Sheila Eustace

As Development Manager

As a development manager Sheila has played a key role on the design, development and construction for Porter in Oak Park, Illinois. Since delivery in 2024, Porter has since achieved stabilization and is achieving premium rents in the ultra-competitive Oak Park community, a Western Chicago suburb. In her role, Sheila is directly responsible for the financial success of the project, quality design, and disposition of the development projects where she is manager. With her background in construction, Sheila is uniquely qualified to act as an owner's advocate throughout the construction process. Sheila is currently leading the new Hawthorn Townhome Development in Vernon Hills and overseeing design coordination for 1221 W Washington.

• Participate in investment analysis of potential projects and acquisitions.
• Oversee projects through each stage of entitlement and permitting.
• Collaborate with Focus project managers in construction.
• Participate in real estate development and architectural design.
• Act as owner’s representative throughout the development and construction process.
• Lead a team of consultants from project inception through design development drawings.

Industry Expertise

• OSHA 30 certified.
• Multifamily high rise.
• Multifamily affordable housing.
• Preconstruction and acquisitions.

Prior Experience

The Walsh Group, Assistant Project Manager

Education + Certifications

• Bachelor’s in Science in Architecture, University of Cincinnati
• Magna Cum Laude
• University Honors
• CPR and First Aid Certified

Community

• Professional Women in Construction, Chicago
• Second City Conservatory Comedian
• Chicago Area Running Association – Marathon Runner