SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Skanska announces the appointment of Brian Urban as Executive Vice President and General Manager for its Skanska USA Building operations in California, effective immediately.

In this role, Urban will oversee project operations in the state, with a focus on strengthening customer and partner relationships, growing the business, and continuing to build Skanska’s reputation across the region. Urban joins a local leadership team with roots in the San Francisco Bay Area market. Urban will work closely with local leadership to continue the office's momentum.

Skanska’s California operations support customers across a range of sectors, including aviation, health care, education, science and technology, adaptive reuse, and sustainable buildings. The company remains focused on delivering complex projects safely and collaboratively while continuing to grow its presence and partnerships in the region.

“Brian has an exceptional ability to build strong talent and teams, connect strategy with execution, and he consistently delivers results for our customers and our business,” said Clay Haden, President and CEO, Skanska USA Building. “I am confident Brian is the right leader to help shape the future of our California business.”
“I’m honored to join the California team at such an important moment for the business,” Urban said. “My priority is to listen and learn from our teams, clients, and partners. Skanska has strong talent, meaningful relationships, and significant opportunity in California, and I’m excited to help build on that momentum.”

Urban brings 32 years of industry experience, including 25 years with Skanska, and most recently served as Vice President - Account Manager in Skanska USA Building’s Seattle, Washington, operations. In that role, he helped lead a business with a record backlog and was instrumental in developing customer relationships, supporting teams, and advancing operations. His experience includes aviation, health care, industrial, education, municipal, cultural, and commercial projects. He holds a Bachelor of Science in architecture from the University of Southern California and a Master of Science in construction management from the University of Washington. Urban is DBIA and LEED AP Certified.