Company Profile
Shawmut Design and Construction
Company Overview
Shawmut Design and Construction is a 100% employee-owned company headquartered in Boston with offices in New York, Providence, Las Vegas, Atlantic City, and New Haven. Shawmut is a leading ENR top 100-ranked national construction management firm providing client-oriented services in the following markets: Academic, Commercial, Corporate Interiors, Cultural and Historic Preservation, Healthcare and Science, Gaming, Restaurants, Retail, Spas and Health Clubs. For more information, visit Shawmut’s website at www.shawmut.com.
Company History
In 1982, Jim Ansara founded Shawmut with just a handful of employees and a unique vision for a construction company. Jim specialized in building projects with complex and difficult conditions (basically the types of projects other construction managers didn’t want), completing them on fast-track schedules, and providing exceptional customer service. The market responded positively to Jim’s refreshing approach to the construction process as Shawmut quickly set itself apart as one of New England’s most successful start-up companies.
Jim served as Shawmut’s President/Chief Executive Officer for 18 years before assuming the position of Chairman and handing the company reins over to Tom Goemaat. During his tenure as President/CEO, Jim established Shawmut as one of New England’s most respected construction firms and as an industry leader positioned within our market focuses. In 1989, Inc. magazine named Jim Entrepreneur of the Year in the construction category. Shawmut has been honored by the Governor’s Office of Massachusetts and Inc. magazine as one of “America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies” as well as a member of the “Inner City 100” Hall of Fame.
Today, with Tom Goemaat as CEO, Shawmut has become leading national construction firm. In addition to leading the company’s smart growth plan, Tom is focused on the development of Shawmut’s staff as well as the protection and proliferation of our unique culture. Over the last ten years, Shawmut’s revenues have grown 900% and the company has become one of the premier builders in New England and across the country.
Recently we were named one of the best places to work in Massachusetts for the third straight year by the Boston Business Journal, the second best place to work in Rhode Island by the Providence Business News, the 88th largest contractor in the US by Engineering News Record (McGraw-Hill Construction), number 48 in Domestic Building Revenue by ENR, and number 41 on the Building Design & Construction “Giants 300” Top Contractors survey (Reed Business Information).
Benefits
We understand the importance of offering a comprehensive collection of benefits to make sure that you, your family, and your future are well cared for. We also are continuously researching the latest benefits to keep our packages ahead of the industry average. The following benefits are currently available to all full-time employees:
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Health Insurance (no waiting period)
Dental Insurance (no waiting period)
Training and Development
Tuition Reimbursement
401(k) Pension Plan (company match is up to 4% of base salary)
Employee Referral Program
Flexible Spending Account
College Savings Plan
Vacation
Holidays
Volunteer Day
Parental Leave
Emergency Day Care
Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Long Term Care
Employee Assistance Program
Discounted Corporate Gym Membership
Parking Options
Subsidized Public Transportation