Skanska USA has announced that Jim Lane has joined its Blue Bell, PA office as Vice President of Preconstruction. Lane will spearhead all preconstruction efforts on behalf of the regional office, leading a team to build strong client relationships, foster continuous improvement in Skanska’s preconstruction processes, and build value for clients.
Prior to joining Skanska, Jim worked for L.F. Driscoll for 17 years as a preconstruction team leader managing a team of estimators. He brings more than 27 years of experience in preconstruction, healthcare industry and construction industry experience to the role.
“I’m excited to have Jim leading our local preconstruction group,” said Ed Szwarc, Skanska USA Executive Vice President and General Manager. “The depth of his experience will enhance the level of preconstruction services Skanska is providing to our clients in the Philadelphia region.”
“I feel incredibly lucky to work with such a talented team to serve our clients in Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey and beyond,” said Lane. “I look forward to helping to meet our clients’ needs, together.”
A resident of Pottstown, PA, Lane received his Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh.
Skanska’s building experience in the Philadelphia/New Jersey/Delaware region includes such projects as the Nicholas and Athena Karabots Pavilion Addition at the Franklin Institute, University of Delaware East Campus Residence Hall, Fashion Outlets Philadelphia, Inspira Healthcare Network, Christiana Care Health Systems Women and Children’s Health Building, American Airlines Terminal F expansion and baggage claim at Philadelphia International Airport, and the Nemours/A.I. duPont Hospital for Children.
Skanska USA is one of the largest, most financially sound construction and development companies in the U.S., serving a broad range of clients including those in transportation, power, industrial, water/wastewater, healthcare, education, sports, data centers, government, aviation and commercial. Headquartered in New York with offices in 31 metro areas, we have more than 11,000 employees committed to being leaders in safety, project execution, sustainability, ethics and people development. In 2015, our work in building construction, civil and power/industrial construction, commercial development and infrastructure development (public-private partnerships) generated $7.1 billion in revenue. Global revenue of parent company Skanska AB, headquartered in Stockholm and listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange, totaled $18.4 billion in 2015. Skanska shares are publicly traded in the U.S. on the OTC market under the symbol SKBSY through a Level I American Depository Receipt program.
