Voices from the Field

“It is our pleasure to provide this reference for Saoirse Consulting & Construction Group, Inc. (SCCG), as GCAP has worked with SCCG, providing Labor Compliance support services for the Paloma and JWCH San Julian Oasis projects since February 2020. The SCCG team’s enthusiasm and dedication were immediately apparent to GCAP during the initial project meeting. Their communication skills effectively demonstrate their expertise and passion for the job, and they helped educate us on the client's mission and objectives. Throughout our project work, the SCCG team has consistently demonstrated a high level of commitment and has been responsive to questions and concerns. They are supportive and demonstrate their ability to build rapport with their consultant partners and to work as a team.”

Sylvia LinnVice President · GCAP Services, Inc.Verified organization identity ↗

“I am writing this letter to express my experience working with Shandra Spicer and Saoirse Consulting & Construction Group, Inc. (SCCG). I met Shandra in July of 2019, and in April of 2020, I had the opportunity to work with SCCG on the Southern California Change Team. On the Southern California Change Team, the SCCG staff has demonstrated leadership skills, extensive knowledge, and a wide range of interests. The SCCG staff are excellent communicators and consistently demonstrate professionalism. The SCCG team has demonstrated its resourcefulness on multiple occasions, and I admire their initiative in discussing difficult topics. The entire team is approachable, a pleasure to work with, and I appreciate their mentoring qualities.”

“In my role as a supportive housing development consultant for Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, over the last year, I have had the pleasure of working with Shandra Spicer and Saoirse Consulting & Construction Group, Inc. (SCCG) to advance our 6-unit new construction project on Flower Street. In her capacity, Shandra reached out to me to schedule a project kick-off meeting. She clearly stated the meeting's purpose and goals upfront via email, so I knew exactly what to expect. At the in-person meeting, Shandra provided a detailed agenda and led the group through each item very efficiently. Most memorably, she stopped along the way multiple times to patiently and thoroughly answer all my questions. The project was a bit unconventional, and she and the SCCG team worked with me to find a path forward for administrative processes that required a customized approach. In the weeks and months following the meeting, Shandra and her team corresponded with me via email, answered additional questions, and provided information I requested- all in a timely fashion. I was grateful that they made themselves available and accessible. I also appreciated that she reached out to communicate with all of the partners when COVID-19 mandates set in, sharing that our projects would continue to move forward and that the SCCG team would continue to be available – and also providing specific relevant County policies to share with our teams. All of the above-mentioned actions demonstrate that SCCG is reliable and effective as a partner, and I would be pleased to work with them on future projects.”

“Over the past year, I have worked as a Project Manager at Volunteers of America of Los Angeles (VOALA). The project is a Measure H-funded Warehouse Conversion into an Emergency Shelter in South Los Angeles. Shandra Spicer and Saoirse Consulting & Construction Group, Inc. (SCCG) were my main contacts for this funding source/project. From our initial introduction through to the finalized revision of the Contract and the monthly draws, the process was smooth. The SCCG team was always extremely pleasant, collaborative, detail-oriented, knowledgeable about Construction/Fiscal Budgets, and quick to respond to questions. This has been great learning experience for me working with Shandra and her staff on such a needed project to help Homeless Adults.”

Mara PelsmanVolunteers of America of Los Angeles (VOALA)Verified organization identity ↗

“In the last year of working with Shandra Spicer and Saoirse Consulting & Construction Group, Inc. (SCCG), I have found her depth and breadth of knowledge in real estate development, construction, and project management to be invaluable in our collaborations. We have worked on a number of aspects of the program, including significant program changes, and found her and her team to be enthusiastic thought partners, eager to move forward to achieving programmatic goals. In the challenges we have encountered together, SCCG has highlighted opportunities and a desire to improve its ability to collaborate and communicate with internal and external partners, in an effort to develop a team better prepared to take on this unique body of work. This includes strategies to improve knowledge sharing, foster more constructive communication, and cultivate patience to develop a deep, shared understanding of the work needed for success. I have valued working with and getting to know Shandra and her team, and I appreciate their drive, vision, and sincere desire to deliver.”

“As a small business owner, I typically dread dealing with contract compliance, contract management, and invoice processing. Typically, agency/company staff are unresponsive, often unhelpful, and my invoices nearly always languish for weeks, months, and occasionally years. Such is not the case with Shandra and Saoirse Consulting & Construction Group, Inc. (SCCG). She and her team are wonderfully responsive. Typically, they respond to my e-mails within minutes! They are always knowledgeable and helpful. I always feel heard, and they understand the importance of the timely resolution of contracting issues and invoice processing. SCCG resolves contract questions quickly and painlessly with a few back-and-forth e-mails. My invoices are typically paid within days, which, needless to say, I really appreciate.”

“I am writing to give my highest recommendation for Shandra Spicer and Saoirse Consulting & Construction Group, Inc. (SCCG), as a business colleague with whom I have had the pleasure of working over the past year and a half on the Paloma Project. Over the last year and a half, Shandra and her team have been a driving force in advancing our project thoughtfully. The SCCG team demonstrates a high aptitude for problem-solving and is always willing to help when needed. They are patient and thoughtful in managing the various stakeholders involved, which leads to quicker resolutions in dispute cases. Shandra and the team are passionate about their jobs, as evidenced by their willingness to discuss the project at any hour of the day to ensure deadlines are met. Shandra is a true leader who speaks her mind and always encourages others to do the same. I particularly admire her attention to detail and her can-do attitude. She is pragmatic, and her decision-making is always driven by facts and data. I can confidently say that Shandra and SCCG are invaluable assets to our project, and we are grateful for the opportunity to work with them.”

Daniel MensePresident · KH EquitiesVerified organization identity ↗

“On behalf of The People Concern, we want to thank Shandra Spicer and Saoirse Consulting & Construction Group, Inc. (SCCG) for their support on our FRAC project. Shandra and her team were responsive, supportive, and knowledgeable throughout the entire project. At one point, at the agency's request, she even came to our administrative offices to meet in person. Thank you, Shandra, for helping us navigate this new assignment. You made us feel as though we had a team.”

Patricia Lopez and Robyn KupfermanThe People ConcernVerified organization identity ↗

“This letter is to serve in support of Shandra Spicer and Saoirse Consulting & Construction Group, Inc. (SCCG). She is a prompt, very responsive, and responsible professional, a pleasure to do business with. Prior to working with Shandra and her team in CllP, I had been waiting for over a year to close out my loan, but Shandra was able to close it out within 60 days. I was amazed and pleased with her efforts and diligence. Shandra is an outstanding and clear communicator. She is always there to help and answer any questions.”

“It has been a privilege to work with Shandra and Saoirse Consulting & Construction Group, Inc. (SCCG) this past year. I took over the Pomona Year-Round Emergency Shelter Project in May of 2019, and from that point on, Shandra and her team demonstrated utmost professionalism and integrity. I am quite sure that the position Shandra held/holds can often be demanding, but Shandra always made herself available to her clients, even when she was on vacation. She committed her time to assisting her clients and guiding them through a process that sometimes could be intimidating. In her capacity, Shandra provided high-level customer service while treating her clients with courtesy and respect. During the year I worked with Shandra and the entire SCCG team, she made my job so much easier. I am confident that SCCG will be an asset to any position/organization or to any undertaking they choose to pursue. SCCG will surely excel at it while still maintaining that high level of professionalism and customer service.”

“I had the pleasure of working with Shandra and Saoirse Consulting & Construction Group, Inc. (SCCG) on the FRAC rehabilitation project. She and I worked closely throughout a year-long preconstruction phase. During that preconstruction, she was courteous and professional. If she didn’t know the answer to a question or issue, she was diligent about finding it and communicating it to me. She was always accessible and easy to communicate with. Once construction started, her staff took over the day-to-day responsibilities on the job. They, too, were courteous, professional, and diligent about tracking down issues. The FRAC project was a pleasure to work on. All parties kept the goal of putting the building back in service at the forefront and made that the priority. Everyone cooperated and worked hard in the project's best interest. I look forward to another opportunity to work with Shandra and her team.”

James DreyfussPresident · Dreyfuss ConstructionVerified organization identity ↗

“I am very pleased to write this letter in support of Shandra Spicer and Saoirse Consulting & Construction Group, Inc. (SCCG). I have had the pleasure of working closely with Shandra and her team. Shandra’s leadership, charisma, knowledge of the construction project field, and quick adaptability and flexibility allowed her to make significant, noticeable differences. She created processes, procedures, documents, and revamped an almost non-existent structure for the better. Shandra not only succeeded in building out the CII Program but also quickly advanced it, while providing support to staff at all levels. As a leader, she made sure we all knew what we needed to succeed in our roles, provided direction, took the time to explain unfamiliar and difficult subjects, and whenever there were questions, I knew Shandra and her team were there to answer them.”