Skanska USA Building, Inc.

Don Fusco leads Skanska USA Civil’s Senior Management Team and its 7,000 white- and blue-collar professionals nationwide to deliver world-class construction services within the civil sector across the United States.

As Skanska USA Civil’s Business Unit President & CEO, Don Fusco is committed to enhancing the value of the organization’s civil construction portfolio while serving as a role model for Skanska’s culture and values. With 29 years of industry experience, including 16 years with Skanska, Fusco brings operational and financial leadership that has helped the company deliver some of the most high-profile civil construction projects across the United States.

Before being appointed Business Unit President & CEO of USA Civil, Fusco served as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the company’s civil operations in the West Region, overseeing key markets such as Seattle and Northern and Southern California. As COO, Fusco oversaw construction on a diverse portfolio of mega-projects while positioning the company for sustainable growth in the West.

Previously, as Senior Vice President & General Manager of Skanska’s Northeast Region, Fusco led Skanska’s growth into new markets and managed iconic projects such as the Second Avenue Subway extension and rebuilding of the World Trade Center (WTC) PATH subway station and creation of the WTC Transportation Hub (or “Oculus”).

Fusco has consistently demonstrated operational and financial acumen while serving as a role model for Skanska’s culture and values. Throughout his career at Skanska, Fusco has been a champion for Skanska’s certified disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) outreach and compliance efforts.

Fusco holds a bachelor of science in construction engineering and management from the New Jersey Institute of Technology.

Paul Hewins leads Skanska USA Building’s senior management team and its more than 3,200 construction professionals nationwide to deliver world-class construction services within the building sector across the United States.

As USA Building’s leader, Paul is committed to promoting Skanska’s values and creating an inclusive, collaborative culture. In more than 30 years in the industry, including 20 years with Skanska, he has demonstrated tremendous operational and financial acumen.

Prior to being appointed President and CEO of USA Building, Paul served as the Chief Operating Officer for the company’s Metro New York and Midwest Regions, overseeing operations in New York, New Jersey, Ohio and Tennessee. As COO, he built the company’s market position and talent base while focusing on operational excellence, client relationship development, and, ultimately, the overall management and success of Skanska’s operations in those regions.

Paul serves as an executive sponsor for the Skanska Women’s Network and Skanska Learning Network which are both aligned with his commitment to supporting Skanska’s business plan and employee development.

Paul holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of New Hampshire. 

Richard Kennedy is President & CEO of Skanska USA and a member of Skanska’s six-person Group Leadership Team (GLT) responsible for global operations. He is responsible for the company’s U.S. construction operations; U.S. corporate staff functions; and infrastructure development operations. Richard also oversees the coordination of all U.S. services, which generated $8 billion in revenue in 2018 from construction, commercial development and infrastructure development operations.

As Skanska USA’s leader, Richard is committed to collaborating with customers and to promoting an ethical, transparent and inclusive culture that allows all employees to do what they do best in service of Skanska’s customers, each and every day.

Prior to being appointed President and CEO of Skanska USA, Richard served as the President and CEO of Skanska USA Building. Prior to that role, he served as Chief Operating Officer for the company’s Metro New York and New Jersey operations. As COO, he focused on building the company’s market position and talent base. Working with his team, the company’s New York City revenues more than doubled during his tenure. He played a key role in winning major projects such as the $4 billion redevelopment of LaGuardia Airport Central Terminal B, and led the region in becoming a significant player in the healthcare space. He also oversaw the successful execution of marquee, complex projects, such as the United Nations Headquarters Renovation, the Advanced Science Research Center for the City University of New York, the World Trade Center Transportation HUB and MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, among others.

A 22-year veteran of the construction industry, Richard joined Skanska in 2004 as the company’s General Counsel and, in that role, led the evolution of the unit’s legal and risk management functions. He serves as one of the company’s Ethics Champions and is a strong supporter of the Skanska Women’s Network and the Skanska Mentoring Program, both of which are committed to developing tomorrow’s talent from across the company.

In addition to his day-to-day operational duties, Richard is an active construction industryadvocate and currently serves on the Board and Executive Committee for the Building Trades Employers’ Association of New York City (BTEA), Director of the New York Building Contractors Association and Board Member of the New York ACE Mentor Program. He has been the recipient of various industry awards and devotes his time to various charitable organizations.

Robert Ward is president & CEO of Skanska USA Commercial Development, which invests in and develops highly sustainable office and multi-family properties in select markets in the U.S.

Robert is focused on growing Skanska’s office and multi-family development operations in its existing markets in Boston, Houston, Seattle, and Washington D.C.; improving operational effectiveness and efficiency within the group; and evaluating opportunities to expand into new U.S. markets.

He has more than 20 years of experience in both the real estate development and construction industries most recently serving as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Skanska USA Commercial Development. As COO, Robert drove several key elements of the company’s development operations including evaluating all project investments, refining national leasing and customer strategy, exploring new market opportunities and managing the group’s professional service functions.

Earlier in his Skanska tenure, Robert served as both the Executive Vice President (EVP) of development operations in Washington, D.C. and the interim EVP of development operations in Houston. In D.C., he oversaw the acquisition of more than 1.5 million square feet of office and multi-family development rights, as well as the delivery of two speculative office projects. In Houston, he also helped secure Bank of America as anchor tenant for Skanska’s Capitol Tower project, kicking of the 754,000 square-foot office tower in a prime downtown Houston location. In 2009, Robert helped launch the company’s commercial development business in the U.S., and was instrumental in the completion of the company’s first self-financed office development, 733 10th, which Skanska completed in 2011.

Robert is a member of the Board of Directors of Skanska Commercial Development Europe; the Board of Trustees of the Federal City Council; the Washington, D.C. Developer Roundtable; and the Board of Directors of the First Tee of Washington, D.C. He is a graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and serves on the Virginia Tech Program on Real Estate Advisory Board.