KES was founded by owner Clem Kivindyo in 2012, as a specialized engineering firm – Focusing exclusively on the coordination of utilities in civil engineering projects. With extensive project management and design-build experience, KES is uniquely positioned to help improve project efficiency and accuracy. We are a certified MBE with the City of St. Louis Airport Authority and a certified Missouri DBE listed in the MRCC database, and are committed to consistent quality in our efforts.

KES has a proven track record among engineers, designers, builders and project owners for accurate and thoughtful utility coordination and timely project delivery. We are the only independent utility coordination firm in the greater St. Louis region, with unparalleled experience and familiarity with all the key players in roadway construction.

Clem, a native of Jefferson City, attended the University of Missouri – Columbia, where he graduated with a degree in civil engineering. He is a licensed professional engineer, certified pervious concrete technician and has also received OSHA training for scaffolding inspection.

Clem has over a decade of civil engineering experience, beginning his career with MoDOT, where he held positions as a highway designer and senior construction inspector. He also previously worked for a privately owned highway construction firm. Immediately prior to founding KES, Clem worked as a project and utility manager for a large highway construction company.

Clem lives in St. Louis with his wife, Grace, and their daughter, Marley.