St. Louis-based construction firm KAI hired Paul Giacoletto as president of KAI Build.
As president, Giacoletto will lead KAI Build’s strategic direction and operations, championing KAI’s mission to deliver excellence in every project while driving operational efficiency and expanding capabilities. His strategic vision and forward-thinking approach will support KAI Build’s continued growth and leadership in the construction industry, setting new benchmarks for client satisfaction and project delivery.
Giacoletto has more than 45 years of experience in construction, architecture, and real estate development, encompassing a broad range of projects, including mixed-use developments, multifamily housing, industrial adaptive reuse, high-rise construction, hospitality venues, and historic restoration.
He has skillfully led teams through all phases of development, including zoning, entitlements, predevelopment cost analysis, contract negotiations, and project closeout. He demonstrates extensive expertise in the preconstruction phase across multiple construction types and is adept at generating conceptual pricing with minimal documentation, as well as preparing final bid presentations for clients. His portfolio includes projects utilizing state and federal historic tax credits, brownfield tax credits, HUD-financed programs, and MBE participation.
Prior to joining KAI Build, Giacoletto served as president of Green Street Building Group, a local construction company specializing in large multifamily and hospitality projects. Additional roles include vice president and market leader at St. Louis-based PARIC Corporation and 18 years in various positions including senior vice president and partner at Clayco, also based in St. Louis.
Over the course of his career, Giacoletto has helped deliver more than 2,750 multifamily units; more than 600 hotel rooms; and more than 2 million square feet of industrial, office, and mixed-use space, contributing to construction, business development, and leadership efforts valued at more than $1.8 billion.
Notable projects in Giacoletto’s portfolio include:
- Ballpark Village Live – $22 million restaurant and entertainment venue in downtown St. Louis
- River City Business Center – $32 million speculative bulk warehouse in St. Louis
- The Pennant Building – $45 million, eight-story Class A office building and parking garage in St. Louis
- One Cardinal Way – $104 million, 25-story high-rise with 296 apartments in downtown St. Louis
- Nine 27 Apartments – $18 million, five-story apartment building in New Orleans, La.
