WHAT DRIVES US
Accountability
Deliver on promises by consistently following through on commitments and taking ownership of results.
Resourcefulness
Find creative solutions and exceed expectations by proactively finding opportunities to add value and innovate.
Character
Uphold integrity and practice empathy in all interactions by striving to embody the core values we seek in others.
Leadership
Inspire collaboration and achieve collective success by guiding with clarity and vision to unite diverse strengths.
Integrity
Demonstrate honesty by making ethical decisions and choosing what’s right, especially in tough situations.
Advocacy
Champion our clients’ needs by actively supporting their goals and continually prioritizing their best interests.
Kramer has evolved from the vision of CEO Jeff Kramer into a highly trusted team of advisors for project management services.
Our Leadership Team
Jeff’s role is to develop strategies to position Kramer for future growth and success. As a licensed architect, his background provides him with the ability to imagine possibilities and adopt creative solutions.
Since founding Kramer in 1994, Jeff has learned that the power of the firm lies within the talents of their people, driving him to be continuously searching for ways to create opportunities and improve the firm’s culture. Jeff believes in collaborative relationships and leading with a fair and equitable approach for clients, employees, and industry partners.
In her role as COO, Colleen focuses on enhancing Kramer’s operational processes, improving efficiencies and fostering a culture of leadership, collaboration and innovation across the organization.
Colleen takes pride in the team’s cohesive efforts, contributing not only to the success of the company but also to the satisfaction of clients and individual team members. Her advice to women in construction: “Be your best every day, showcase your value, and seek to make meaningful contributions beyond expectations.”
Burt manages and provides leadership and oversight to the project management team. Burt’s expertise includes providing advice to owners for preconstruction services through contract administration and final turnover, resulting in highly successful projects.
With over 25 years of experience in architecture, construction, and real estate development, Burt brings a wealth of expertise to every project. Burt has a proven track record of successfully completing major design and construction projects with Net Zero requirements nationally and in the Washington DC area.
With more than three decades of design and architecture experience, Jim brings deep technical knowledge and steady project leadership to K+P Architects, a division of Kramer Consulting Inc. His work spans private, commercial, institutional, and government clients, with experience across all phases of a project, from strategic planning and programming through design, construction administration, and final delivery.
Jim’s expertise includes architectural and interior design, facility evaluations, schedule development, multiple-site client coordination, and support for budget and contract planning. He also works closely with regulatory authorities and project teams to help move projects forward with clarity and coordination.
Jim holds a Master of Architecture and a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Virginia.
In her role, Ashley manages the human resources and day-to-day operations for Kramer. With over 20 years’ experience in HR and Operations, most of her career has been working in the AEC and non-profit worlds. Ashley is dedicated to creating positive work culture, focusing on employee retention and development.
In the words of Lawrence Bossidy, “I am convinced that nothing we do is more important than hiring and developing people. At the end of the day, you bet on people, not on strategies.”
