Michael Sollitt Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il

Directed a team of 5 staff and subcontractors through all aspects of work scope definition, cost controls, budget planning, service delivery, facility management and final project approval for this specialty contracting and construction company. Clients include Chicago Yacht Club, Navy Pier, Shakespeare Theater, Thos. M. Madden Company and Illinois Constructors Corporation.➢ Acted as Construction Manager for the $8 million Waukegan Toll Plaza job, as well as the $5.5 million renovation of the Chicago Water Intake Cribs. ➢ Piloted the post construction and maintenance of a 134,000 square foot medical office building.

Chicago, Il

Supervised a team of 3 project managers, 5 superintendents, 1 field accountant and 100 workers on 2 shifts. Handled all billing, accounts payable and interaction with the bond company.➢ Completed a $13.5 million project during the 75-day Red Line Reconstruction process.

Chicago, Il

Headed up all contracting activities with a group of job superintendents, project managers and tradesmen for this DBE construction firm with $15 million in revenue. Effectively coordinated all estimating, pre-construction negotiations and service delivery.➢ Dramatically expanded revenue levels from $500,000 to $15 million in only 2 years, while ensuring full client satisfaction, site safety, zoning compliance and timely completion.➢ Successfully completed over 75 projects during tenure, including the top-quality construction of 25 Science Labs for Chicago Public Schools.

Chicago, Il

In charge of overseeing all business functions, including job estimating, contract negotiations, cost controls, resource planning and project execution with a team of 60 employees for this $5 million regional painting contractor.➢ Formed and nurtured a positive relationship with the MPEA after an initial $5,000 project, resulting in an additional $550,000 in work during the Navy Pier Grand Opening. ➢ Planned and built the Widow’s Newton Tavern at Navy Pier; also finished a new school build-out for the International Academy of Art and Design.

Bs Ba, Finance

Business Administration And Management