Finance and Accounting, Construction Management

 

Joseph Gallagher is a senior financial and development executive with three decades of experience. 

 

Prior to establishing Camino Verde Group, Gallagher held senior roles at Cobalt Data Centers, Marnell Companies, Station Casinos and the Las Vegas Sands Corporation. In his more than 15 years in construction management, Gallagher has been responsible for more than $1 billion in construction projects. 

 

As Chief Financial Officer of Cobalt Data Centers, Gallagher was responsible for the overall financial affairs of the company, including managing cash flows, capital expenditures, finances and budgetary procedures. He was also responsible for the preparation of internal financial statements and external reporting. Prior to the opening, Gallagher was Project Manager for the construction of the Cobalt Cheyenne Data Center where he oversaw the design and construction teams and directed their activities with an eye toward project budget and schedule. Through a combination of regular Owner-Architect-Contractor formal meetings and frequent in-the-field observations Gallagher kept the project on track while updating the plans and budgets to account for changes as they were required, including approval or denial of Change Order Requests and clear communication to ensure the design and construction teams were all working toward the common goal.

 

In prior years, Gallagher spent five years as a senior executive for the Marnell Companies, a leading construction and architecture firm in the U.S.   Marnell Companies is best known for its Las Vegas Strip resort work, including Bellagio, Caesars Palace, Wynn Las Vegas, The Mirage, Treasure Island and the M Resort.  Gallagher has also been Director of Construction Finance for Station Casinos where he was the chief construction financial officer during the design and construction of Green Valley Ranch Resort and Thunder Valley Casino as well as numerous expansions, renovations and remodels. He has also held senior roles in the financial departments of the Sands Hotel and Casino and Sands Expo & Convention Center.