Blair MacNeill
Toronto
Summary
Professional senior construction leader with extensive experience in project management, strategic planning, and resource allocation. Proven track record in driving project success through effective team collaboration and adaptive problem-solving. Strong expertise in budget management, regulatory compliance, and quality control. Respected for fostering results-driven environment that meets organizational goals and client expectations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder / President
Development Consultants Inc.
01.2021 - Current
- Provide turnkey Construction Management services for projects spanning residential, commercial, and retail.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors, and strategic partners.
- Established a successful business by identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions.
- Led the strategic planning process to define project goals and ensure alignment across all departments.
Chief Executive Officer
FirstCon Group
04.2018 - 12.2020
- Managed executive oversight for all aspects of corporate operations.
- Drove continuous improvement by fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and open communication across all levels of the organization.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors, and strategic partners.
- Managed financial, operational, and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers and vendors, ensuring cost-effective procurement processes.
Vice President Multi-Family Construction
ONE Properties
04.2016 - 04.2018
- Led inter-departmental teams for the successful completion of major projects.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long-term goals.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
- Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
Vice President Residential Construction
Reliance Construction (Toronto)
01.2015 - 04.2016
- Activity managed a team of twenty-five personnel across multiple departments.
- Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
- Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Negotiated high-value contracts that maximized profitability while mitigating risks for the organization.
Senior Construction Manager
The Madison Group
11.2011 - 12.2014
- Drove all aspects of high-rise mixed-use developments from conception through completion.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers and subcontractors to confirm fair pricing and quality service.
- Managed multimillion-dollar budgets, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources while maintaining quality standards.
- Tracked project costs and other financial metrics to maximize profitability.
- Coordinated with site personnel, clients and local government officials to achieve on-time project delivery.
- Established efficient scheduling processes to coordinate labor, materials, equipment usage for seamless project progression.
Senior Project Manager
The Daniels Corporation
05.2005 - 11.2010
- Led cross-functional teams for successful project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
- Directed project scope and cost changes and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep the project on track.
- Mentored junior project managers and team members to enhance their skills and career growth.
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
Education
Architectural Technology / Design Co-Op - Architecture
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Oakville, ON07-1992
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON06-1989
Skills
- Team leadership / Building / Mentorship
- Strategic thinking
- Ethics and integrity
- Contract negotiation / Management
- Organizational structuring
- Strategic planning
- Project management
- Consulting
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Certified Engineering Technician, Sheridan College, 1992
Timeline
Founder / President
Development Consultants Inc.
01.2021 - Current
Chief Executive Officer
FirstCon Group
04.2018 - 12.2020
Vice President Multi-Family Construction
ONE Properties
04.2016 - 04.2018
Vice President Residential Construction
Reliance Construction (Toronto)
01.2015 - 04.2016
Senior Construction Manager
The Madison Group
11.2011 - 12.2014
Senior Project Manager
The Daniels Corporation
05.2005 - 11.2010
- Certified Engineering Technician, Sheridan College, 1992
Architectural Technology / Design Co-Op - Architecture
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology
University of Guelph
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