CEO Les Hiscoe has been recognized as one of the most influential people in New York's construction industry. Named to City & State's 2024 Construction Power 100 list, Les is featured amongst leaders—contractors, project managers and engineers, as well as government officials and labor leaders—who are driving New York's construction industry.
Les’ profile highlights Shawmut’s notable projects in New York, his recent accolades—being named a Crain’s New York Business Notable Leader in Real Estate and LA Times C-Suite Visionary—and his efforts propelling Shawmut’s growth in New York as part of Shawmut’s 10-year strategic growth plan. Read the full City & State Construction Power 100 list here, and learn more about Les below.
Les Hiscoe, the CEO of Shawmut Design and Construction, is being honored from coast to coast, named a notable leader by Crain’s New York Business and a C-suite visionary by the Los Angeles Times. Last year, the $1.6 billion firm capped a 10-year effort to grow its New York business by taking on new digs at 488 Madison Ave. Shawmut built a reputation in the sports industry with projects at MetLife Stadium, Yankee Stadium and Barclays Center. The company is currently constructing a new health sciences center for St. John’s University in Queens.