PBN Best Places to Work Awards 2021
Midsize Companies #10. Shawmut Design and Construction
Employees in R.I.: 72
CEO Les Hiscoe
Questions answered by Rhode Island Senior Director and Project Executive Chris Maury
How would you describe the culture of your workplace? Our people are the key element of what makes Shawmut a great place to work. Every employee has a vested interest in the success of the company and the success of our clients’ projects, as we are all employee owners.
What role do diversity and inclusion play in your hiring and promotion decisions? We work to create an inclusive environment where everyone reaches their fullest potential, with a Diversity Leadership Council driving our journey toward diversity, equity and inclusion.
How do you support community service work by your employees? With the goal of expanding and diversifying the talent pipeline within the construction and engineering industries, Shawmut launched the Shawmut Scholars program with Roger Williams University … providing three RWU students with four-year scholarship support, paid internships at Shawmut, career and professional development, and an additional stipend for housing and transportation costs.
