Shawn O'rourke
About Shawn O'rourke
Shawn O'Rourke is a Superintendent at DPR Construction in Phoenix, Arizona, with a background in Construction Management. He has over 15 years of experience in the construction industry, including significant projects such as the conversion of Honor Health Deer Valley to a level 1 trauma center.
Work at DPR Construction
Shawn O'Rourke has been employed at DPR Construction as a Superintendent since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. His work is based in Phoenix, Arizona, where he applies his extensive experience in construction management to lead teams and coordinate project activities.
Education and Expertise
Shawn O'Rourke holds a Master of Science (MS) in Construction Management from Arizona State University, where he studied from 2001 to 2003. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Building Materials Technology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. His educational background provides a strong foundation in construction principles and practices, contributing to his expertise in the field.
Background
Before joining DPR Construction, Shawn O'Rourke worked at several notable construction firms. He served as a Superintendent at Gilbane Building Company from 2005 to 2015, and at McGough Construction from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, he worked as a Project Manager at ISEC, Inc. from 2003 to 2005. This diverse experience has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of various construction processes and project management.
Achievements
Shawn O'Rourke has managed significant projects throughout his career. He oversaw the conversion of Honor Health Deer Valley into a level 1 trauma center, which involved extensive expansions and infrastructure upgrades in Phoenix, AZ. He also led the development of a new 73,000 sq ft Behavioral Health Hospital for UHS in Scottsdale/SRPMIC, AZ, and was instrumental in the construction of the Phoenix Children’s Hospital Neurology Center and New Exam Clinics in Phoenix, AZ.