Debbie Kalck
Lombard,IL
Summary
Results-oriented Director of Construction Operations with proven expertise in managing complete project life cycles and overseeing profit and loss. Skilled in fostering collaboration among cross-functional teams and building strong client relationships. Achievements include optimizing workflows and successfully delivering projects in challenging multi-family and commercial construction settings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Director of Operations
LMC Construction
Bensenville, Illinois
06.2023 - Current
- Oversee over $17 million in complex multi-family commercial construction projects across Illinois and Florida.
- Managed three high-profile 2025 projects: parking garage restoration, pool deck waterproofing restoration, and structural steel and polycarbonate panel restoration/replacement.
- P&L budget management and resource allocation for construction initiatives.
- Serve as primary contact to establish long-term partnerships with clients and stakeholders.
- Facilitate communication among project teams, clients, and stakeholders to ensure project progress transparency.
- Develop policies and procedures to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with safety, scheduling, budgeting, industry regulations, and quality standards.
- Provide leadership and guidance to project managers and supervisors.
Branch Manager
Western Specialty Contractors
Glendale Heights, Illinois
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Directed daily branch operations, overseeing customer service, human resources, sales, and marketing activities.
- Increased project management and sales team by one member to enhance productivity.
- Boosted annual bonus pool in 2022, and achieved a 16.6 percent increase in team profitability over 12 months, subsequently increasing both 2022 and 2023 bonus pool payouts.
- Received top Field Safety Award in 2023 for performance and commitment to safety.
- Monitored P&L financial performance weekly and monthly to meet and exceed corporate fiscal goals.
- Cultivated strong client relationships to enhance financial services and foster loyalty.
- Facilitated weekly team meetings to review progress on sales efforts and Work In Progress reports.
- Managed branch operations to exceed targets for sales, billings, and profit metrics.
Director of Operations
LMC Construction
BENSENVILLE, IL
09.2017 - 05.2022
- Oversaw over $25 million in complex multi-family commercial construction projects in Illinois.
- P&L budget management and resource allocation for construction initiatives.
- Acted as primary liaison to strengthen partnerships with clients and stakeholders.
- Facilitated communication among project teams, clients, and stakeholders to ensure project progress transparency.
- Developed policies and procedures to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with safety, scheduling, budgeting, industry regulations, and quality standards.
- Provided leadership and guidance to project managers and supervisors.
Education
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, INCarthage College
Kenosha, WISkills
- Full life cycle project management
- P&L management
- Client relationship management
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Contract administration
- Project accounting expertise
- Certified Payroll and Union Benefits expertise
- Construction safety
- Multi-team collaboration
- Process optimization
- Subcontractor relationship management
- Permitting compliance
- Project schedule adherence
- Construction software proficiency
Certification
Licensed City of Chicago Masonry and Concrete Contractor
Timeline
Director of Operations
LMC Construction
06.2023 - Current
Branch Manager
Western Specialty Contractors
06.2022 - 06.2023
Director of Operations
LMC Construction
09.2017 - 05.2022
Valparaiso University
Carthage College