St. George Logistics (STG) operates the largest network of independent container freight service facilities in North America, handling ocean and air cargo near major ports and metropolitan areas. Due to the firm’s growth and demand for products, it required additional warehouses and distribution centers across the United States.

STG engaged Watchdog for project oversight to relocate operations from three existing warehouses to new facilities in the Los Angeles area. The Watchdog team held regular meetings with the general contractor to discuss construction activities for the new facility while tracking fast-paced decommissioning work where leases were expiring. To minimize impact to STG’s ongoing operations, the team provided mobile office systems for office employees to occupy while adjustments to the new facilities were in progress.

After starting the initial projects in California, STG requested Watchdog’s project management services on two projects near Chicago and another in Atlanta. The Elk Grove, Illinois facility required a complete build-out of interior offices and racking systems. Modifications to existing spaces were needed in the Wooddale, Illinois and Atlanta locations.

The team supervised the local general contractors and oversaw the substantial upgrades, including additional dock doors for more efficient loading and unloading, leveling all mechanical systems, and office space renovations. With multiple projects in progress, Watchdog teamed with national vendors to assist with maintenance and installation of loading dock doors to reduce cost and save STG time and effort.

Watchdog’s cost analysis included a detailed material and labor breakout for change orders. This supplied transparent and accurate cost data to assist with the approval process. The Watchdog team also coordinated weekly executive meetings and provided a national summary status to keep STG leadership informed on cost and project milestone progress for all projects.