Jeffrey Gouveia, Jr., executive vice president and general manager at Suffolk Construction Company, Inc., has been named to Boston Business Journal's "40 Under 40."
Gouveia, at age 39, has become one of the most successful construction executives in New England. He began his career at Suffolk at age 23 and spent his first eight years with the company establishing Suffolk's successful Fla. division. In 2006, he was promoted to EVP and GM for Suffolk's largest construction team dedicated to residential, hospitality and commercial projects in Boston. He is currently overseeing the construction of the Mandarin Oriental Boston, Hebrew Senior Life NewBridge and the renovation of the McCormack Building, among other projects. His other successes include the conversion of the Charles St. Jail and Camp Harbor View.
"I am thrilled that Jeff has been recognized by the Boston Business Journal as one of the 40 most influential young executives in Boston," said John Fish, CEO of Suffolk. "His entrepreneurial drive, management skills, and passion have been significant factors in the steady growth and success of Suffolk Construction."
Gouveia will be recognized at a reception on October 2nd at the Copley Marriott Hotel.