Quality Responsibility at Every Level
| Years | Role | Quality responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 to present | Journeyman Carpenter, Carpenters Local 10 | Installing work to the drawings and instructions |
| 1994 to 2004 | Lead Carpenter and Foreman | Checking crew work in carpentry, framing, millwork and finishes |
| 2004 to 2005 | Project Manager and Superintendent, Oakley Construction Contractors | Coordinating trades and checking work on commercial and educational upgrades |
| 2005 to 2007 | Foreman and Construction Supervisor, City of Chicago Department of General Services | Ensuring adherence to safety, accessibility and construction codes |
| 2007 to present | General Foreman, City of Chicago Department of Aviation, O'Hare | Overseeing renovation, maintenance and inspection schedules; directing 25+ trades |
Inspection Schedules at O'Hare
At O'Hare International Airport, Paul oversees inspection and maintenance schedules for flooring systems, lighting and ventilation in public areas, manages the installation and maintenance of furniture and fixtures in concourses, restaurants, food courts and waiting areas, and directs trades responsible for carpentry, flooring, plumbing, electrical and finish work. Work must meet accessibility, safety and Department of Aviation requirements, and it must be right before a space returns to public use. That daily practice of scheduled inspection and correction is directly relevant to construction quality disputes.
Licensing and Training
Paul holds an active general contractor license issued by the City of Chicago. His training includes OSHA 30-Hour Construction and OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Outreach, completed in 2025, fall protection, scaffold, ladder and PPE training, and the Chicago Department of Aviation's Disability Awareness and Assistance Program training, completed in 2024. He is not a licensed engineer, architect or special inspector.
Testimony Experience
Paul has testified at deposition and trial in a construction defect case in the Circuit Court of Will County, Illinois, at an AAA arbitration hearing, and at deposition in a Wyoming residential construction matter. He has been retained by plaintiffs and defendants. His CV lists these matters to show the kinds of engagements he handles, not their outcomes.
His Approach
Paul evaluates quality records and work the way he evaluates work on his own projects: he looks at what was required, what was checked, what was found and what was done about it. He reports what the evidence shows, including where a party's quality practices were reasonable. Where a question requires engineering, testing or design expertise, he says so early.