Boston, MA Gilbane Building Company has added Sam Aureli as project executive. Aureli retains over 20 years of experience in design and construction management and has led significant construction projects (up to $350 million) in Boston and New York.  He has managed projects for some of New England’s leading higher-education institutions including Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. “Sam’s demonstrated leadership and significant industry experience in higher-education aligns with Gilbane’s client base and workload in the local market,” said Michael O’Brien, operations manager for Gilbane’s Boston operations.  “Sam offers a proven track record and his expertise is a key component to the implementation of innovative construction and operational excellence solutions for our clients in the Boston market.” Prior to joining Gilbane, Aureli served as a project manager at The Casali Group, and also served as senior project manager/project executive at Suffolk Construction for 10 years. He is a graduate of New York Institute of Technology.