Kinney Construction Services, Inc. (KCS)

What Kinney Construction Services, Inc. (KCS) does

Kinney Construction Services, Inc. (KCS) is a privately held, 100% employee-owned (since February 2025) construction services firm headquartered in Flagstaff, Arizona with a regional office in Phoenix. Founded in 1999 by CEO Tim Kinney following his earlier New York general contracting venture, the firm operates across three core divisions: Building Construction (general contracting, construction management, design-build), Civil Construction (self-performed demolition, excavation, grading, underground utilities, drainage, process piping, and concrete), and Renewable Energy (solar PV, wind, geothermal, and solar thermal systems).

The firm delivers projects through multiple procurement methods including CMAR (Construction Manager at Risk, used since 2004), Design-Build, JOC (Job Order Contracting), P3 (Public-Private Partnership), and Design-Bid-Build, and maintains four ROC contractor licenses enabling work across multiple states with claimed nationwide reach. Its primary customer segments are Education, Healthcare, Municipal, and Hospitality clients in Arizona, with a strong portfolio of LEED-certified public-sector work including LEED Platinum projects for the Museum of Northern Arizona Easton Collection Center and NAU International Pavilion.

Revenue is generated through project-based contracts awarded via competitive bidding, CMAR negotiated deals, and direct relationships with public agencies, educational institutions, healthcare providers, and private developers. Pricing varies per project and is determined through competitive bid, GMP (guaranteed maximum price), or task-order structures. Marketing is relationship-driven through community partnerships, project portfolio visibility, and earned media rather than performance or digital marketing channels. The firm employs 11-50 people and reports key management tenure averaging 7 years.

Name

Kinney Construction Services, Inc. (KCS)

Legal name

Kinney Construction Services, Inc.

Website

https://kinneyconstruction.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kinney Construction Services is a 100% employee-owned, Flagstaff-based general contractor delivering building construction, self-performed civil work, and renewable energy projects via CMAR, Design-Build, JOC, and P3 methods for public agencies, educational institutions, healthcare providers, and private developers across Arizona with nationwide licensure.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Flagstaff

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Construction Services Revenue: Kinney generates revenue through general contracting, construction management, and design-build services for public and private sector clients. Revenue is project-based, derived from contract awards for new construction, renovations, and civil/renewable energy projects. The company operates on a national basis with licensed operations across multiple states.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kinney Construction Services is a full-service construction firm providing general contracting, construction management, and design-build delivery for public and private sector clients. The company operates three divisions—Building Construction, Civil Construction, and Renewable Energy—delivering new construction, renovations, tenant improvements, site development, underground utilities, and solar/wind/geothermal energy systems primarily throughout Arizona with national reach.

Product overview

Kinney Construction Services operates as a premier construction services firm with three core divisions: Building Construction, Civil Construction, and Renewable Energy. The Building Construction Division provides comprehensive general contracting services including new construction, renovations, and tenant improvements across Education, Healthcare, Municipal, Retail, Commercial Office, Hospitality, Industrial, Community Investment, and Specialty Facilities sectors. The Civil Construction Division specializes in self-performed services including demolition, excavation, grading, underground utilities, process piping, drainage, concrete, and asphalt work. The Renewable Energy Division delivers solar photovoltaic, wind, geothermal, and solar thermal solutions. Kinney offers multiple project delivery methods including Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build, Job Order Contracting (JOC), Task Order Contracting, and Public Private Partnership (P3).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 100+ sustainable projects completed across Northern Arizona
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mountain Line (Northern Arizona Intergovernmental Public Transit Authority)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 April 2023Multi-partner collaboration for the Mountain Line CDL Training Course on NAU's campus. Partnership includes Mountain Line, Northern Arizona University, and Coconino Community College to create Northern Arizona's first collaborative CDL testing site and course. Kinney served as the construction contractor for the project.
• United Way of Northern ArizonacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKinney has maintained an 18-year partnership with United Way of Northern Arizona, donating over $1 million to support local causes. Kinney serves as a designated Pacesetter in UWNA's annual fundraising campaign, helping drive community support.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of FlagstaffcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKinney is a longtime sponsor of Big Brothers Big Sisters events including the 43rd Annual Bowl for Kids' Sake and the Dave McKay Memorial Half Marathon, which benefits BBBS mentoring programs.
• Flagstaff STEM CityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKinney partners with Flagstaff STEM City to inspire the next generation through hands-on field trips and interactive learning experiences, bringing STEM education to life for local students.
• Christ's Church of FlagstaffminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKinney donates office space to 928 Central, a non-profit support program operated by Christ's Church of Flagstaff, enabling expanded operations to better serve the community.
• Flagstaff Family Food CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKinney team members volunteer monthly at the Flagstaff Family Food Center, serving meals to individuals and families in need as part of ongoing community commitment.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kcs_2

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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