Shawmut Design and Construction has appointed Michael Sanchez to vice president of field operations. In his new role, Sanchez will be tasked with overseeing the company's complex, innovative and high-profile construction projects. Sanchez joined Shawmut in 1992, and most recently served as director of field operations. Over the last 18 years, He has had a variety of roles from project superintendent to general superintendent, as well as project manager to managing director of the commercial group. In these roles, Sanchez developed a no-nonsense reputation for efficiency, discipline and innovative problem-solving methods. The majority of Sanchez's projects have involved building complexities such as working within operational environments, with multiple user groups and working within constricted urban settings. Clients include: Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Phillips Exeter Academy, Blackstone Properties, Sovereign Bank, Danvers Bank, Fenway Park, Game On!, FAO Schwarz, and California Pizza Kitchen.