Boston, MA—May 7, 2008—Shawmut Design and Construction (www.shawmut.com), a leading national construction management firm, announces the promotion of William Sweeney to Project Executive and head of their recently opened New Haven office.
Bill has been in the construction industry for 16 years and with Shawmut for six years. In his new role, he will utilize his breadth of knowledge to run Shawmut’s New Haven, CT office and continue to grow the southern New England client base. Bill has cultivated strong relationships while building extensive planning and technical knowledge throughout his tenure in the industry.
Since joining Shawmut as a Project Superintendent, he has established a strong portfolio of experience. Recent projects Bill has completed include the Sculpture Building project at Yale University, Nantucket Whaling Museum, and restoration of the Touro Synagogue. He is currently overseeing the restoration and expansion of the Greenberg Conference Center on the Yale campus and the addition and renovation to the Early Childhood Center at the Pine Point School. Bill holds a B.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Rhode Island.
Shawmut is known for delivering exceptional, personalized service to their clients. By promoting seasoned construction personnel within their areas of specialized expertise, Shawmut will continue to be able to implement best-in-class tools and services as it grows.
“Bill’s promotion to Project Executive will allow Shawmut to provide strong leadership and service to its Connecticut clients as he will be able to advance Shawmut’s successful business model in this regional market,” said Bill Hughes, President and Chief Operating Officer of Shawmut.
About Shawmut Design and Construction
Shawmut Design and Construction is a 100% employee-owned company headquartered in Boston with offices in New York, Providence, Las Vegas, Atlantic City, and New Haven. Shawmut is a leading ENR top 100-ranked national construction management firm providing client-oriented services in the following markets: Academic, Commercial, Corporate Interiors, Cultural and Historic Preservation, Healthcare and Science, Gaming, Restaurants, Retail, Spas and Health Clubs. For more information, visit Shawmut’s website at www.shawmut.com.
