Skanska USA has named Bob Postma as vice president and project executive of its Aviation Center of Excellence (COE). Based in Chicago, Postma will manage Skanska’s nationwide in-house team of airport construction experts who lead the industry in building and renovating airport facilities and their essential features.
In his new role, Postma will lead project management and execution of Skanska’s aviation work across the U.S. He will collaborate with and manage Skanska’s team of highly qualified aviation experts to deliver complex projects for clients on time and without interruption to airport operations. BD+C
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