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Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: March 18, 2022
Heidelberg named as a principal at Beals and Thomas, Inc.
Plymouth, MA Beals and Thomas, Inc. has appointed Jeff Heidelberg as a principal with the company.
Heidelberg is a LEED-AP accredited professional civil engineer with 21 years of experience. He serves as the manager of urban development services, and manages large, complex developments in the Metropolitan Boston area. Heidelberg has managed the entitlement, design, and development of complex urban mixed-use projects, as well as retail, residential, office, and hotel developments. He has directed and managed teams responsible for over three million s/f of retail space, 2.5 million s/f of office/lab space, and 2,500 residential units.
Having worked as a developer for over 10 years, Heidelberg brings an owner’s perspective to managing a project and its team, with strict attention to detail, cost, and responsiveness. His experience provides a unique perspective, knowledge, and insight into the various aspects of proposing, permitting, and successfully managing complex real estate projects from concept through construction.
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