Sean Hannan

About Sean Hannan

With 25 years of experience across construction, real estate development, and client representation, I help individuals and businesses turn their vision into reality. My role is to lead with purpose - understanding goals, mapping out clear methodologies, negotiating key outcomes, and assembling teams that get things done.From plumbing and mechanical trades to managing billion-dollar portfolios, I’ve lived every layer of the construction and development lifecycle. I’ve flipped hundreds of residential homes, led high-rise developments, and partnered with only the best brands reimagining their spaces. Whether it’s architecture, engineering, or ground-up execution, I bridge strategy and action.What sets me apart is a proactive mindset and a people-first approach. I build relationships that last, get the best out of teams, and help projects move forward, even when things go sideways. I believe in solving problems, not pointing fingers, and in supporting the success of everyone around me.Brand development for me means scaling and protecting the brand through repeatable real estate, design, construction and reinvestment delivery systems - so every site opens and performs to a uniform standard. Core Strengths: • Brand & client representation • Project planning & execution • Cross-functional team leadership (A/E/C) • Estimating, scheduling, and contract drafting • Process management & communication • High-end commercial & residential development • Rebranding & expansion for retail and hospitality clientsWho I Work With: • Fortune 500 Companies • Tier #1 Real Estate, Restaurants, Designers and Contractors. • Restaurant and retail brands upgrading, expanding, or rebranding.What Drives Me: • Great projects start with great relationships. • Success comes to those who show up prepared. • Growth lies in new experiences and challenges. • Helping others succeed lifts the whole team. • Leave a lasting, respectful impression - every time.Outside of work, you’ll find me in the surf, on the rugby field, sailing the coast, hosting public speaking events or enjoying fine food and travel. I bring the same energy and intention to my life as I do to every project: be present, be positive, and lead with integrity.You can also reference my personal website for more information via the link:

Experience

1. Senior Project Manager, Pds, Strategic Reinvestment Program Cfa

   JLL

   Feb 2023 — Present · Irvine, CA, US

   Chick-fil-A Strategic Reinvestment Program. Our mission is to execute, enhance, grow and maximize the brand of Chick-fil-A. Our purpose is to develop and execute remodel and throughput solutions to enhance customer experience, grow operator opportunities and maximize business results.

Education

• New Plymouth Boy’s High School

  High School Cert.

  2000 — 2003

• TAFE Queensland - Gold Coast RTO: 0275

  Mechanical Engineering, Plumbing cert. 3. Plumbing, Drainage and Gasfitting

  2005 — 2009

Skills

• Project Estimation
• Budgets
• Renovation
• Drainage
• Piping
• Gas
• Contract Negotiation
• Concrete
• Project Management
• Construction Management
• High Rise
• Site Management
• Project Planning
• Water
• Negotiation
• Residential Homes
• Subcontracting
• Feasibility Studies
• Project Coordination
• Quantity Surveying
• Pre-Construction
• Blueprint Reading
• Design-Build
• Building Services
• Water Supply
• Construction Safety
• Cost Control
• Project Bidding
• Civil Engineering
• Management
• Team Building
• Engineering
• Construction
• Cost Management
• Structural Engineering
• Contract Management
• Plumbing
• Process Scheduler
• Contractors
• Value Engineering