Project Solutions
    Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

    • Guide and support clients through their journey in the building industry. • Foster an atmosphere of trust, mutual respect, and quality communication among teams. • Collaborate with a curated team of Building Industry Guides to enhance project outcomes and client satisfaction. • Support learning through knowledge and experience with industry-standard tools such as MS Project, BIM, and cost management platforms, applied to enable transparency, predictability, and informed decision-making.

  • Beaverton Education Foundation (Beaverton, Oregon, United States)
    • Board Chair
      Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

      Honored to be selected to Chair the board for this exceptional organization along side the wonderful group of Board Members to benefit the students of BSD.

    • Member Board of Directors
      Oct 2024 - Jun 2025 · 9 mos

      Board member at the Beaverton Education Foundation, a non-profit supporting students in the Beaverton School District.

  • Board Member at Beaverton Police Foundation
    Aug 2025 - Present · 11 mos

    Help lead a volunteer-run nonprofit dedicated to strengthening community partnerships and enhancing public safety. Support initiatives that fund officer wellness, training, recruitment, and essential equipment while advancing community education programs and fostering meaningful police–community engagement.

  • Vice President Business Development & Marketing | Division Manager at Kirby Nagelhout Construction Company
    Aug 2015 - Aug 2025 · 10 yrs 1 mo

    • Led business development and marketing initiatives across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Texas. • Started and managed the Willamette Valley Division, driving growth and securing new clients. • Built and mentored high-performing teams, prioritizing exceptional experiences for all stakeholders. • Delivered projects on time and within budget, consistently exceeding expectations.

  • Project Manager at Mortenson
    Feb 2015 - Aug 2015 · 7 mos