According to Jones Lang LaSalle, Jeff Burke has been named senior vice president and director of field operations for the firm's New England construction group. Burke will serve as a liaison between the firm's office and field operations to ensure that business goals for project delivery are met. Additionally, Burke will lead the field staff in effectively and safely completing all assignments by implementing best practices for risk management on all of Jones Lang LaSalle's construction projects.
Previously Burke was senior construction superintendent for Jones Lang LaSalle where he was responsible for all phases of construction.
His projects have ranged from building renovations to construction of technical switch rooms, science labs and base buildings. Burke's recent projects include: IBM's Software Development and Support Center in Littleton; Crosstown Center, Boston; 670 Albany St. in BioSquare, Boston; New England Gift Center, Billerica; and Science Hotel at 780 Memorial Dr., Cambridge.
Burkeis a LEED accredited professional. He holds a B.S. degree from Central Connecticut State University, and an A.D. degree from Wentworth Institute of Technology.
About Jones Lang LaSalle
Jones Lang LaSalle is a financial and professional services firm specializing in real estate. The firm offers integrated services delivered by expert teams worldwide to clients seeking increased value by owning, occupying or investing in real estate. With 2011 global revenue of $3.6 billion, Jones Lang LaSalle serves clients in 70 countries from more than 1,000 locations worldwide, including 200 corporate offices. The firm is an industry leader in property and corporate facility management services, with a portfolio of approximately 2.1 billion s/f worldwide. LaSalle Investment Management, the company's investment management business, is one of the world's largest and most diverse in real estate with $47.7 billion of assets under management.