Accountability
Competence
Knowledge
Established Expertise with DACK Consulting
Pioneering construction consulting since 1997, our firm, led by Aleksandra Chancy, brings over a quarter-century of expertise to your project. From dream inception to construction completion, we’re your partner for success in every phase.
Partnering for Successs
We deliver precise, efficient consulting for stellar outcomes, serving diverse clients from local to global scales.
Construction Consulting
Covering all project types, we provide complete services from assessment to strategy, ensuring excellence at every construction stage.
OUR FOUNDER
Aleksandra Chancy, PE
Ms. Chancy is a licensed engineer with over 25 years of experience working in various aspects of the construction industry.
A native of Haiti, Ms. Chancy first came to this country to study engineering at the University of Miami in Florida. While there, she earned a dual degree in Architectural Engineering and Civil Engineering with high honors. Ms. Chancy then went on to earn a Masters of Structural Engineering from Purdue University.
Upon graduation, Ms. Chancy was employed as a designer of structural systems for a large engineering firm. During this early phase of her career, Ms. Chancy gained valuable experience working on a wide variety of building types for both the private and public sector. Over time, Ms. Chancy found herself increasingly drawn to the challenges of project management and eventually decided to make management the focus of her career. Before branching out on her own, Ms. Chancy continued to hone her skills working as a project manager for both a public agency and a construction management firm.
In 1997 Ms. Chancy founded DACK Consulting, a firm dedicated to providing a wide range of project management services to Owners as well as Contractors. More than twenty years later, Ms. Chancy has built a company that has provided services on all types of buildings, in all phases of the construction and development process. Furthermore, with projects located all over the world, including France, Russia, Vietnam, and the Caribbean, Ms. Chancy has effectively demonstrated that DACK’s services extend far beyond the company’s geographical location. DACK has also teamed successfully with some of the largest design and construction companies in business today, including Turner International and AECOM. In all cases, whether the project is large or small, Ms. Chancy is proud of DACK’s commitment to give clients the very best professional services on the market today.
In addition to being principal of DACK Consulting, Ms. Chancy is an adjunct professor at Columbia University for the Master’s in Construction Administration program and teaches in several mentorship programs, such as the New York MTA Mentorship Program. Ms. Chancy belongs to several professional organizations, including The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), The American Association of Cost Engineers (AACE), and The American Institute of Architects (AIA). Ms. Chancy also generously gives her time and expertise to several charitable organizations and programs in the New York area.
Dedication
We are dedicated to our projects and each project receives our close attention.
Accountability
We say what we will do and do what we say. We make commitments and are accountable in every way.
Competence
We have the ability to perform. We understand the complexity of logistics and construction.
Knowledge
We are comprised of construction professionals with many years of experience and a varied technical background.
MEET THE TEAM
Richard Verona
Anisha Rajvanshi
Joe L. Comis
Vijay Gangadhar
Gabriela Barriga
Adrienne Horgan
Tejus Shivakumar
Joe F. Comis
Kim Weed
Lana Gutkovich
Gleneil Gayle
Shorn Mitchell
Barbara Joyner
Bernard Blanchet
Claudia Jurado
Dennis O’Connor
Salah Habash
Irene Fiorello
Chad Seraphin
Ivan Farias
Patrick Lyons
Chethan Girish
Bhumit Sanghavi
Marwan Elkhattab
Sakira DelRosario
Manoj Mishra
D’Anna Bradley
Julie Brochero
Abhijit (AJ) Kothawade
Vladislav Reym
Jose Gomez
Ravi Ganghadhara
Jasmin Savani
Bhagya Devnani, EIT
Bhavin Lakhani
Chi Iromuanya
Jaison George
Jamal McQuay
Michelle Stuart
Mohammad Nasim
Naveen Sankaran
Perla Campos
Rasheed Ajirotutu
Spandan Dupare
Steven Goolsby
Zoey Martinez
Gina Franzel
OUR HISTORY/TIMELINE
December 1997
Our humble beginnings
DACK started as an Estimating Firm in the basement of our founder, Ms. Aleksandra Chancy’s home.
2000
Started Scheduling Department
The company introduced its 2nd largest division: Scheduling.
2001
G.Holdings
DACK’s first major contract with a developer was to estimate a 414-room hotel with 45 apartments throughout the pre-construction phase.
2001
Moved into office in White Plains
DACK opened shop in its prime headquarters at 2 William Street, White Plains, NY. The original office was approximately 250 SF and was comprised of 1 desk and a conference room.
2002
First employee
DACK hires its first employee!
2002
MWBE Certification
DACK registered as both a Minority-Owned Business Enterprise and a Woman-Owned Business Enterprise.
2004
Started Construction Management Division
DACK introduced its 3rd largest division: Construction Management!
2005
DACK Expanded!
Not only did we get some more employees, but we also had to knock down a few walls to make room for them!
2006
First major contract as a sub-consultant on a public project
DACK served as a sub-consultant to PB-URS on the World Trade Center Memorial.
2007
Hired Gleneil Gayle
Other than Aleksandra, Ms. Gayle has been DACK’s longest working employee. She’s seen it all! Ms. Gayle is DACK’s Chief Administrative Officer.
2008
Started MWBE Compliance Division
DACK’s 4th major division is born: MWBE Compliance.
2010
Relocated & expanded the office
DACK moved from the 4th floor to a larger 2nd floor office in White Plains.
2011
First Prime Contract with an agency: DASNY On-call Estimating
DACK landed its first prime contract with an agency where we worked on various locations performing professional estimating services.
2011
Started Training Division
DACK launched its newest division – Training. The training division helps MWBEs, small businesses and contractors achieve their highest potential by assisting and guiding them in the essential courses they need to properly compete in the Construction Market.
2012
DACK Expanded Further!
In 2012, DACK entered the Disaster Management arena due to Hurricane Sandy. In a period of 3 weeks, DACK tripled in staff to assess the damage caused by the superstorm.
2014
DACK opened doors to its 1st satellite office
DACK opened up its satellite office in Midtown Manhattan!
2015
Office Expanded Again
As the company continued to grow, the DACK office underwent construction again to accommodate our new employees.
2015
DACK opened up its 2nd satellite office
A new satellite office opened in Albany!
2015
DACK is awarded a contract with Montreign Casino
DACK provided MWBE outreach & compliance for this $600M Casino.
2016
DACK Opened Property Management Division
DACK obtained its first property management contract for buildings in the Bronx.
2017
DACK opened up 3rd satellite office
Our newest satellite office is located in Harlem.
2017
Celebrates 20 Years in Business!
DACK is proud to be in business with continued success and growth for 20 years!
2018
DACK opens new satellite office in Manhattan
DACK moves satellite office from Harlem to Midtown Manhattan.
2018
Continued Growth
Not only did we continue to grow our professional pool, but DACK expanded its portfolio to include several Owner’s Representative Contracts in 2018.
2020
DACK opens up new Emergency Management Division.
2020
Continued Expansion!
With several new contracts underway and a new division opened, the DACK team continues to expand with new opportunities every day!
2021
DACK is prime on several contracts
resulting in over 25 new hires!
2022
DACK celebrates its 25th year in business!
2024
DACK awarded 2024 Hall of Fame “Minority Business Success”, by the Business Council of Westchester!
From Institutional to Commercial to Residential
We work for owners, agencies, developers, design firms, contractors, and construction managers.