AJ Deerey

KLewis Holdings Inc. — Southwest Florida

Luxury Residential Construction & Facility Management

I oversee the final-phase construction, transition and ongoing facility management of four large-scale luxury residential properties. Responsibility runs from roughly 98% construction completion, through final Certificate of Occupancy, and indefinitely into post-occupancy care.

I was brought in specifically to manage the critical transition phase of these residences: completing the remaining construction, coordinating specialized trades, closing out subcontractors, and preparing the properties for interior design, furnishings and full operational condition.

• Manage the final 2% of construction and coordinate all remaining specialty trades and vendors.
• Drive the properties through final inspections, punch-list completion, documentation and Certificate of Occupancy.
• Coordinate the transition from construction to interior design, furnishings and owner occupancy.
• Close out subcontractors — completion verification, outstanding items, warranties, documentation and final project requirements.
• Serve as the primary project coordinator through the post-construction transition and occupancy phase.
• Hold sole responsibility for the daily care, oversight and operational readiness of the residences on an ongoing basis.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance, repairs, vendors, contractors, service providers and property improvements.
• Maintain the residences to the standard expected of luxury private estates.
• Manage ongoing facility operations for additional completed properties within the broader real estate holdings portfolio.
• Act as the central point of coordination between ownership, construction teams, designers, vendors, service providers and property operations.
• Manage engineering, operations, maintenance and capital improvement projects across a portfolio of 122 commercial and residential properties throughout Southern Florida, directing multiple concurrent facility projects.
• Direct preventive and corrective maintenance programs for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, structural and life-safety systems.
• Supervise maintenance personnel and specialty contractors while maintaining quality, safety and OSHA compliance standards.
• Negotiate service agreements and vendor contracts, managing an annual maintenance and vendor budget of approximately $3.6M with value engineering initiatives to control costs.
• Conduct facility inspections, resolve complex maintenance issues and ensure compliance with applicable building codes.
• Manage tenant improvements, facility expansions, infrastructure upgrades and emergency repairs with minimal disruption, using ServiceChannel for work order tracking.
• Develop long-term asset management and preventive maintenance strategies that improve reliability, extend equipment life and reduce operating costs.

The role combines facility management, luxury residential construction closeout, owner and project coordination, property transition and estate operations — continuity from the final stages of construction through long-term ownership and care.

Danny Garcia Construction Inc. — Naples, Florida

Individual contracted services. Held concurrently while transitioning into facilities engineering.

• Manage construction of 10+ high-end custom homes annually, overseeing all phases from design consultation through final occupancy.
• Direct residential projects integrating pools, outdoor kitchens and commercial-grade glass.
• Coordinate vendors, suppliers and subcontractors for timely material delivery and adherence to blueprints.
• Ensure compliance with local, state and federal building codes, zoning laws and safety regulations.
• Oversee job site safety protocols and enforce OSHA standards.

Site Facility Development Division — Southern United States

• Managed facilities across multiple commercial, industrial and residential properties in several regions.
• Directed contractor, subcontractor, vendor and supplier activity, working directly with housing authorities.
• Developed and implemented preventive maintenance programs covering HVAC, plumbing, electrical and fire safety systems.
• Worked with property managers and tenants to resolve facility issues.

Optimal Construction LLC — West Palm Beach, Florida

Individual contracted services. Ran concurrently with the Site Facility Development Division role.

• Led construction and interior completion of a luxury oceanfront resort, covering high-end condominiums, a hotel and a spa.
• Oversaw project budgets exceeding $50M, tracking material costs, labour expenses and contract negotiations, cutting unnecessary expenditure by 15%.
• Supervised daily on-site operations for safety, code compliance and schedule.
• Established partnerships with 50+ vendors and suppliers, coordinating procurement and delivery.
• Implemented process improvements that increased construction efficiency by 25%.

Slab-2-Shingles Home Services LLC — Florida

Operated as a second business. Sold in 2016, transferring all client accounts and property management responsibilities.

• Managed daily operations for 12–18 estates and over 50 residential properties, covering inspections, maintenance and repairs.
• Performed residential inspections including new construction punch-outs, leak detection, mold testing and radon assessments.
• Coordinated 20+ contractors and service providers to keep properties move-in ready.
• Led water mitigation and hurricane recovery for 15+ storm-damaged properties.

Allstate Insurance Company

• Served on the Property Adjuster Weather-Related Catastrophe Team, handling damage claims from hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, hailstorms and wildfires.
• Evaluated and settled claims working with policyholders, contractors and internal teams.

Illinois Department of Transportation — Illinois

• Oversaw construction, maintenance and repair operations for Illinois transportation infrastructure.
• Supervised field operations and staff, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance on statewide projects.

Morse Diesel Inc. — Chicago, Illinois

• Oversaw on-site construction activities for the One Schaumburg Place project.
• Coordinated subcontractors, schedules, inspections and quality control.

Private Estate & Residential Portfolio

12–18 estates and 50+ residential properties under management. Day-to-day care of estates and homes for owners who were often away: inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs, and coordination of 20+ contractors and service providers. Included new-construction punch-outs, leak detection, mold testing and radon assessment, keeping properties move-in ready year round.

Luxury Oceanfront Resort

High-end condominiums, hotel and spa. Budgets exceeding $50M. Led construction and interior completion. Managed material costs, labour and contract negotiations, cutting unnecessary expenditure by 15%, and coordinated 50+ vendors and suppliers with no major supply chain disruption.

122-Property Commercial Portfolio

Commercial and residential portfolio. ~$3.6M annual maintenance and vendor budget. Multiple concurrent facility projects across locations, covering preventive and corrective maintenance, tenant improvements, infrastructure upgrades and emergency repairs, tracked through ServiceChannel.

One Schaumburg Place

Ground-up commercial construction. Oversaw on-site construction activity and coordinated subcontractors, schedules, inspections and quality control processes.

Storm Recovery & Water Mitigation

15+ storm-damaged properties restored to livable condition. Water mitigation, mold testing and remediation, leak detection and full property recovery following hurricane and flood events, alongside ongoing management of 50+ residential properties.