With nearly 20 years in the industry, Mike Gardner is a turnaround expert because of his experience in rescuing projects which have come to Alter Construction Management in a state of distress. Mike’s considerable ability to diagnose problems and address unusual requirements have been deployed in an extraordinary number of niche assignments—including developing air rights over a 30-year old luxury residential complex, turning a 100 year old landmark into a headquarters office, and leading the design and construction of various arts and recreation facilities.
During his decade-plus with Alter Construction Management, Mike has led construction efforts for such high-profile projects as Loudoun Gateway I, II and II, three office buildings totaling 275,000 SF, Loudoun, VA; Man Roland, a conversion of a 40,000 SF warehouse into a product-demonstration facility, Westmont, IL; the $45 million redevelopment of the Landmark Condominiums, Vail, CO; the construction of Superior Ambulance’s 100,000 SF corporate headquarters, Elmhurst, IL; and the construction of a variety of industrial and special use buildings throughout the Chicago area.
Primary Responsibilities
Mike Gardner coordinates communications between all parties involved in the construction-management process: clients, architects, engineers, consultants, governmental organizations, and the construction trades. He is chiefly responsible for directing operations during pre-construction phases including developing and monitoring construction schedules; directing contractors and materials to deliver each project within the required time frame; overseeing quality control and management of superintendents, project engineers and other personnel; assuring that all post-construction services are performed in a timely manner; and monitoring all budgetary aspects of the project.
Project Experience
Gardner has applied his considerable problem-solving skills to numerous projects on behalf of Alter Construction Management. These include Superior Ambulance, a 100,000 SF corporate headquarters office, Elmhurst, IL; Loudoun Gateway I, II and III, three office buildings totaling 275,000 SF, Loudoun Gateway Corporate Center, Dulles, VA; KYB America, LLC, a 126,000 SF office/warehouse, Tollway Park, Addison, IL: Blankenbaker/325, Blankenbaker Crossings, a 325,000 SF warehouse/distribution center, Louisville, KY; Southern Wine & Spirits, 170,000 SF of tenant improvements, Louisville, KY; and the construction of two industrial buildings totaling 256,426 SF at Lake Center Corporate Park, Mt. Prospect, IL.
Background
Gardner has 17 years of project-management experience and joined Alter Construction Management in 1996.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Purdue University
Ron Clarkson has 30 years of executive management and operational experience directing major construction and design/build assignments. One of the region’s leading construction experts, Ron was previously Principal in Charge of Bovis Lend Lease Chicago, where he managed major public and private building projects across the country and overseas.
In his time at Alter Construction Management, Ron has focused on providing program and construction management services to corporations, major cultural institutions and not-for-profit organizations. Under his leadership, Alter Construction Management has led the renovation of the Chicago History Museum; the renovation of the Biograph Theater for Victory Gardens Theater, Chicago, IL; the development and expansion of the luxury Landmark Condominiums, Vail, CO; and the interior renovation of the landmark Carson, Pirie, Scott & Company department store, Chicago, IL.
Primary Responsibility
As President of Alter Construction Management, Ron Clarkson has overall responsibility for the organization’s strategic direction and performance. In this capacity, he oversees Alter Construction Management’s executive team and services, including program management, construction management, general contracting, design/build and interior-construction for corporate and institutional clients. On a day-to-day basis, Ron provides clients and other key stakeholders with a single source of responsibility for all issues pertaining to the successful completion of a project...
Project Experience
In his time at Alter Construction Management, Ron has overseen a suite of major civic, non-profit and corporate projects, including the renovation of the Chicago History Museum, Chicago, IL; the transformation of the legendary Biograph Theater for Victory Gardens Theater, Chicago, IL; the design/build of the Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago, Chicago, IL; the DuSable Museum, Chicago, IL; the mixed-use expansion of the Landmark Condominium, Vail, CO; the construction of the 70,000 SF Madison Medical Plaza medical office building for Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center, Joliet, IL; the construction of Superior Ambulance Company’s new 100,000 SF corporate headquarters, Elmhurst, IL; and the 145-unit residential high rise, Solstice on the Park, Chicago, IL.
Background
Ron has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Representative Projects
- Landmark Vail Redevelopment,
Vail, CO:
$40 million mixed-use redevelopment and air-rights redevelopment - Chicago History Museum,
Chicago, IL:
68,000 SF, $28 million renovation & exhibit installation - Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago,
$18.5 million, 42,500 SF, 400-seat performing-arts center - Victory Gardens Theater at the Biograph,
Chicago, IL:
$12 million 299-seat main stage theater - Solstice on the Park,
Chicago, IL:
26 story, 145-unit condominium complex - Superior Ambulance Company,
Elmhurst, IL:
100,000 SF corporate headquarters - Madison Medical Plaza,
Joliet, IL:
70,000 SF medical office building
Education and Accreditation
Bachelor of Arts,
University of Illinois at Chicago
As a LEED-accredited professional, Sunny Jung leads Alter Construction Management’s commitment to pursuing sustainable design and green-building strategies and serves as a valuable counsel during the entire process – from concept to certification. In his role as Chief Estimator, Sunny leverages his expertise to recommend scope changes and value engineering without compromising the design integrity of a project.
Previously a project manager with Bovis Lend Lease, Sunny’s eight years of design/build and plan-and-spec construction experience encompass such projects as the Chicago Jewish High School in Deerfield, IL; and Streator High School in Streator, IL. At Alter Construction Management, Sunny spearheads sustainability efforts at such projects as the DuSable Museum of African American History, a $25 million, 60,000 SF renovation of a Historic Roundhouse, Chicago, IL; the redevelopment of the Landmark Condominiums, Vail, CO; and the 145-unit Solstice on the Park condominium overlooking Jackson Park, Chicago, IL.
Primary Responsibility
As Chief Estimator, Sunny Jung plans, organizes and directs all estimating activities, including the preparation of construction cost estimates and budgets, recommendation of scope changes and the identification of value-engineering opportunities. . Certified as a “Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design” (LEED) professional, Sunny is a valuable team member in garnering certification because of his ability to quantify and revise strategies pertaining to green building and sustainable design. . Jung is well-versed in the Chicago marketplace, having worked locally on contracts to build museums, schools, hotels, condominiums, office buildings, warehouses and performing-arts centers.
Background
Jung holds both a Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural Engineering from Korea University in Seoul, South Korea, and a Master of Science in Civil & Environmental Engineering from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. In 2000, he joined Bovis Lend Lease, Inc., where he worked as an estimator and project manager in the firm’s Technical Services group. In that role, he prepared bid packages; analyzed bids received; negotiated with subcontractors; consulted on value engineering; developed estimates; and reviewed payment requests.
Representative Projects
- Chicago History Museum,
Chicago, IL:
68,000 SF , $28 million renovation & exhibit installation - Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago,
Chicago, IL:
$18.5 million, 42,500 SF, 400-seat performing-arts center - DuSable Museum of African American History,
Chicago, IL:
$25 million, 60,000 SF expansion of historical roundhouse - Solstice on the Park,
Chicago, IL:
26-story, 145-unit condominium complex - Chicagoland Jewish High School,
Deerfield, IL:
Educational facility
Education and Accreditation
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering,
Korea University
Master of Science in Civil & Environmental Engineering,
University of Wisconsin at Madison
A strong client advocate, Sarah brings significant expertise to managing the construction of special use projects, including museums and performance spaces to Alter Construction Management. Her rigorous oversight of schedule, budget and quality allow her to deliver projects that surpass the expectations of clients and meet the needs of their customers.
Sarah led the transformation of the Chicago History Museum, and is currently working on the renovation of the DuSable Museum of African American History’s Historic Roundhouse, a 60,000 SF building designed by Daniel Burnham and constructed in 1881. Previously with Bovis Lend Lease, Sarah provided construction management services for projects such as the 810 room Hotel Intercontinental, and the Hyatt Center, a 1.7million SF corporate office building, Chicago, IL.
Primary Responsibility
As Project Manager, Sarah Delezen coordinates communications between all parties involved in the pre-construction and construction processes: clients, architects, engineers, consultants, governmental organizations and contractors. She is chiefly responsible for directing operations during all project phases, including oversight of all design activities; developing and monitoring construction schedules; directing contractors and materials in order to deliver each project within the required timeframe; overseeing quality control; management of superintendents, project engineers and other personnel; assuring that all post-construction services are performed in a timely manner; and monitoring all budgetary aspects of the project.
Project Experience
Sarah successfully completed the renovation of the Chicago History Museum in the fall of 2006. As Project Manager, she was responsible for oversight and coordination of the project architect, engineers, general contractor, exhibit designers and fabricators, and internal collections staff. Sarah was actively involved in the selection of the design team on both the architecture and exhibit side, ultimately ensuring that the design fulfilled the Museum’s objectives and met budget limitations. This project consisted of extensive renovation to the public areas of the building, including the lobby and event space, with seven new exhibits opening concurrently. The renovation culminated with a 16,000 SF Chicago History Exhibition, entitled “Chicago: Crossroads of America”. Individual schedules and budgets were created, managed and tracked for each of the new exhibits. The tasks, milestones, and resources for each of the projects had to be monitored and coordinated with each other to ensure successful delivery. In addition to coordinating and managing, Sarah was responsible for managing the master schedule and the master budget of this $28 million renovation.
Background
Before joining Alter Construction Management in 2004, Sarah was with Bovis Lend Lease. In that capacity, she provided program and construction management for a suite of projects, including the Hotel Intercontinental Chicago’s renovation of two adjacent 44- and 26-story towers on North Michigan Avenue.
Representative Projects
- DuSable Museum of African American History,
Roundhouse Project,
Chicago, IL:
Renovation of a historic landmark building - Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago,
Chicago, IL:
42,000 SF, 400-seat performing-arts center - Chicago History Museum,
Chicago, IL:
68,000 SF renovation & exhibit installation - Solstice on the Park,
Chicago, IL:
28-story condominium - Hyatt Center,
Chicago, IL:
1.7 million SF office building - Hotel Intercontinental,
Chicago, IL:
850-room hotel renovation
Education and Accreditation
Bachelor of Arts,
Shimer College
As Alter Construction Management’s Vice President of Finance, Mike Ochs manages the critical banking, insurance and legal relationships that assure a smooth construction process for clients and guarantee fiscal accountability and success over the entire project. As a CPA and 30-year veteran of the industry, Mike has extensive experience with intricate financing structures, including Tax Increment Financing, public/private partnerships, not-for-profit tax credits and joint ventures with foreign capital sources, including sovereign wealth funds.
At Alter Construction Management, Mike has been involved in projects such as the construction of Superior Ambulance’s 100,000 SF national headquarters, Elmhurst IL; the construction of Lake Center Corporate Park, Mt. Prospect, IL; the expansion of the luxury Landmark Condominiums, Vail, CO; the development of an 835,000 office/distribution center for Thomson Learning, Independence, KY; the construction of two 225,000 SF corporate headquarters office buildings for Siemens Westinghouse Power Corporation, Orlando, FL; and the development of a 150,000 SF headquarters office for Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation at Riverwalk Arizona, Scottsdale, AZ.
Primary Responsibilities
As Vice President of Finance, Mike Ochs oversees finance, accounting, banking, legal issues, insurance coverage, asset underwriting, property-operational analysis, due-diligence review and lease-transaction analysis for The Alter Group. He provides expertise in reporting processes of property operations, including cash flows, NOI statements, budgeting, debt service, real estate tax administration, as well as pro forma analysis of various projects and construction options.
For Alter Construction Management, Mike has been involved in projects such as the construction of Superior Ambulance’s corporate headquarters, Elmhurst, IL; Robert Morris College, Orland Park, IL; and the five-building Loudoun Gateway Corporate Center, Dulles, VA. Additionally, Mike has participated in projects for The Alter Group such as the development of an 835,000 SF office/distribution center for Thomson Learning, Independence, KY; the construction of two 225,000 SF corporate headquarters office buildings for Siemens Westinghouse Power Corporation, Orlando, FL; and the development of a 150,000 SF headquarters office for Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation at Riverwalk Arizona, Scottsdale, AZ.
Background
Following his extensive career experience in the real estate and hospitality industries, Mike Ochs joined The Alter Group in 1990.
Representative Projects
- Superior Ambulance, Inc.,
Elmhurst, IL:
100,000 SF corporate headquarters office - Robert Morris College,
Orland Park, IL:
35,000 SF educational institution - Loudoun Gateway Corporate Center,
Dulles, VA:
38.6-acre business park
Education and Accreditation:
Bachelor of Science in Accounting,
Millikin University
Certified Public Accountant,
State of Illinois
Tracy Nicholas is Alter Construction’s authority on strategic planning, process design and implementation. Tracy’s role is to help the client establish clear goals and objectives for their program and then to design the corresponding strategies and tactics that will be utilized by all stakeholders. This includes establishing and tracking the metrics that will help address any potential problems that might affect the budget or schedule. Tracy focuses on the success of a project by developing and managing the master budget and schedule that address all aspects of the project, including owner costs outside of construction and construction coordination with owner activities.
With a 20-year background in the performing arts sector, Tracy has expertise in delivering performance and cultural facilities. Most recently, Tracy led the Biograph Theater renovation for Victory Gardens Theater, and the $28 million renovation of the Chicago History Museum. Previous projects included The Skyline Stage and Shakespeare Theater at Navy Pier and the roll out of a national construction program for AMC Theaters. Tracy is currently providing strategic planning, transition management and project management for the Muntu Dance Theatre, the DuSable Museum of African American History, and the Joel Hall Dancers and Center—all in Chicago, IL.
Primary Responsibility
As Vice President of Alter Construction Management, Tracy Nicholas uses her expertise in project success planning and promotes collaboration between all stakeholders to ensure ultimate success. Applying her proven methods of strategic planning and rigorous process design on the owner’s behalf, she guides the project from concept through completion and coordinates with the architects, engineers, consultants and vendors to make sure that they are always meeting enterprise-level and tactical goals on a timely basis.
Project Experience
Tracy has been responsible for facilitating on-site partnering sessions with up to 70 stakeholders to ensure successful relationships among diverse groups on some of the industry’s most complex projects. These include the 1.7 million SF Hyatt Center, the 850-room Hotel Intercontinental and the Council for a Parliament of World’s Religions, where she facilitated more than 30 project teams in successfully implementing project programs.
A certified instructor, Tracy has trained thousands of employees and clients in various sessions, including classes in leadership skills, team management, problem solving, communication, project planning and facilitation.
As a regional manager, Tracy gained significant experience in turning quantitative information into graphic and visual presentations through the management of Balanced Scorecards and other tracking and monitoring tools in five offices, overseeing hundreds of project-tracking systems.
Tracy has provided program management, strategic planning and implementation services for the Biograph Theater renovation for Victory Garden Theater, and for the $28 million renovation of the Chicago History Museum, including all exhibit, media and technology work. She was the production manager for the construction of the Skyline Stage at Navy Pier in Chicago. Tracy is currently providing strategic-planning, transition management and project-management services for the Muntu Dance Theatre Performing Arts Center, the DuSable Museum of African American History and the Joel Hall Dancers and Center—all in Chicago, IL.
Background
Tracy, who previously was Regional Quality Manager at Bovis Lend Lease, joined Alter Construction Management in 2003. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Stage Management from Columbia College, and a Master of Science in Strategic Organizational Change from Northwestern University. She has served as a Senior Examiner for the Lincoln Award for Business Excellence.
Representative Projects
- Chicago History Museum,
Chicago, IL:
$28 million, 68,000 SF renovation & exhibit installation - Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago,
Chicago, IL:
$18.5 million, 42,500 SF, 400-seat theater and performance facility - Victory Gardens Theater at the Biograph,
Chicago, IL:
$12 million, 299-seat main-stage theater - Hotel Intercontinental,
Chicago, IL:
$56 million 850-room hotel renovation - Council for a Parliament of the World’s Religions,
Barcelona, Spain:
320 square meters, capacity 80,000 people - DuSable Museum of African-American History,
Chicago, IL:
$25 million, 60,000 SF expansion of historic roundhouse - Joel Hall Dancers and Center,
Chicago, IL:
$5 million, 13,000 SF dance and performance center - DuSable Museum of African American History,
Chicago, IL:
$25 million renovation of historic 60,000 SF roundhouse
Education and Accreditation
Bachelor of Arts,
Columbia College, Chicago
Master of Science in Strategic Organizational Change,
Northwestern University
President of the Board,
Women’s Global Education Project
Board Member,
Joel Hall Dancers and Center
Mike Urick has unique expertise in managing construction trades, including a talent for team building, direct technical supervision and detailed daily progress reporting. A union carpenter for 30 years, Mike learned the business from the ground up, both as a tradesman and a leader, on some of Chicago’s most complex high-rise and civic projects.
Mike’s efforts on behalf of Alter Construction Management have included the Sullivan Center, the transformation of the landmark Carson, Pirie, Scott & Company department store, Chicago, IL; the 100,000 SF Amalfi Hotel, Chicago, IL; Madison Medical Plaza, a 70,000 SF medical office building, Joliet, IL; The Gale Group, a 200,000 SF corporate headquarters, Farmington Hills, MI; and Blankenbaker/325, a 325,000 SF warehouse, Louisville, KY.
Primary Responsibility
As Site Project Superintendent, Mike Urick is responsible for construction monitoring and quality control. In this capacity, he establishes written procedures and schedules for all work in cooperation with the client. During construction, he performs daily manpower and progress reports, and weekly safety inspections in order to abide closely to schedules and budgets. He also maintains strict quality control over contractor performance in order to guarantee that it meets the requirements of the construction contract.
Additionally, Mike manages all necessary disruptions during the project, and provides adequate advance notice to the client. He reviews and evaluates the contractors’ supervision of their own personnel, equipment, and procurement of required materials and supplies.
Project Experience
Mike’s efforts on behalf of Alter Construction Management include the makeover of architect Louis Sullivan’s landmark Carson, Pirie, Scott & Company flagship store into a mixed-use project, Chicago, IL; the South Lincoln Park Athletic Field, Chicago, IL; the Orr High School Athletic Fields, Chicago, IL; Madison Medical Plaza, a 70,000 SF medical office building, Joliet, IL; the 100,000 SF Amalfi Hotel, Chicago, IL; and Gale Research, a 200,000 SF corporate headquarters office, Farmington Hills, MI.
Background
Mike has nearly 30 years of construction experience with such diverse companies as Walsh Construction, Inc., and Vacala Construction Company. He worked for Alter Design Builders from 1996 until 2002, and joined Alter Construction Management in 2006.
Representative Projects
- Sullivan Center,
Chicago, IL:
Transformation of 50,000 SF of a landmark building into a corporate headquarters office - South Lincoln Park Athletic Fields,
Chicago, IL:
4.5-acre athletic field - Orr High School Athletic Fields,
Chicago, IL:
5.4-acre athletic field - Madison Medical Plaza,
Joliet, IL:
70,000 SF medical office building - The Amalfi Hotel,
Dearborn Plaza,
Chicago, IL:
100,000 SF hotel - Gale Research,
Farmington Hills, MI:
200,000 SF corporate headquarters office
Professional Memberships
Chicago and Northeast Illinois District Council of Carpenters,
Chicago, IL
Howard Olsen is unusual among superintendents because of his 35 years working in an impressive array of regions around the nation. At Alter Construction Management, Howard is charged with bringing the full scope of his national knowledge and relationships to supervising local contractors and subcontractors, procuring and allocating manpower and materials effectively on complex assignments, and assuring a productive and on-time job site.
Howard’s most recent project is the renovation of the Landmark Condominiums in Vail, CO, with the goal of repositioning it as the premier address in the world-renowned resort community. He was project superintendent on Madison Medical Plaza, a 70,000 SF medical office building on the campus of Provena Saint Joseph Hospital, Joliet, IL. Howard has supervised the construction of hundreds of thousands of square feet for companies such as Epstein Construction, Inc.; Pepper Construction, Inc.; and Schal Associates, Inc. Among his highest-profile projects are the EPCOT Center, Orlando, FL; a 1 million SF Albertson’s store, Tulsa, OK; and Water Tower Place, a 72-story mixed-use building, Chicago, IL.
Primary Responsibility
As Project Superintendent, Howard Olsen is responsible for on-site project coordination, including the supervision of contractors, subcontractors and other field personnel; allocating manpower and materials; maintaining schedules; quality control; and assuring job site safety. Additionally, he works with clients to coordinate post-construction services.
Project Experience
Howard’s efforts on behalf of Alter Construction Management include the Landmark Condominiums, the renovation and expansion of a luxury condominium building in Vail, CO; and Madison Medical Plaza, a 70,000 SF medical office on the campus of Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, IL.
Previously, Howard supervised the construction of hundreds of thousands of square feet for companies such as Epstein Construction, Inc.; Pepper Construction, Inc.; Weiland-Davco Construction Co.; Dearborn Construction; Inland Construction; and Schal Associates, Inc. Among his highest-profile projects are the EPCOT Center, Orlando, FL; a 1,000,000 SF Albertson’s store, Tulsa, OK; Water Tower Place, a 72-story mixed-use building, Chicago, IL; and Valley View Mall, Dallas, TX.
Background
Howard, who joined Alter Construction Management in 2005, has more than 35 years of experience in the development of office, industrial, entertainment, retail and institutional facilities. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from the University of Florida.
Representative Projects
- Landmark Vail Redevelopment,
Vail, CO:
$40 million mixed-use redevelopment and air-rights redevelopment - Madison Medical Plaza,
Joliet, IL:
70,000 SF medical office building
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science in Engineering,
University of Florida
OSHA Certified
Michael Domasica is an expert in renovation work, particularly the intricacy of coordinating construction work around functioning “live” buildings. Mike’s understanding of phasing, security and logistics, as well as his impressive knowledge of collaborative software tools, make him an invaluable asset on large retrofit projects. Over his career, Mike has been responsible for overseeing nearly $75 million worth of high-end commercial, retail, educational and government projects.
Mike recently completed the fast-track tenant-improvement build-out of Louis Sullivan’s landmark Carson, Pirie, Scott & Company department store in downtown Chicago on behalf of building owner Joseph Freed and Associates. Mike also was involved with the construction of the 100,000 SF corporate headquarters office for Superior Ambulance, Elmhurst, IL. Among the large variety of computer-based construction tools that Mike deploys to improve all aspects of the process are Constructware, Timberline, Primavera, and Microsoft Project.
Primary Responsibilities
As Project Manager, Mike Domasica operates as a single source of responsibility between the field personnel, the project superintendant, the operational staff of Alter Construction Management and the client. In this capacity, he performs the critical tasks associated with project coordination, purchasing and scheduling, scope review, cost control, quality control, and safety. Additionally, he is in charge of reviewing daily and weekly manpower, progress, safety and budget reports that measure the success of a project.
Background
Mike, who joined Alter Construction Management in 2006, brings four years of multiple project design/build and plan-and-spec construction experience to the firm. His primary projects have been the construction of a 100,000 SF corporate headquarters office for Superior Ambulance, Inc., in Elmhurst, IL; and managing the fast-track tenant-improvement build-out of 50,000 SF in Louis Sullivan’s landmark Carson, Pirie, Scott & Company store in downtown Chicago on behalf of building owner Joseph Freed and Associates.
Prior to joining Alter Construction Management, Mike was Assistant Project Manager with Pacific Construction Services, Inc., where he was responsible for construction projects valued at approximately $20 million. Representative projects include the renovation of the Emergency Department – Building # 200 at Edward Hines, Jr., Veterans Administration Hospital, Hines, IL; the construction of the Rock Island Arsenal Child Development Center, Rock Island, IL; and the renovation of the Bachelor Enlisted Quarters at Great Lakes Naval Center, North Chicago, IL.
Representative Projects
- Superior Ambulance, Inc.,
Elmhurst, IL:
100,000 SF corporate headquarters - Sullivan Center,
Chicago, IL:
50,000 SF tenant-improvement build-out in Carson, Pirie, Scott & Company department store
Education and Accreditation
Bachelor of Science in Building Construction,
Purdue University
OSHA Safety Certificate
OSHA Trenching Safety Certificate
Army Corps of Engineers Training Course (Construction Quality Management for Contractors)
Don Dayton is one of the industry’s most seasoned project superintendants with a half century of-on-site project management experience. As such, he has a rare expertise in how to manage large multi-generational teams of contractors in different disciplines, and an unsurpassed view of the technological changes that have advanced the industry. In a field where so much depends on never losing a day and always maintaining quality, Don draws on a wealth of experience with virtually every type of client, municipality and project in order to deal with the headwinds of construction and maintain his extraordinary track record of holding to schedules and budgets.
Don’s efforts on behalf of Alter Construction Management have included two industrial buildings totaling 256,426 SF at Lake Center Corporate Park, Mt. Prospect, IL; Corridors I, II and III, three Class A office buildings totaling 517,500 SF, Downers Grove, IL; the State of Illinois Building, a 173,000 SF government building, Chicago, IL; the Illinois Department of Transportation, a 147,000 SF office building and communications center, Schaumburg, IL; and Foster Electric (U.S.A.), Inc., a 160,000 SF manufacturing/warehouse facility, Schaumburg, IL.
Primary Responsibilities
As Senior Project Superintendent, Don Dayton is responsible for on-site project coordination, including the supervision of contractors, subcontractors and other field personnel; allocating manpower and materials; maintaining schedules and quality control; and assuring job-site safety. Additionally, he works with clients to coordinate post-construction services.
Background
Don joined Alter Construction Management in 1992. He has more than 35 years of experience in the development of office, industrial, retail and institutional facilities.
Don’s efforts on behalf of Alter Construction Management have included two industrial buildings totaling 256,426 SF at Lake Center Corporate Park, Mt. Prospect, IL; Corridors I, II and III, 517,500 SF of office buildings, Downers Grove, IL; State of Illinois Department of Public Aid, a 173,000 SF office building, Chicago, IL; ParkWest/505, a 385,000 SF warehouse/distribution center, Carol Stream, IL; the Illinois Department of Transportation, a 147,000 SF office building and communications center, Schaumburg, IL; Squire-Cogswell Company, an 81,600 SF office/manufacturing facility, Gurnee, IL; Schaumburg Tech Center, two buildings containing 94,639 SF of office and research-and-development space, Schaumburg, IL; and Foster Electric (U.S.A.), Inc., a 160,000 SF manufacturing/warehouse facility, Schaumburg, IL.
Representative Projects
- Lake Center Corporate Park
Mt. Prospect, IL:
256,426 SF industrial buildings - Corridors I, II and III
Downers Grove, IL:
517,500 SF office buildings - Illinois Department of Transportation
Schaumburg, IL:
147,000 SF office building - Schaumburg Tech Center
Schaumburg, IL:
94,639 SF office buildings - Foster Electric (U.S.A.), Inc.
Schaumburg, IL:
160,000 SF manufacturing/warehouse facility