A Chicago Career
| Years | Role | Chicago experience |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 to present | Journeyman Carpenter | Carpenters Local 10 |
| 1994 to 2004 | Lead Carpenter and Foreman | Commercial, retail and residential projects, including work for Shriners Hospital, Marshall Field's and Jewel-Osco |
| 2004 to 2005 | Project Manager and Superintendent | Oakley Construction Contractors, commercial and educational facility upgrades |
| 2005 to 2007 | Foreman and Construction Supervisor | City of Chicago Department of General Services, City facilities including public safety buildings and offices |
| 2007 to present | General Foreman | City of Chicago Department of Aviation, O'Hare International Airport |
City of Chicago Facilities
For the Department of General Services, 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. Public work in Chicago is closely documented, permitted and inspected, which gives him practical familiarity with the records and procedures that govern it.
O'Hare International Airport
At O'Hare, Paul oversees large-scale renovation, maintenance and construction across terminals, concourses and public facilities. He directs more than 25 skilled trades responsible for carpentry, flooring, plumbing, electrical and finish work; manages the installation of furniture and fixtures in public areas including restaurants, food courts and waiting areas; and coordinates work so that airport operations continue without interruption. Renovating one of the busiest airports in the country while it stays open requires constant attention to sequencing, protection and quality.
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 or architect.
Testimony in Illinois
Paul's testimony history includes deposition and trial testimony in Scott v. Hartz Construction in the Circuit Court of Will County, Illinois, a deposition in a Circuit Court of Cook County matter, and an AAA arbitration hearing in Englehaupt v. A.B. Edward Enterprises. He has been retained by plaintiffs and defendants. The full list is in his CV. Matters are listed to show the type of work, not outcomes.
Why It Matters in Chicago Disputes
Chicago juries, judges and arbitrators hear from experts who may never have worked in the city. Paul has spent his career here, under Chicago codes, permits and trade practices, which allows him to explain local construction from first-hand experience.