Skanska USA Building promotes Tom Leptich to Vice President of Operations and Albert Martin to Vice President-Account Manager in Seattle

Pair of respected leaders and 20-yearcompany veterans step into new roles, will continue leadership and growth inPacific Northwest

Seattle, Wash. – Skanska, a leadingglobal construction and development firm, has promoted Tom Leptich to VicePresident of Operations, and Albert Martin to Vice President/Account Managerfor its Skanska USA Building operations across the Puget Sound region and theInland Northwest. Each has spent more than two decades with the company andcultivated a reputation based on leadership, integrity and deliveringoutstanding results.

Tom Leptich –Vice President of Operations

As VicePresident of Operations, Leptich will oversee project execution and fieldoperations across Washington, partnering with Account Managers to supportprojects, people, and customers. He will continue to champion operationalconsistency, workforce development, innovation, and excellence in projectdelivery.

“Tom’s extensive project experience, strategicmindset, and deep understanding of the business make him exceptionallywell-suited for this role,” said Don Kowalchuk, Executive Vice President-GeneralManager, Skanska USA Building in Seattle. “He has a collaborativeleadership style and a proven track record of supporting project teams,mentoring future leaders and partnering with field supervisors to drive safety,quality and performance.”

Since joining Skanska in 2000, Tom has demonstrated astrong commitment to operational excellence, developing people, and deliveringsuccessful project outcomes. Over his 26-year career with Skanska, he has builtextensive experience leading teams across a diverse portfolio of projects,including commercial office, healthcare, hospitality, higher education, K-12,life sciences, industrial, and multifamily markets. 

Leptich holds a Bachelor of Sciencein Construction Management from the University of Washington.

Albert Martin– Vice President-Account Manager

As Vice President-Account Manager, Martin willcontinue his focus on building Skanska’s K-12 market, as well as strengtheningand expanding client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, andensuring the company continues to deliver on the exceptional value clientsexpect from Skanska.

“Albert’s ability to build trust, understand clientneeds, and foster long-term partnerships will be instrumental as we continuegrowing our business and serving our communities,” added Kowalchuk. “Forthe past 20 years, Albert has demonstrated a strong commitment to our values,and his breadth of experience and customer-focused approach have made him atrusted leader within the company and industry.”

During hiscareer, Martin has led large projects across the education, civic, healthcare,and commercial sectors that have positively impacted communities throughoutWashington. He has earned a reputation as a trusted partner whose thoughtfulleadership, transparency, and collaborative approach help teams successfullynavigate complex projects and deliver lasting value.

Martin holds a Bachelor of Sciencein Construction Management from Washington State University.

Skanska USABuilding’s Seattle Office: A Talent-Rich Environment

The two promotions are the latest in a series fromwithin the talent-rich Seattle office. In late July, former Vice President-AccountManager Brian Urban was named Executive Vice President-General Manager ofSkanska USA Building’s California operations. Prior to that, in May, formerSenior Vice President of Operations, Don Kowalchuk, was named Executive VicePresident-General Manager of the Seattle office when Lew Guerette, the office’sformer Executive Vice President-General Manager, was promoted to RegionalExecutive Officer overseeing Skanska’s West Coast building operations acrossWashington, Oregon and California.

For furtherinformation, please contact:

Dan Miller,Curator PR for Skanska, 206.979.4055, dan.miller@curatorpr.com

Daniela Arellano, Skanska USA, daniela.arellano@skanska.com

This andprevious releases can also be found at www.usa.skanska.com.

About Skanska

Skanska usesknowledge & foresight to shape the way people live, work and connect. Morethan 135 years in the making, we’re one of the world’s largest construction andproject development companies. With operations in select markets throughout theNordics, Europe and the United States, global revenue totaled $18.3 billion in2025.

Skanska in the U.S. operates 28 offices across thecountry, with its headquarters in New York City. In 2025, the U.S. developmentand construction streams generated $8.7 billion in revenue.

Together with our customers and the collectiveexpertise of our 6,500 teammates in the U.S. and 25,900 globally, we createinnovative and sustainable solutions that support healthy living beyond ourlifetime.

Source: Skanska.