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Williams joins Skanska USA as project exec.

Skanska USA Building Inc., welcomed Mary Ann Williams to the office as a project executive. In her new role at Skanska, Williams will be responsible for client and project team collaboration and coordinating efforts for a focused approach to strengthening existing and new client relationships.  Additionally, Williams will work with account managers and project management staff to identify client expectations and to develop and implement related project strategies. "We are thrilled to have Mary Ann join the Skanska team," said Paul Hewins of Skanska's Boston office. "She brings in-depth experience from different areas of the industry, as well as a passion and enthusiasm for her clients and projects." Prior to joining Skanska, Williams was vice president of Corporate Clients Strategies at A.J. Martini, Inc. . Williams began her career in the field as a carpenter.  Later she received her BA in Legal Studies from the UMass-Boston and her MBA from Simmons College Graduate School of Management. Williams serves on the Commonwealth of Mass. Designer Selection Board and is a board member for the Community Design Resource Center of Boston. She is currently participating in the Leaders Circle, a leadership development program for Architect/Engineer/Contractor (A/E/C) professionals. Williams holds a Construction Supervisor License from the Commonwealth of Mass.
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