Darrin Colombo has over 30 years of experience in construction and real estate management, including 19 years as a project manager overseeing commercial construction projects. He has a track record of completing projects on time and under budget while maintaining high quality and client satisfaction. His expertise includes planning, estimating, scheduling, budgeting, safety compliance, and developing strong client relationships.

1. Darrin Colombo
Project Manager
C. 214-909-1105
Darrin.Colombo@yahoo.com
Over 30 years experience in the Construction and Real Estate industry. 19 years in Construction Management. Have an easy going
but firm management style. Proactive in heading off issues before they arise. Have high regard to maintaining ethical standards.
A strong emphasis on Client Satisfaction and High Quality Production while maintaining Budget and Schedule.
Project Manager - 9 years
Davaco, Inc. Dallas, TX. – Specializing in Retail build out and Roll out projects
www.davacoinc.com
PHN Construction Wheaton, IL. – Specializing in Aquatic Centers and Municipal Projects, Design build and Public bid
www.phnconstruction.com
Kinko’s Construction Ventura, Ca. (Chicago office) – Exclusive contract with Kinko’s copy centers
Clients
• Abercrombie, Hollister, Victoria’s Secret, Bath and Body, Limited, Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, Eddie Bauer, Men’s
Warehouse, Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club and Kinko’s.
• Park Districts (Illinois) – Mt. Prospect, Arlington Heights and St. Charles.
Accomplishments
• Built strong client relations and brought in millions of dollars in revenue, with a client that the company had fallen out of favor with
(Limited Brands - Victoria Secret, Bath and Body) due to past experiences, prior to my employment.
• Continually brought in profit margins between 19 - 26% on full scope projects.
• Averaged over 35% profit margin on Rollout projects.
• Setup, ran and closed out multiple (up to 9 consecutive full scope remodels and new stores, up to 100 store rollout).
• Oversaw the West and East Texas Region of McDonalds $216M Nationwide Coffee Beverage Business project, from bid package
through construction and closeout documentation.
• Hand selected by CEO to build the high profile Kinko’s Store # 1,000 Downtown Chicago.
• Always complete stores on time, under budget, with minimal Punch items (zero punch on Kinko’s).
• Continually performed beyond client expectations.
Specialties
• Overall responsibility for multiple commercial construction and remodeling projects from concept planning through construction
completion and project closeout.
• Planning, Estimating, Bid Packages, Contract Negotiations, Municipal Relations, Schedule Coordination, Management and
Mentoring of employees and Sub Contractors, Excellent Communicator with both internal and external teams, Construction Oversight,
Expense & Budget Management, Reporting & Communications, OSHA compliance, Customer Relations, Business Development,
Client Liaison, Team Player.
• Tracking project schedules & deliveries, and uploading photos & documentation to client or assigned internal portal.
• Build effective and productive relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors and suppliers.
Business Owner – 4 years
Advocate Inspections, Inc. Crystal Lake, IL – Residential and Commercial Real Estate Inspections
Clients
• Continuous referrals from the areas top Attorneys, Real Estate Agents, Mortgage Companies, Camco, and Past Clients.
Accomplishments
• Always exceeded client expectations. Solid reputation as a leader in the community. Honest, thorough and professional.
• Zero lawsuits or insurance claims.
Specialties
• Founder, Inspector, Consultant, marketing, networking, report writing, consult with clients and clients attorneys.
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2. Darrin Colombo
Project Manager
C. 214-909-1105
Darrin.Colombo@yahoo.com
Safety Director / Superintendent – 10 years
C.M.M. Enterprises Huntley, IL. - Specializing in construction and remodel of fast food restaurants
Windsor Development Elgin, IL. – Independent Living Facilities
www.winddev.com
Dominick’s Foods and Jewel Foods Northlake, IL. / Melrose Park, IL. – (In house Construction) – New Stores and Remodels
www.dominicks.com / www.jewelosco.com
Clients
• Wendy’s, McDonalds, Hardees’s, Boston Market, Einstein’s Bagel and East Side Mario’s.
• Village Green assisted living facility.
• Dominick’s and Omni Food stores. Jewel Osco Food and Drugs.
Accomplishments
• Developed and maintained a companywide Safety Program, trained employees, site OSHA compliance inspections and OSHA
reporting.
• Built a 120 unit Independent Living facility.
• Built and remodeled numerous restaurants.
• In Store Bank of America Installation and Storewide check out conversion to an IBM – LAN system.
• Underwent OSHA Safety Squad Blitz, unscathed (zero violations).
Specialties
• Bid Solicitations, contract negotiations, permitting, develop project schedule, site supervision and coordination, city inspections,
safety meetings.
• Client communications including reports, schedule updates, verbal and written communication.
Carpenter Forman to Apprenticeship – 8 years
Gustafson and Lindburg Construction Niles, IL. – Single family and multi- family contractor
Carpenter Crew Leader / Forman - 4 years
• Layout, framing, backing, exterior trim, punch list, quality control.
• Managed framing crew, roofing crew and exterior trim crew.
Surman Construction Park Ridge, IL. - specializing in the building and remodeling of bars and restaurants
Apprenticeship – 4 Years
• Clients: Snuggery Pub, Teasers Pub, Broadway Jacks, Cadillac Ranch, Dumas Walkers.
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