Gerard Creegan
San Jose
Summary
Results-driven and highly accomplished executive with over 25 years of experience in the construction industry. Expertise in managing large-scale and small-scale construction projects, leading cross-functional teams, and driving operational efficiency. Proven track record in delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Adept at strategic planning, risk management, and fostering client relationships.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Operations Manager/Licensed Contractor
Kleen Tech
Fremont, CA
03.2026 - Current
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
- Led multi-million dollar construction projects, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
- Developed strategic partnerships with subcontractors to enhance project efficiency and quality.
- Mentored project managers and team leads, fostering professional development and operational excellence.
- Evaluated contractor performance, driving improvements through feedback and collaborative problem-solving.
- Expanded company''s client base through consistently positive referrals from satisfied clients resulting in increased business opportunities.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously without compromising quality or exceeding budgets constraints.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations, guidelines, codes of practice ensuring full compliance during all phases of construction projects .
- Coordinated permitting processes with local authorities for streamlined approvals and reduced delays in project timelines.
General Manager/VP of Operations
BlueSpruce Landscape and Construction
08.2023 - 10.2025
- Manage construction projects from inception to completion, including budgeting, scheduling, and quality control.
- Oversee all construction operations, managing a portfolio of projects.
- Lead a team of professionals, including project managers, Designers, engineers, and site supervisors.
- Develop and implement strategic plans to optimize project delivery and improve operational efficiency.
- Negotiate contracts with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure favorable terms and conditions.
- Monitor project progress, addressing any issues or delays to ensure timely completion.
- Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, government officials, and industry partners.
- Implement safety protocols and compliance measures to maintain a zero-accident work environment.
- Achieved a 15% reduction in project costs through effective resource management and process improvements.
- Conflict Resolution: Address and resolve any conflicts or issues that arise within the project team.
- Regulatory knowledge: Well-versed in building codes, safety regulations, and environmental guidelines, ensuring compliance throughout the projects.
Production Manager
IBI
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Set up and implemented an in-house Project manager training program, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Managed production, material, safety, and quality control departments.
- Efficiently and effectively organize operations to maximize profitability & customer satisfaction.
- Identify and implement necessary improvements.
- Ensure everyone operates with integrity, in compliance with all government regulations, and our standards.
- Coordinate weekly assignments to ensure projects are on schedule and budget.
- Review all estimates to verify budgets and schedules are achievable.
- Resolve customer issues with empathy while bringing economical, problem-solving solutions that ensure the Property Managers look great to their building owners and tenants.
- Identify labor needs and create necessary plans for achieving production goals while keeping positive employee morale.
- Reviewing and verifying constructability of the plans and specifications through meeting with subcontractors and consultants as well as through the RFI and submittal process.
- Creating and enforcing a construction schedule that is tracked and updated daily with a constant monthly look ahead to ensure timely completion of all projects.
- Initial project estimates and bidding (minimum of 3 bids) and qualifying subcontractors.
- Preparing scopes of work and recommending subcontractors to be selected for contracting on the construction of the project. Sending out invitations to bid and managing the bidding process.
- Negotiating scopes of work and final contract amounts, preparing, estimating, and verifying change order requests.
- Responding to RFI's or submittals and responding to subcontractor or consultants ' related questions.
- Directing and managing each of the Superintendents and Project Engineers to maintain the performance of subcontractors and consultants on-site.
- Implementation of strict construction safety practices.
- Verify compliance with the plans and specifications, hosting weekly and monthly jobsite meetings as well as managing and conducting other duties necessary for the successful completion of the projects.
- Review monthly subcontractor invoices.
- Working knowledge of Google Drive, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and word, Smartsheets, Proest, Control Board and Clock shark.
Operations Manager
AllSite Corp
01.2019 - 01.2021
- As Operations Manager I oversee multiple project managers at a time and am responsible for the overall administrative and technical direction of site operations as well as planning, coordinating, and directing the entire construction effort to ensure each project is constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule.
- Manages Company Business operations including budget, costs, schedule, risk management, insurances, quality control and performance, and overall progress against plan and scope.
- Directs, leads and is accountable for all phases of Company Projects from Pre-Construction to Close out.
- Responsible for achievement of project revenue and profit objectives and effective management of overhead costs.
- Maintain schedules, writes scopes of work, and distributes sub contracts and contracts.
- Manage all requisitions and payments, including lien releases.
- Proficient with MS OFFICE and project management software.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Working knowledge of residential construction methods, techniques and systems; and building codes.
- Production Planning.
- Reviews proposals / contracts for feasibility, cost and schedule issues.
- Ongoing evaluation of subcontractors.
- Responsible for obtaining permits and Management of Jobs.
- Responsible for a complete understanding of the job from available verbal and written information including blueprints, specifications and bids.
- Ensures that each job site is visited daily by a company representative to monitor job progress, quality, safety, cleanliness and site security.
- Oversees job schedules, orders materials and schedules subcontractors.
- Conducts a pre-construction meeting at the start of each job. Responsible for emailing weekly Job Report to clients.
- Conducts regular project review meetings with clients.
- Responsible for change orders: scope, cost, documentation, and customer approval.
- Responsible for punch list and job completion, Financial / Cost Management.
- Identifies cost concerns in the estimating phase.
- Tracks actual costs against estimates and coordinates with sales and accounting.
- Approves invoices for payment supervision.
- Ensures compliance with all company rules, policies and agreements.
- Supervises field staff and subcontractors.
- Evaluates quality at each production step.
- Document company procedures and train employees and subcontractors.
Principal
Creegan Construction
01.2013 - 01.2019
- CSLB License No B1002055 Active
- Own and Manage General Construction Company specializing in remodels, additions, Tenant improvements and general construction services.
- Responsible for all aspects of the business, lead generation, sales, purchasing and estimating, subcontractor supervision, dealing with city officials, architects, engineers, home owners, and client representatives.
- Create and Manage project budgets. Manage subcontractors, including dealing with change orders, information requests, and design changes.
- Meeting with City Officials to obtain permits. Manage inspection process. Produce detailed as Built drawings as required.
Project Manager
Munster Joinery- Ireland
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Managing new projects from conception through all stages up to completion and finalizing accounts.
- Communication with architects, engineers and clients on technical queries and design changes.
- Liaising with internal personnel on estimates, production, schedules, after sales service and account discrepancies.
- Monitoring day to day site activities to ensure contract compliance and client satisfaction.
Construction Manager
Barrack Homes
01.2007 - 01.2007
- Overall responsibility for the management of a 100+ unit construction site using a combination of Type 1 and Type IV and V construction.
- Co-ordinate and manage subcontractors.
- Direct and Supervise Staff, workers, manage time sheets, collaborate with executive staff on hiring as required.
- Installation of waste water treatment plant off site to meet local requirements.
- Co-ordination with architects, engineers and clients and problem solving when site issues arose.
- Key point of contact with utility companies on installations and inspections.
Construction Manager
Glenman Corporation
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Managing a team on a High Density Mixed Use Development, using type IV and V construction.
- Day to Day Management of employees, including performance tracking, employee reviews, mentoring of assistant managers and engineers.
- Responsible for 3 week look ahead.
- Create and Maintain Master Schedule.
- Select, Contract and oversee Subcontractors.
- Manage Safety Program.
- Manage and Chair twice monthly design team meetings.
- Responsible for RFI, change order agreements and costs.
- Ensure completion/adherence to internal compliance checklists, and ISO 9001.
- Manage and schedule external subcontractors and part time labor.
- Accountable for Internal Labour allocations.
- Subcontractor billing, change sheets and disputes.
- Manage trade Union delegates and Negotiations.
- Liaising with client representatives and architects on site inspections and contract compliance.
Finishing Superintendent
Mc Inerney Construction
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Supervising the various subcontractors from Rough stage through to the close of sale on a 400+ unit construction site.
- Liaising with utility companies on connections and installation issues.
- Dealing with designers and clients on changes as site progressed.
- Management of internal employees.
- Material take off from blueprints.
- Completion of defect reports and punch lists.
Gerard Creegan Construction Ltd
01.1994 - 01.2001
- Set up my own construction company, concentrating mainly on internal decorative plasterwork and external finishes.
- Home extensions and renovations and alterations.
- Employed 3 people at peak times.
Education
Leaving Certificate - High School
Marian College
Mohill, Co Leitrim, Ireland06.1992
Construction Certification - undefined
DIT Bolton Street
Dublin, Ireland06.2002
Construction Technology - undefined
Limerick RTC
Limerick, Ireland06.1993
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Team leadership
- Operations management
- Customer service
- Employee relations and conflict resolution
- Project management
- Project leadership
- Client relations
Affiliations
- Director of Fundraising for Willow Glen Athletic Boosters.
- Member of Vistage, emerging leaders.
Certification
- Certificate in Construction Studies.
- Managing Safety in Construction.
- First Aid/CPR March 2022.
- Harassment Training.
Languages
Fluent in English, with Spanish language skills.
Interests
Gaelic football, Golf, Fishing, Soccer, Coach Kids Soccer
Timeline
Construction Operations Manager/Licensed Contractor
Kleen Tech
03.2026 - Current
General Manager/VP of Operations
BlueSpruce Landscape and Construction
08.2023 - 10.2025
Production Manager
IBI
01.2021 - 01.2023
Operations Manager
AllSite Corp
01.2019 - 01.2021
Principal
Creegan Construction
01.2013 - 01.2019
Project Manager
Munster Joinery- Ireland
01.2007 - 01.2012
Construction Manager
Barrack Homes
01.2007 - 01.2007
Construction Manager
Glenman Corporation
01.2005 - 01.2007
Finishing Superintendent
Mc Inerney Construction
01.2001 - 01.2005
Gerard Creegan Construction Ltd
01.1994 - 01.2001
Construction Certification - undefined
DIT Bolton Street
Construction Technology - undefined
Limerick RTC
Leaving Certificate - High School
Marian College
Additional information
- Valid passport and employment authorisation.
- California driving license.
- First Aid.
- Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Project.