Gail McDonald
Director of Construction Administration

Gail McDonald has joined the staff of Innovation Project Development as Director of Construction Administration. Expanding the scope of IPD services, Gail will provide an experienced approach to project coordination and construction administration with a keen focus on building a strong team between client and consultants for successful project development and implementation.

Before joining Innovation Project Development, Gail worked with the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe as Project Director for the Tribe's casino project in Monticello, New York where she coordinated activities related to the design, development and operation of a $650 million dollar project, with duties ranging from contract administration, financial management and serving as liaison with project partners and developers, architects and design consultants, financial and legal advisors and federal, state and local government officials.

Previously, Gail gained considerable gaming experience while employed at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino as the Director of Finance. In this position she participated as a member of the executive operations team in strategically improving and enhancing casino operations and planning for the future expansion of the casino.

In other positions in her career, Gail has developed a depth of experience in areas that will provide a range of benefits to Innovation Project Development clients, including project development and coordination, contract negotiation, community planning and political relations, staffing analysis and facilities management. Gail has developed capital projects in the health and social field including a comprehensive health and social facility, 60 bed licensed chronic care facility, residential long term care facility, licensed day care centers, adolescent group home, family violence shelter and transitional housing.

Gail has a degree in Liberal Arts from Cazenovia College, a Bachelors of Arts in Sociology and Social Work from St. Lawrence University, graduate course work in management from St. Lawrence, a certificate in Gerontology, and is currently enrolled with Cornell University in the Master Certification in Essentials of Hospitality Management program.

Gail is a Mohawk and a member of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe. She and her husband Richard are proud parents of 5 children and reside in Akwesasne, New York.