Shawmut Expands into South Florida Public Sector with Appointment of Project Executive Ruben Bravo

Shawmut announced its expansion into the public sector in South Florida with the hire of project executive Ruben Bravo. Alongside Shawmut’s head of Florida Alexis Leal, Bravo will lead Shawmut’s strategic growth across government and municipal projects, with a focus on aviation, seaport, and transportation work.

The move builds on Shawmut’s more than 25-year presence in South Florida and is a key element of the firm’s ambitious growth strategy to reach $5 billion.

“As an established construction manager in South Florida, we recognize the significant opportunities across public sector work, with increasing investment in aging infrastructure and sustained demand driven by population growth and international tourism,” said Alexis Leal, head of Florida for Shawmut. “Ruben’s leadership and experience in major initiatives for cities, counties, aviation authorities, and higher education institutions will drive our expansion into the public sector and position us to deliver the high-quality, complex work Shawmut is known for.”

With 30 years in the industry, Bravo has held leadership roles at several large, ENR-ranked construction firms, leading major project pursuits, including public-private partnerships, aviation market strategy, and design-build projects from concept through completion. With Shawmut, Bravo will focus on opportunities across Miami-Dade County and the broader South and Central Florida region, with a focus on airport, seaport, and transportation initiatives. He holds a master’s degree in construction management from Florida International University and is a Florida Green Building Coalition (FBGC) Designated Professional and LEED BD+C Accredited Professional.

Shawmut’s public sector expansion is further supported by an experienced South Florida team. Leal alone has worked on close to 80 public projects over 30+ years and collectively, the team brings decades of experience including Miami International Airport, PortMiami, Miami-Dade County, Broward County, and Florida Department of Transportation.