Shawmut Design and Construction, a $2.3 billion national construction management firm, announced a bold national growth strategy to reach $5 billion,
adding new leadership roles and expanding into new geographies and sectors, including mission critical.
As a key component of its growth strategy, Shawmut welcomes Kathleen Abbott as its first chief revenue officer and Joel Nickel as head of mission critical.
Abbott
With over two decades of business development expertise, Abbott will drive strategic growth across regions, sectors, and services. Joining from Arcadis, the world’s leading company in sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions, Abbott will operate upstream on opportunities while shaping strategies, building global client relationships, and leading teams to deliver growth.
Nickel
Nickel’s addition as head of mission critical is pivotal to shape Shawmut’s entrance into the sector, notably data centers. Nickel brings deep expertise in mission critical facilities, with a proven ability to scale teams and deliver complex projects. In addition to this executive leadership expansion, Shawmut is opening a new office in San Diego, further strengthening its presence in Southern California where it currently operates out of Los Angeles and Irvine. “Our aggressive growth plan positions us for resilience and a stable backlog in any market as we deepen our roots and expertise in existing sectors and project types while expanding into new ones,” Les Hiscoe, Shawmut’s CEO, said. “We will lead through the passion, energy, skill, and dedication of our people, staying true to who we are and providing exceptional client service every step of the way.”
