Total Construction was founded in 2020 with a genuine commitment to our industry and our clients’ needs. We emphasize proper due diligence and maintaining project budgets and schedules.
Our experience with New England-based general contractors leading construction operations for prominent Boston-based commercial real estate developer has fostered a solid understanding of the risk faced by owners and investors.
Led by Joe Grullon and Matt Chakalis, we offer a comprehensive range of services including construction management, design/build, general contracting, pre-construction consulting, and site development of commercial real estate.
Principal | Director of Construction
As manager of Total Construction, Joe is involved with many project-related tasks from pre-construction through certificate of occupancy. With a background in design build, general contracting, and a strong network of design professionals, contractors, and vendors, Total Construction is a single point of contact for preliminary budgeting, conceptual to permitting design, value engineering, and construction.
Over his career, Joe has held the position of project superintendent, project manager, owner representative, estimator & procurement specialist; often handling several of these roles on multi-million dollar projects.
Prior to construction management, Joe began his career as a carpenter. Several years of working hands-on in the field produced a passion for building, a blue-collar work ethic, an eye for attention to detail and an understanding of construction feasibility.
Real field experience combined with a Bachelor’s degree in construction management was a catalyst for transitioning to project supervision and project management.
Joe’s entrepreneurial drive led him to start Total Construction in 2020, producing top quality facilities for clients across New England.
Fitchburg State University
Bachelor of Science
Construction Management
Total – 12 Years
With Firm – 2020 to Present
MA CSL ID CS-111118
Procore Certified – July 2017
MIT CRE Analysis & Investment
October 2019
Principal | Director of Business
Matt Chakalis founded Total Construction when he identified a common challenge for property owners and managers: finding reliable firms prioritizing communication, competitive pricing, and project success. Total Construction is a one-stop Commercial Construction firm that offers comprehensive commercial real estate solutions.
Matt’s background includes managing ground-up development projects from concept to completion. Notable projects include a 1.2 million sq. ft. Ashland, VA warehouse and three 100,000 sq. ft. El Paso, Texas warehouses, all pre-leased before completion. He has also overseen multiple medical office buildouts, upscale downtown restaurants, and sophisticated lab building projects.
Matt excels at assembling top-notch teams for successful project delivery. He holds a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering from Wentworth Institute of Technology, a Real Estate Finance Certificate from Boston University, and is a licensed Real Estate Broker and Construction Supervisor.
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science – Civil Engineering and Business Management
Boston University – Real Estate Finance
Total – 10 Years
With Firm – 2020 to Present
MA CSL ID CS-119223
License Massachusetts Realtor
USCG 100 Ton Master Captain
We believe in contributing to the construction community, and we’re proud to be members of the following industry associations: the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA).
505 Congress St. Suite 406
Boston, MA 02210
781-974-7723
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