Chris McCloskey brings over 20 years of experience in construction law, project development, and dispute resolution to his role as an owner’s representative. With a foundation in civil engineering and structural design, he began his career designing steel systems for concrete structures before earning his law degree.

Following law school, Chris served as a judicial clerk for the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, where he regularly mediated a broad range of civil disputes. This early experience sparked a longstanding commitment to collaborative conflict resolution, which he continues to apply today in construction settings.

As a practicing attorney focused on construction law, Chris has advised both public and private owners throughout all phases of project delivery—from securing project financing and procuring design and construction teams to administering contracts and resolving disputes. His practice includes extensive experience with projects delivered under the Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) model, particularly in negotiating Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) proposals. He has both led and supported GMP negotiations and is well-versed in the dynamics of facilitating consensus among stakeholders.

Chris has also worked closely with the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) over the course of his career (as well as the predecessor agency, OSFC), advising school districts on co-funded projects and helping resolve complex construction claims. His combined technical, legal, and mediation expertise makes him uniquely qualified to support Owners in both dispute resolution and project negotiation contexts.

Education

Capital University (J.D.) 2000; Staff member and executive research editor, Capital University Law Review; Member, Order of the Curia

The Ohio State University (B.S. in Civil Engineering), 1996