Adam Brookins

Vice President of Construction, Dominium

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Summary

Construction executive with 20+ years spanning owner-side multifamily development, general contracting, and materials manufacturing. Currently direct a multi-state portfolio of LIHTC resyndications, new construction, capital improvements, and property insurance restoration for one of the country's largest affordable housing owner-developers, delivering 100% of projects at or above specified profit targets. Previously served as COO of a general contractor, scaling that platform into 12 states at 40% year-over-year growth.

Experience

Dominium

Minneapolis, MN  ·  2019 – Present

One of the nation's largest affordable housing owners, developers, and managers. Project portfolio spanning 28 communities and 6,331 units across seven states.

Vice President of Construction

Mar 2024 – Present
  • Direct a concurrent portfolio of 10 LIHTC resyndications, new construction developments, 50+ capital improvement projects, and insurance claim restorations across Minnesota, Texas, and Arizona.
  • Hold approval and execution authority over every capital project and insurance claim exceeding $25,000 across the portfolio, maintaining executive oversight of capital budgets and delivering 100% of projects at or above their specified profit targets.
  • Own the property insurance claims program, directing a dedicated two-person claims team that manages mitigation and restoration contractors from first call through completed restoration.
  • Direct enterprise-wide capital programs including a lighting and security retrofit at 26 Florida properties for HB 837 compliance, a smart-lock conversion of approximately 5,000 unit entries, and a water submetering conversion enabling utility billing across 3,000 units.
  • Lead and develop a team of 11 project managers, superintendents, claims specialists, and field staff, advancing field talent into project leadership.
  • Built and maintain the department's training program, standardized policies and procedures, and Procore-based project controls, establishing repeatable execution standards across all regions.
  • Selected as one of nine participants in the inaugural class of LEAP, Dominium's executive leadership development program, partnering with development, capital markets, and property management on an enterprise-wide organizational SWOT.

Senior Construction Project Manager

Jul 2019 – Mar 2024
  • Delivered new construction and rehabilitation of affordable housing projects of 150–500 units, from pre-purchase through the warranty period.
  • Managed $360M of LIHTC new construction and renovation projects.
  • Negotiated $2.3M in tracked change order cost savings in 2021.
  • Owned contract administration, QAP compliance, change order management, pay applications, subcontractor selection, scheduling, and site inspections.
  • Earned four company awards in three years, including the Executive Committee Award in both 2020 and 2021.

Business Manager — Kasota Stone

Mankato, MN  ·  2014 – 2019
  • Opened two dimensional mine sites, covering state and federal leases, stormwater management, road development, and equipment sourcing — under full MPCA, MSHA, OSHA, and USDOT compliance.
  • Directed the sales and estimating functions for institutional and commercial projects.
  • Managed international sourcing, transport, and importing, plus national freight across company drivers and direct truck brokering.
  • Ran accounting and HR, including payroll and benefits for 40 full-time and 20+ seasonal employees.

Chief Operations Officer — Hoffman Weber Construction

Minneapolis, MN  ·  2009 – 2014
  • Set organizational strategy and built growth-based processes across sales, project management, IT, and an insurance claims supplementation practice that became a core revenue line, supporting 40% year-over-year growth.
  • Expanded the business into 12 states, administering office setup and licensing in each new market.
  • Hired, trained, and managed employees and subcontractors, holding subcontractor pricing consistent and crews ready to work.
  • Named one of the Top 100 Roofing Companies in the country, 2012.

Skills

Construction & Operations

  • Construction Management
  • Affordable Housing / LIHTC
  • Resyndication & Recapitalization
  • Insurance Claims & Restoration
  • Capital Improvement Programs
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Contract Administration
  • Budgets & Financial Management
  • Bidding & Estimation
  • CPM Scheduling
  • Renovation
  • Green Building
  • Strategic Planning
  • EOS

Tools & Technology

  • Procore
  • Bluebeam
  • Microsoft Project
  • Yardi
  • Xactimate
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Microsoft Office
  • Drone Operations
  • Smart Access Control
  • Utility Submetering
  • Technology Implementation

Education & Credentials

B.S. Urban Studies

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis · 2006

Construction Management Certificate

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis · 2006

Licensed General Contractor

State of Minnesota · 2014 – Present

Procore Certified: Project Manager

Procore · 2020

LEAP — Executive Leadership Development

Dominium · Inaugural class, one of nine · 2025–2026

Languages

English — native · Spanish — jobsite proficiency

Interests

Civic planning, sailing, biking, snowboarding, international travel, and home automation.