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Project Management Construction Projects

Location:
Chicago, IL
Posted:
April 23, 2025

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Resume:

William McGarry

**** *** ******* **** **. • Long Grove IL 60047 • 773-***-**** • *********@*******.***

Summary:

Construction Profession with 30+ years’ experience and a track record of success in overseeing all phases

of construction projects for private-sector clients. Backed by strong credentials and a history of on-time, on-

budget and high-quality project completions. Professional driven to manage costs and establish strategic,

mutually beneficial partnerships and relationships with customers, vendors and service providers. Looking

for similar positions in construction/project management.

Skills & Competencies:

Strong experience in management as the owner of a highly successful construction company

Effective leadership skills by employing several work crews simultaneously

Highly organized and ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

Expertise in following “best in class” construction practices

Strong proficiency in architectural blueprint review

Comprehensive knowledge in permit process and building codes

Extensive experience in vendor and materials management

Unparalleled skills in solving problems and communicating necessities of the projects to the clients

Professional Experience:

Owner -McGarry Construction Inc. 1999 – Present

Long Grove Illinois

Managed the overall operations of the entire company. Oversaw all the employment and payroll of the company employees and vendor contactors

Prepared bids for projects and purchased all materials

Fulfilled the role of general contractor personally selecting all subcontractors and coordinating each phase of construction

Worked directly with architects and recommended changes to blueprints for overall construction success

Ensured all building codes were followed in all construction projects undertaken by the company

Managed various projects from residential (custom homes) to commercial (25 store building in Chicago city center)

Lead Carpenter -Heneghan Construction 1989 – June 1999

Des Plaines, Illinois

Skilled rough and trim carpenter

Supervised a crew of 6 trade carpenters on the job site

Maintained construction scheduled and provided updates to management

High School Teacher-Letterkenny Vocational School 1981- May 1989

Letterkenny, Co. Donegal Ireland

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Education at Crawford College Cork City, CO. Cork Ireland



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