Malaika Mayfield
About Malaika Mayfield
Malaika Mayfield is a Construction Account Manager at Gordian, where she has worked since 2017. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management from Bradley University and specializes in managing Job Order Contracting contracts for major institutions in the Greater Chicago Area.
Work at Gordian
Malaika Mayfield has served as a Construction Account Manager at Gordian since 2017. In this role, she operates in the Greater Chicago Area and is responsible for managing Job Order Contracting contracts for significant institutions, including Chicago Public Schools and the University of Illinois at Chicago. Her duties include performing site inspections to develop scopes of work and assisting with price proposal development. She tracks projects from conception through to the issuance of purchase orders, ensuring that all aspects of the construction process are handled efficiently.
Education and Expertise
Malaika Mayfield earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Management from Bradley University. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in business principles, which she applies in her role as a Construction Account Manager. This academic experience enhances her ability to manage contracts and oversee construction projects effectively.
Background
Malaika Mayfield has developed her career in the construction management field, focusing on account management and contract oversight. Since joining Gordian, she has gained extensive experience in managing contracts for major institutions and has become knowledgeable in the specific requirements of various projects. Her work involves close collaboration with contractors and stakeholders to ensure project success.
Achievements
In her role, Malaika Mayfield has been responsible for ensuring the successful renovation of make-ready units for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District and the Chicago Housing Authority. She also plays a crucial role in mentoring Section 3 contractors, helping them understand unit renovations and meet compliance goals for Women-Owned Business Enterprises (WBE), Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (MBE), Small Business Enterprises (SBE), and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE).