Paul brings more than 10 years of expertise in conceptual estimating, cost modeling, and hard bid coordination to his role as Vice President of Estimating at Leopardo Construction. His deep operational knowledge supports a standardized, high-quality approach to preconstruction budgeting while reinforcing a culture rooted in collaboration, precision, and trusted partner relationships.
Paul holds a Bachelor of Science in Building Construction Management from Purdue University and is LEED GA and OSHA 30-certified. His expertise in cost analysis, value design, and competitive bid strategy ensures alignment between project vision and profitable execution, guiding teams seamlessly from concept through negotiated and hard bid deliverables.
Throughout his career, Paul has led estimating strategy across a broad range of markets including healthcare, multifamily, luxury residential, hospitality, retail, federal, civic, and complex adaptive reuse projects. His leadership has contributed to the successful completion of numerous technically sophisticated and high-impact developments. Notable projects in his portfolio include 61 E. Banks, a 151,000-SF luxury apartment building; the Independence Library and Apartments, an 82,050-SF Chicago Public Library branch paired with a 66,500-SF affordable housing development; Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, a 103,000-SF ambulatory surgery center; and Ravenswood Senior Living, a 224,897-SF renovation and adaptive reuse project. His estimating leadership has played an essential role in guiding projects through early planning, driving schedule accountability, bid compliance, subcontractor qualification, and win strategy execution—among many others.
Paul is known for strengthening subcontractor and vendor relationships through frequent communication, thoughtful partnership building, and accountability in contractor qualification. He actively supports recruiting, estimator training, and cross-functional alignment of estimating with project operations leaders, ensuring clarity on scope, risk assessment, owner deliverables, and strategic resource planning.
Paul’s leadership continues to elevate Leopardo’s estimating capabilities—driving efficiency, sharpening win strategies, and supporting the delivery of iconic, purpose-built projects backed by enduring client and industry partnerships.