
DAN POLITO
PROJECT EXECUTIVE
As Project Executive, Dan is responsible for developing staff and creating high performing teams that deliver on all client expectations. Dan manages and oversees every project from start to finish, ensuring success throughout the entire construction process.
BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE
Growing up, Dan had an affinity for math and science which led him to complete his degree in civil engineering. He pursued a series of summer internships that exposed him to everything from surveying existing infrastructure to the construction of massive bridges and then onto commercial construction, where he found his personal niche. For Dan, commercial construction presents the perfect balance of people and process, allowing for complex and creative problem solving in a fast paced, collaborative work environment.
He has built over 1.5 million square feet of space for the region’s leading companies including University of Chicago, Motorola Mobility, Capital One, and Constellation Brands. Prior to joining ACCEND, Dan spent five years in the San Francisco Bay Area building relationships and constructing innovative spaces for technology and financial firms including Google, Prezi, Instacart, Flexport, Glassdoor and JPMC, amongst many others.
MANAGEMENT STYLE
Dan’s approach to orchestrating teams starts with being humble. He believes listening and creating a foundation of trust are essential. He also believes that a strong leader sets the bar in attitude and approach, but must be willing to roll up their sleeves to help get the job done.
INTERESTS & HOBBIES
Outside of construction, Dan’s life is filled with good food, hiking, traveling, live music and fascinating indie documentaries.
PROJECTS
TECH
Cision
Convergint Technologies
Flexport, San Francisco
Glassdoor
Google Partnerplex
Google, San Francisco
Hashicorp
HERE.com
Mapbox
Prezi
Rakuten
Starter League
LAW
Perkins Coie
Reed Smith
FINANCIAL
Allianz
Baker Tilly
Capital One, Monsoon
Capital One, Chicago
Capital One, Digital Labs
Capital One, San Francisco
Crowe Horwath
JPMorgan Chase
Morningstar, Inc.
Public Financial Management
Sandbox Industries
HOSPITALITY
Nari
Soho House
GENERAL BUSINESS
550 Kearny Spec Suite
At the Crossroads
Centerview Partners
Constellation Brands, Chicago
Constellation Brands, San Francisco
Harley Ellis Devereaux
Instacart
Olympic Club
Perkins + Will
Spencer Stuart, Chicago
Spencer Stuart, San Francisco
The Advisory Board Company
LABORATORY
Motorola GNPO
HEAVY RENOVATION
345 California – The Room
505 Sansome Lobby
Denby High School
PSAV
UC Chicago Theological Seminary
NEW CONSTRUCTION
Ogden International School of Chicago
UC Reva and David Logan Center
RESIDENTIAL
Private High-Rise Residence
Some projects listed above were completed while working for a previous construction company.