Scott MacCallum
Libertyville
Summary
Senior construction leader with 25+ years of experience directing multi-million-dollar residential, commercial, and design/build projects. Proven track record of elevating operational performance, optimizing budgets, leading cross-functional teams, and driving company growth. Expert in full-cycle project oversight—from feasibility and design through engineering, permitting, execution, and client turnover. Recognized for operational discipline, strategic problem-solving, and strong vendor and client partnership development.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President (Director-Level Leader in Construction & Operations)
Top Tec Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical
01.2021 - Current
- Provide executive-level leadership collaborating directly with the President/CEO to define project strategies, operational standards, and performance objectives.
- Oversee the planning, engineering, permitting, and execution of complex construction and mechanical projects.
- Lead cross-functional teams and subcontractor groups to ensure alignment with technical specifications, quality expectations, and operational goals.
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and vendor partnerships, achieving significant cost savings and improved margin performance.
- Establish and enforce project controls, scheduling systems, and field execution plans to ensure timely, on-budget delivery.
- Strengthen customer relationships through proactive communication and high-accountability project management, resulting in strong client satisfaction and repeat business.
Project Supervising Manager
Giller & Giller Architectural – Design/Build Construction
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Directed high-profile design/build projects, leading all phases from planning to commissioning:
- Carillon Hotel, Miami Beach, FL — $4M
- Temple Emanu-El, Miami Beach, FL — $1.6M
- Jewish Museum of Florida – FIU, Miami Beach, FL — $600k
- Coordinated with architects, engineers, city officials, and client stakeholders to ensure design intent, compliance, and schedule alignment.
- Drove field operations and subcontractor performance, ensuring quality standards on complex institutional and hospitality projects.
Owner / Director of Operations
Scomac Construction
01.1994 - 01.2014
- Founded and operated a full-service construction company specializing in commercial tenant improvements, restaurants, custom homes, and luxury residential remodeling.
- Managed P&L, financial planning, sales, design review, estimating, scheduling, and quality control.
- Built and led high-performing teams of subcontractors, suppliers, and field personnel.
- Executed comprehensive lifecycle project management, ensuring adherence to building codes, safety standards, and client expectations.
- Established reputation for timely delivery, craftsmanship excellence, and strong customer relationships across long-term clientele.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, Illinois01.1978
Skills
- Construction Operations Leadership
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Multi-Million-Dollar Project Oversight
- Budgeting & Cost Control
- Contract Negotiation
- Engineering / Permitting / Compliance
- Organizational Development
- Stakeholder & Client Engagement
- Scheduling & Resource Allocation
- Vendor, Subcontractor & Team Management
- Quality Assurance & Risk Mitigation
- Master Carpenter / Technical Expertise
- Advanced understanding of architectural plans
- Engineering systems
- Mechanical integration
- Strong communication
- Executive-level reporting skills
- Highly computer literate
- Modern project management tools
Additional Capabilities
- Advanced understanding of architectural plans, engineering systems, and mechanical integration
- Strong communication and executive-level reporting skills
- Highly computer literate with modern project management tools
Timeline
Vice President (Director-Level Leader in Construction & Operations)
Top Tec Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical
01.2021 - Current
Project Supervising Manager
Giller & Giller Architectural – Design/Build Construction
01.2016 - 01.2019
Owner / Director of Operations
Scomac Construction
01.1994 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Northern Illinois University