PHILLIP McGRAW
Greer
Summary
Operations and project management professional with 14+ years of leadership experience directing facilities, infrastructure, maintenance, and construction projects across military, industrial, and residential environments. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage vendors and contractors, coordinate complex projects, and improve operational performance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner / Operations Manager
Home Repair & Exterior Services
01.2023 - Current
- Direct daily operations for a residential maintenance and repair business serving multiple HOA communities.
- Manage project planning, scheduling, procurement, and customer communications.
- Coordinate maintenance activities across 8 HOA communities totaling 100+ homes per community.
- Partner directly with HOA boards and property management companies.
Facilities Supervisor / Alternate Facility Security Officer
Watco Dock & Rail
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Directed facility operations for a 1,300-acre industrial campus.
- Managed maintenance, construction, and capital improvement projects.
- Coordinated contractor selection, project bidding, and project execution.
- Oversaw safety, environmental, and MARSEC compliance programs.
Damage Controlman
United States Coast Guard
01.2007 - 01.2021
- Led maintenance and operational readiness programs supporting mission-critical vessel systems.
- Supervised personnel responsible for mechanical, plumbing, fire suppression, and infrastructure systems.
- Planned and executed preventative maintenance programs.
- Managed maintenance operations supporting housing facilities, docks, and infrastructure assets.
Assistant Maintenance Supervisor
Continental Group
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Assisted in managing maintenance operations for a 600-unit residential community.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Dearborn High School
Aurora, INSkills
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Facilities Management
- Team Leadership
- Contractor & Vendor Management
- Budget & Resource Planning
- Process Improvement
- Project Scheduling
- Regulatory Compliance
Certification
- MTSA Certified Facility Security Officer (MARSEC)
- Leadership & Management School
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Advanced Shipboard Firefighting
- Repair Locker Leader
- Advanced Steel & Aluminum Welding
SELECTED LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
- Directed operations for a 1,300-acre industrial facility with more than 3 million square feet of warehouse space.
- Managed maintenance and project coordination efforts supporting 8 HOA communities totaling 100+ homes.
- Led construction and infrastructure improvement projects from planning through execution.
- Served 14 years in the United States Coast Guard, including 7 years as Engineer of the Watch.
Timeline
Owner / Operations Manager
Home Repair & Exterior Services
01.2023 - Current
Facilities Supervisor / Alternate Facility Security Officer
Watco Dock & Rail
01.2021 - 01.2023
Damage Controlman
United States Coast Guard
01.2007 - 01.2021
Assistant Maintenance Supervisor
Continental Group
01.2006 - 01.2007
High School Diploma -
South Dearborn High School