Austin Kappes

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DISC Type : sc

BIM Project Manager at AECOM Hunt

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Overview

Austin Kappes is a Regional BIM Project Manager at AECOM Hunt, leveraging his architecture degree from the University of Kentucky. He has progressed within AECOM Hunt from a BIM Modeler to his current leadership role, working on large-scale projects like the St. Louis MLS Stadium.

He is a certified Small Unmanned Aircraft Pilot.

Personality Overview

Unexpressive

Overcautious

Process Oriented

They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time.  The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. Being observant comes to them naturally.

Topics They Care About

BIM Management
He has steadily advanced his career in BIM, starting as a specialist and now holding a management position at a major construction firm, AECOM Hunt.
Construction Technology
His work involves using Revit and drone surveys. He also holds a certification for Synchro software and as a small unmanned aircraft pilot.
Architectural Design
He holds a Bachelor's in Architecture and early career experience included being a design lead for building facades and producing construction documents.

Media Appearances

Austin has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2025
BIM Project Manager at AECOM Hunt
10-2021 - 7-2025
BIM Specialist III at AECOM Hunt
3-2021 - 10-2021
CAD Designer I at Franke Group
6-2020 - 11-2020
Architectural Associate at Hiscutt and Associates, Inc.
5-2019 - 8-2019
BIM Modeler at AECOM Hunt

Education

2016 - 2020
Bachelor of Architecture - BArch from University of Kentucky

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Insights For Selling To Austin

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them which other stakeholders would be important for this purchase decision
  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly
  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them

DONT's

  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly
  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.
  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Austin is

  • Low-risk, adoption by others are very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Austin

  • They don’t say no often, they push out the decisions or keep going around in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Austin move?

  • They do not like to rush and therefore can be quite slow in their decision-making.
  • Can Austin take some risk or not?

  • They have little risk-appetite and prefer to take measured decisions.

You And Austin

Personality Compatibility


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