# Leon McNeil

Leon McNeil is a remote worker on Himalayas, Design & Construction Manager at Palisadoes Development Ltd, based in Jamaica.

Source: https://himalayas.app/@leonmcneil

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Design & Construction Manager with 18+ years ensuring compliant, high-quality projects across public and private sectors.
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| Detail | Value |
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| Availability | Open to opportunities |
| Location | Jamaica |
| Authorized to work in | Jamaica |
| Job categories | Director Of Design & Construction, Facilities Manager, Project Officer, Property Manager, Architectural Designer, Construction Manager, Design Build Project Management, Project Design Manager, Design Project Manager, Virtual Design And Construction (VDC) Manager, Project Manager Construction, Construction Project Manager, Commercial Construction Manager, General Construction Manager |
| Skills | Architectural Design, Project Planning, Project Scheduling, Contract Administration, Compliance, Quality Control, Risk Management, Construction Management, Facilities Management, Stakeholder Management, Reporting, Autocad, Revit, Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Building Code Compliance, safety standards, Microsoft Word |

## What I'm looking for

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I’m looking to lead end-to-end design and construction delivery where compliance, safety, and quality matter. I want a role that values strong stakeholder coordination, contract discipline, and practical risk and schedule management to deliver efficient outcomes.
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## About

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I’m a results-driven Design & Construction Manager with 18+ years of progressive experience in facilities management, construction oversight, and contract administration. I focus on compliance, quality control, and improving project efficiency while coordinating stakeholders through every phase of delivery.

Since 2017, I’ve led the full lifecycle management of commercial, residential, institutional, and sports projects at Palisadoes Development Ltd. I negotiate contracts with vendors and subcontractors to achieve cost savings without compromising quality, and I direct 150+ professionals to streamline workflows and meet deadlines.

From 2014 to 2017, as Facilities Manager at Caribbean Maritime University – Palisadoes Park, I supervised maintenance of buildings, boats, and vehicles. I coordinated external consultants and contractors for upgrades and modifications, designed architectural plans for new structures, and managed project scheduling—while conducting inspections and compliance reporting for government projects.

Earlier, I served as a Project Officer at Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica and supported government approvals through project justifications, plans, schedules, and site compliance reporting. I also worked as a General/Property Manager at V.B. Realty Company Ltd, where I analyzed market trends, adjusted rental strategies, and identified property improvements and investment opportunities—strengthening my ability to balance operational needs with strategic planning.
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## Experience

### Design & Construction Manager (current)

Palisadoes Development Ltd. Jan 2017 - Present

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Led full lifecycle management of commercial, residential, institutional, and sports projects, ensuring design integrity and functional compliance. Negotiated vendor and subcontractor contracts, directed 150+ professionals, and streamlined workflows to meet deadlines.
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Skills: Project-Management, Architectural-Design, Quality-Control, Risk-Management, Autocad, Revit

### Facilities Manager

Caribbean Maritime University. Jan 2014 - Jan 2017

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Supervised maintenance of physical assets (buildings, boats, and vehicles) and coordinated external consultants and contractors for upgrades and modifications. Designed architectural plans for new structures, managed project scheduling, and conducted property inspections and compliance reporting.
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Skills: Facilities-Management, Project-Scheduling, Architectural-Design, Contract-Management, Quality-Control, Risk-Management, Autocad, Revit

### Project Officer

Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica. Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

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Developed project justifications, plans, and schedules for government approval. Conducted site inspections and compliance reporting and liaised with contractors and consultants for project modifications.
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Skills: Project-Scheduling, Compliance-Reporting, Site-Inspections

### General/Property Manager

V.B. Realty Company Ltd. Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

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Analyzed market trends and adjusted rental strategies. Produced financial and operational reports for stakeholders and identified property improvements and investment opportunities.
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Skills: Financial-Reporting, Operations-Reporting

## Education

### International Olympic Committee

Diploma - Advanced Management (Sports), Sports Management. 2011 - 2013

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Completed a Diploma in Advanced Management (sports) at the International Olympic Committee in Lucerne from 2011 to 2013.
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### University of Technology, Jamaica

Master of Architecture, Architecture. 2009 - 2011

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Earned a Master of Architecture at the University of Technology, Jamaica from 2009 to 2011.
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### University of Technology, Jamaica

Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, Architecture. 2001 - 2004

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Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture at the University of Technology, Jamaica from 2001 to 2004.
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## Tech stack

- AutoCAD

To contact Leon, message them from this profile with a Himalayas employer account: [Hire on Himalayas](https://himalayas.app/hire).

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