Skanska appointed David Schmidt as the new Chief Operating Officer for Skanska USA Commercial Development. In his new role, Schmidt will focus on maximizing operational efficiency within the commercial development division’s home markets, review all commercial real estate investment proposals, oversee new market pursuits and manage strategic services. Schmidt has more than 35 years of experience in the construction and development industries, serving most recently as COO overseeing building operations in the Pacific Northwest, Texas and Arizona. Schmidt holds a bachelor’s degree in construction engineering management from Oregon State University and will be based out of the firm’s Seattle office.
