Phil McEwan - Pool Environments Project Manager
Phil McEwan has over 41 years of experience in the pool industry, all of which have been dedicated to the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. From construction, service, electrical and retail, Phil has had his hand in all aspects of the business at some point in his career. Throughout these 41 years, Phil has managed some of the most intricate, complex projects in the industry. He currently serves as the project manager at Pool Environments where he coordinates every detail of the construction of your new pool.
Phil started working on pools in 1971 at the age of 14. In the late 1970′s, he joined Anthony Pools and worked in their construction, service and retail departments. He began selling and designing pools in 1980, and went on to focus exclusively on commercial projects in the late 1980′s. He started his own company in 1995 until about 3 years ago when he went to work for his “biggest competitor,” Pool Environments.
As project manager, Phil plays a vital role on the Pool Environments team. He supervises construction in the field, oversees the crews, decides the best way to build each aspect of the pool, and maintains direct contact with the client and other architects working on the project. When asked what to look for when hiring a company to build your pool, Phil highlights experience, honesty and customer service. “When the client is building a new pool for the first time, there are several things that come up that they may have never thought of – structure, drainage issues, small details. You need someone to help make educated decisions, and we know people have hired us to make the best decisions concerning their pool,” Phil explains. One of the advantages of having 41 years of experience is the opportunity to learn from your mistakes and turn them into great decisions in later projects.
In terms of changes Phil has experienced in the industry over the span of his career, he says standards have definitely progressed, specifically in the safety and energy efficiency categories. “Your pool builder should be in the forefront of this knowledge, especially safety. The Pool Environments team does research constantly and is committed to staying on top of these topics.” Association involvement is also critical to maintaining credible professional standards and collaboration with other industry leaders.
Phil McEwan and Pool Environments are committed to serving our clients, and we look forward to working with you on your next project.
