Leadership recognition continues to spotlight executives shaping the construction industry's growth and workforce initiatives. Shawmut Design and Construction announced that Chief Executive Officer Les Hiscoe has been selected as a finalist for the CEO of the Year award in the Los Angeles Executive Forum & Leadership Awards.
The award recognizes executives who have demonstrated leadership in business performance and organizational development. According to Shawmut, Hiscoe has overseen the company's continued national growth while expanding its presence in Southern California and increasing activity across multiple construction sectors.
His leadership has also included operational initiatives focused on jobsite safety, workplace innovation and workforce development, as well as the strategic acquisition of First Finish to strengthen Shawmut's hospitality construction portfolio.
Hiscoe has served as CEO for nearly three decades and has helped guide the company's operations across 15 offices nationwide.
Beyond corporate leadership, Hiscoe serves on the boards of the Construction Industry Roundtable and the Corporation of Perkins School for the Blind. He also supports workforce and youth development initiatives through partnerships with organizations that promote STEM education and career opportunities.
The recognition reflects both executive leadership and contributions to the broader construction industry and local communities.
Executive leadership plays a significant role in shaping contractor growth strategies, workforce development and operational performance. For construction owners and industry stakeholders, recognition of senior leaders highlights the increasing emphasis on organizational leadership, safety culture and talent development as firms continue expanding in competitive regional markets.
Source: Shawmut.
