Dave McCarthy has over 26 years of experience in the construction industry. He grew up in Southern California and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management from Arizona State University.
As Principal and Co-Founder of Commercial Builders, Dave pilots the CBI team’s daily operations. His exceptional leadership skills combined with vast knowledge of the construction industry serves as a valuable resource to the company. Dave’s strategic project planning methods, superior managementabilities, and enthusiastic outlook make him the perfect motivating force for Commercial Builders.
Prior to starting Commercial Builders, Dave spent 19 years working for another general contractor in San Diego, CA. During his time at there, Dave led the Tenant Improvement division and expanded it to TI/Special Projects. As leader of the TI/Special projects group, Dave utilized his expertise and proved to be a valuable asset to the industry.
Dave has successfully completed numerous construction projects. Among his most noteworthy projects are the LEED Gold Certified Procopio Law Firm in San Diego, the Santaluz Fire Station in San Diego, the Mission Valley YMCA in San Diego, and several GSA projects including the SSA, VBA, and DEA.
Dave lives in San Diego, CA with his wife Susan and their four children, Savannah, Isabelle, Sam and Caden. In his spare time, Dave enjoys surfing, snowboarding, traveling, and spending time with family.