Every Level of the Organization
Contractor conduct disputes ask how decisions were made at every level of a project: in the field by the crew, by the foreman directing the crew, by the superintendent coordinating trades, and by the project manager responsible for schedule, cost and documentation. Paul has worked at each of those levels.
| Years | Role | Organization |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 to present | Union Journeyman Carpenter | Carpenters Local 10 |
| 1994 to 2004 | Lead Carpenter and Foreman | Various firms; projects included Shriners Hospital, Marshall Field's and Jewel-Osco |
| 2004 to 2005 | Project Manager and Superintendent | Oakley Construction Contractors |
| 2005 to 2007 | Foreman and Construction Supervisor | City of Chicago, Department of General Services |
| 2007 to present | General Foreman | City of Chicago, Department of Aviation, O'Hare International Airport |
Superintendent and Project Manager
As Project Manager and Superintendent for Oakley Construction Contractors, Paul managed commercial and educational facility upgrades, including accessibility modifications and flooring. That role carried the responsibilities at the center of most contractor conduct disputes: scheduling and coordinating subcontractors, maintaining site records, managing changes, checking work and closing out projects.
Public-Sector Supervision
With the City of Chicago, Paul supervised renovation and maintenance across City facilities, including public safety buildings and offices, and was responsible for adherence to safety, accessibility and construction codes. At O'Hare he oversees large-scale renovation, maintenance and construction projects across terminals, concourses and public facilities, directs a team of more than 25 skilled trades, and coordinates work so that airport operations continue without interruption.
Public-sector work is heavily documented and inspected. That experience informs how Paul evaluates a contractor's records and quality control.
Licensing and Training
Paul holds an active general contractor license issued by the City of Chicago. His safety training includes OSHA 30-Hour Construction Outreach and OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Outreach, completed in 2025, along with fall protection, scaffold, ladder and PPE training. He completed the Chicago Department of Aviation's Disability Awareness and Assistance Program training in 2024. He is not a licensed engineer or architect.
Testimony Experience
Paul's testimony history includes construction defect matters in the Circuit Court of Will County, Illinois, where he testified at deposition and trial, an AAA arbitration hearing, and a deposition in a Wyoming residential construction case. He has been retained by plaintiffs and defendants. The matters are identified in his CV to show the type of work he does, not their outcomes.