About Us

Ke Nui Construction LLC is a general engineering contractor, specializing in retail, office, and commercial tenant build-outs, structural concrete work and public works projects. Based in Aiea, Hawaii, we are a locally owned kama’aina company, founded in 2003. 90% of our clients are repeat customers and we strive to produce the best outcomes and client satisfaction for the best price. We are a proud member of the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. Hawaii Chapter and the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC).

Erik Snyder, P.E.

Manager

The head of estimating, engineering and all office matters. Mr. Snyder is a graduate of Maui High School and has earned both his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and his Master of Business Administration from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. He continued his education by obtaining his Master of Civil Engineering degree with an emphasis in Structural Engineering from Norwich University. Mr. Snyder is a licensed professional civil engineer and a member of the American Concrete Institute (ACI), the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), and the General Contractors Association of Hawaii (GCAH).

Eric Steinke

Manager

The head of field operations. Mr. Steinke has been working in construction since he was 18 years old, working with his father’s company. He is well versed in the carpentry, masonry, and operator trades. He is a meticulous tradesman and takes pride in every job he completes as if it was his own property. Mr. Steinke has years of experience managing crews and projects as both a general contractor and a subcontractor. His tasks included bidding, budgeting, scheduling, and managing the projects from beginning to end.

Tristie Snyder

Bookkeeper

Mrs. Snyder is a graduate from Waiakea High School on the Big Island.  She is responsible for daily office matters as well as the company’s payroll, A/R, A/P, and general bookkeeping.  She has over 10 years of experience within the industry.  Mrs. Snyder is a notary public in the State of Hawaii.

Field Crew

Nigel Gray, Foreman
+30 years construction experience

Larry Ryckman, Foreman
+30 years construction experience 

Josh Ocamb, Foreman
+15 years construction experience

James Walker, Foreman
+20 years construction experience 

Bill Mason, Operator

Sid Komesu, Carpenter

Kaui Rickard, Carpenter

Tali Kulihaapai, Carpenter

Jason Nicolas, Carpenter

Lenny Silva, Carpenter

Armando Daguio, Carpenter

Jonah Hoopili, Labor

Donaven Cornelio, Labor

Why Choose Us

90% of our clients are repeat customers. We strive to exceed our client’s expectations in ever aspect of our business.

Locally owned and operated Kama’aina general contractors since 2003. We take a hand-on approach to every project.

For large or small projects, our goal is to provide you the best quality service at the value for your money.