Michael K. Gallagher is a seasoned civil engineer with expertise ranging from residential subdivision design and delivery, structural design, to heavy civil road project delivery to local governments. Project designs range from a single parcel, subdivisions, mixed-used, to town center designs.
Unlike traditional engineers, Michael stands apart from the rest having mastered the many essential aspects encompassing the entire scope of the development process from the technical details to the overall project goals including site acquisitions and joint-venture structuring, site testing and feasibility studies, site design, rezoning and entitlements, financial and cost analysis, bidding and budgeting, go no-go determinations, scheduling, corrective actions, risk analysis and management, infrastructure design, development and construction management, structural inspections to product delivery, occupancy, and support.
With strong project management and communication skills garnered from many years as a senior project manager, estimator, and land development coordinator, and his accountability and team collaboration has led to numerous successfully delivered projects. The uniqueness of an engineer that fully understands financial projections and returns is a rare and invaluable find making Michael an instrumental asset to the Benchmark Development Services team.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois at Chicago with concentrations in heavy civil infrastructure, geotechnical, and structural engineering. Additionally, he holds an Associate of Science in Business Management from the Loyola University Chicago. Memberships include numerous engineering, water resource management, and contractor’s associations.
Unlike traditional engineers, Michael stands apart from the rest having mastered the many essential aspects encompassing the entire scope of the development process from the technical details to the overall project goals including site acquisitions and joint-venture structuring, site testing and feasibility studies, site design, rezoning and entitlements, financial and cost analysis, bidding and budgeting, go no-go determinations, scheduling, corrective actions, risk analysis and management, infrastructure design, development and construction management, structural inspections to product delivery, occupancy, and support.
With strong project management and communication skills garnered from many years as a senior project manager, estimator, and land development coordinator, and his accountability and team collaboration has led to numerous successfully delivered projects. The uniqueness of an engineer that fully understands financial projections and returns is a rare and invaluable find making Michael an instrumental asset to the Benchmark Development Services team.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois at Chicago with concentrations in heavy civil infrastructure, geotechnical, and structural engineering. Additionally, he holds an Associate of Science in Business Management from the Loyola University Chicago. Memberships include numerous engineering, water resource management, and contractor’s associations.
Sample Residential & Commercial Site Plan Creations
Project Portfolio
Residential & Mixed Use Developments
Residential & Mixed Use Developments
- Westgate of Braidwood - Braidwood, IL
- Spring Lakes of Coal City - Coal City, IL
- The Channahon Town Center - Channahon, IL
- Summerfield of Bradley - Bradley, IL
- Liberty Center - Manhattan, IL
- Groebe Farm - Manhattan, IL
- Kariwood -Manhattan, IL
- The Trails of Black Mountain - Bullhead City, AZ
- Emerald Terrace - Rochelle, IL
- Tuscan Heights - Champion, IL
- Stonegate Towns - Manhattan, IL
- Crossroads of Crest Hill West - Crest Hill, IL
- Crossroads of Crest Hill East - Crest Hill, IL
- Weber Renwick Crossings - Romeoville, IL
- Hometown Commons - Mountain Home, AK
- Shorewood Glen Recreation Center Addition - Shorewood, IL
- Registered Historical Home Renovation - Chicago, IL
- Mount Prospect Greens Clubhouse and Remodels - Mount Prospect, IL
- Salons by JC - Saint Louis, MO
- Taco Bell Renovation - West Allis, WI
- Dickey's BBQ Pit - Cambridge, MN & Las Vegas, NV
- Royal Salt Cave Massage & Mediation - Frankfort, IL
- Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort and Waterpark - Utica, IL