McLaren Blass
Mclean
Summary
Construction professional with experience in commercial project controls and residential housing construction, supporting cost, schedule, subcontractor coordination, and field execution across active project phases. Seeking to transition into residential and affordable housing development with a focus on full-cycle project delivery and community impact.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager
Chick-fil-A
Atlanta | During Undergraduate Studies
- Directed daily operations for a high-volume, multi-million dollar location, overseeing shift execution and supervising ~12 team members per shift within a 100+ person organization, while managing staffing, labor costs, and performance projections
Office Engineer
Holder Construction
Ashburn
01.2026 - Current
- Own coordination and project controls for a $300M+ data center project, managing $100M+ in subcontractor scope across multiple trade packages from buyout through closeout, including cost tracking, scheduling, procurement coordination, RFIs/submittals, and change order support
- Track scope changes and support change order development, cost forecasting, and budget updates by evaluating schedule and financial impacts across active work packages
- Interpret construction drawings and coordinate MEP/structural trades to resolve constructability issues and support field execution and sequencing
- Lead field walks, coordination meetings, and schedule reviews with subcontractors and project teams to manage sequencing, mitigate risk, and maintain project delivery goals
- Support project documentation, permitting workflows, and reporting inputs using construction management systems
Project Management Intern
Holder Construction
Atlanta
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Supported project delivery for a large-scale construction project through cost tracking, schedule coordination, procurement support, and subcontractor coordination across active multi-trade phases
- Managed RFIs, submittals, and buyout tracking while coordinating between field and office teams to resolve scope gaps, support sequencing, and maintain alignment between design documents and field execution
Construction Volunteer
Habitat for Humanity
Atlanta
08.2019 - Current
- Contributed to residential construction and renovation projects from foundation through closeout, supporting framing, interior build-out, and finish phases across multiple homes
- Worked alongside site supervisors, subcontractors, and volunteer crews to execute scheduled construction activities, support field sequencing, and maintain safe, organized jobsite operations
Education
B.S. - Construction Science And Management
Georgia Institute of Technology
12-2025
Skills
- Cost Estimating & Budget Development
- Project Scheduling & Look-Ahead Planning
- Subcontractor Coordination
- Procurement & Materials Management
- RFIs & Submittals
- Change Order Management
- Contract Administration
- Construction Drawings & Plan Interpretation
- MEP & Trade Coordination
- Field Coordination & Site Oversight
- Permit Coordination
- Project Reporting & Documentation
Certification
- OSHA 30
LANGUAGES
English
Spanish
Timeline
Office Engineer
Holder Construction
01.2026 - Current
Project Management Intern
Holder Construction
05.2025 - 08.2025
Construction Volunteer
Habitat for Humanity
08.2019 - Current
Manager
Chick-fil-A
B.S. - Construction Science And Management
Georgia Institute of Technology
AWARDS
Chick-fil-A Bright Futures Scholarship Recipient, 7x24 Exchange Merit Scholarship Recipient — Atlanta, GA, Most Valuable Player — Georgia Tech Water Polo Team