About Us
CT-37740 ABC
What We Do
Cesspool to Septic Design Build
Residential and Commercial Renovations
New Construction
Our Story
QRSE Builders began construction contracting in August of 2020 with conversions of cesspools to septic systems for private home owners. Knowing that this will become a growing need in the coming years, we have been learning the various environmental concerns and conditions in addition to the design, permitting and construction of these systems to offer a complete package to our clients.
While continuing to grow our septic system installations, we have expanded into residential and commercial renovations, and new construction of smaller structures. In addition to our CT-37740 ABC license, our sister company QRSE, LLC supports our work with Professional Architect and Engineers to design, review and sign the final documents. Our certified Construction Managers also bring their knowledge and experience from larger State and Federal projects to ensure that our contracting work meets industry standards and complies with applicable requirements.
Our Mission
Our people are our core, at QRSE Builders we build the people who build what you need. Growth and development are always top of mind to deliver Quality Results with the Skillful Execution that our clients deserve.
Our Passion
We actively listen for the challenges of our clients, lead them to what they need, while understanding their situations, needs, and constraints. We care about the people we work with, the projects, and our team.
Meet The Team
Kai Nani Kraut, PE, CCM
President and Managing Principal
Kai Nani Kraut is a licensed Professional Civil Engineer and a Certified Construction Manager. She has formerly held the positions of West Area Construction Manager for the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation, Deputy Director of Transportation Services (DTS) for the City & County of Honolulu, and Transportation Engineer with FHWA Hawaii Division office. With her direct involvement and management oversight, Ms. Kraut’s broad range of experience and knowledge has benefitted projects state-wide. As the Construction Manager for two DTS American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) projects and the Tripler Medical Facility and Schofield Clinic, she has established a broad spectrum of construction management experience. Putting this knowledge and experience to personal use, she renovated her own primary dwelling from a single story three-bedroom two-bathroom home to a two story six-bedroom, four-bathroom home and office space. She also renovates and performs maintenance repairs on her rental properties during vacancies. Her passion for quality home improvements motivated her to open QRSE Builders.
Rob Drescher, PE
Project Manager
Rob is an experienced Construction Manager with 26 years of design and construction contract administration for heavy civil projects. He recently joined QRSE after spending the last 10 years on the HART project, on the Kamehameha Guideway and Airport Guideway and Stations contracts. He is detail-oriented with a strong skill set for researching technical issues and bringing them to closure.
Kaai Cobb-Adams, PE, CCM
Principal RME
Kaai brings a wealth of knowledge having been in the industry for over 20 years. Before joining QRSE, Kaai spent three years at Grace Pacific as Vice President of Paving. His experience and connections state-wide have helped him to create lasting interpersonal relations. Kaai focuses on responsible operational management and business efficiency.
Lincoln Tejada
RME and Construction Superintendent, CQCM, SSHO
Lincoln is our superintendent on larger renovations and new construction projects. His Department of Defense (DOD) contractor project experience as Contractor Quality Control Manager (CQCM) and Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) taught him the importance of planning ahead and checking everything twice before starting and then inspecting the work as it is being constructed. Lincoln started out as an Electrical Apprentice, became an Electrical Foreman-Journeyman and Superintendent working with other trades in construction, giving him a clear sense of how work is accomplished and if synchronized efficiently, ensures quality, minimizes cost, and saves time to benefit his client.
Leon Kraut III "Tre", MBA, PE
Project Manager and Designer
Tre is a licensed Professional Civil Engineer with over 20+ years of experience in project management and design. He is the primary designer for our cesspool conversions to septic systems projects and manages the design phases of our design-build projects. Tre has worked with various public agencies to get projects approved, and versed in project management, preparation of construction documents and specifications, engineer’s estimates, quantity calculations, combined design reports, location drainage studies, environmental assessments, intersection design studies, hydraulic reports, quality assurance and control, feasibility studies and technical memorandums. His aim is to serve his client’s needs with solutions that comply with the standards and codes required of the project.
Contact Us
2117 Saint Louis Drive, Honolulu, HI 96816
By appointment only
CT-37740 ABC
