Led by PE-licensed senior managers, our experienced team has netted accolades from the American Society of Civil Engineers, Engineering News Record, Port of Seattle, Associated General Contractors of Washington, and more.
We owe our stellar safety record to our experienced and highly-trained employees who work to make sure every project is done right.
MoreWe owe our stellar safety record to our experienced and highly-trained employees who work to make sure every project is done right.
Our Managers, Project Superintendents, Project Engineers, and Foreman have all completed many of the following courses:
As a contractor with the Corps, we have written and follow our Accident Prevention Plans prepared pursuant to the Corps Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1.
We’re also set up to work safely in our region’s high-security sites. All of our employees have their TWIC cards, allowing American Construction to operate in restricted government areas.
With all of our projects, we must understand the overall operating environment and mitigate the risks associated with the work we are completing. Protecting our team and the environment is our number one priority. We comply with all regulations and laws and our team works to identify potential risks and make plans and actions to mitigate those risks. Retention of long-tenured team members is also a key to safety success. Ongoing and open communication and training about safety practices and potential risks is a part of every one of our projects. We grant responsibility to site team members to address any instance where safety may be a concern. Safety concerns and incidents receive immediate and effective follow-up by management.
To be America's Waterfront Contractor delivering the highest quality projects with integrity and respect for our business partners, customers and employees. Provide an environment where our team can succeed and flourish.
MoreTo be America's Waterfront Contractor delivering the highest quality projects with integrity and respect for our business partners, customers and employees. Provide an environment where our team can succeed and flourish.
Our Mission: To provide high quality, heavy marine construction and dredging services; a safe, stable and ethical workplace, a return to our shareholders; and support for our Community.
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BS in Civil Engineering - Washington State University; 1986 Licensed Professional Engineer
As President and Chief Executive Officer, Kevin's primary role is to uphold the company's mission and values, while delivering safe, high quality projects, and cultivating positive relationships with customers and business partners. He has 35 plus years of successive experience, starting as a project engineer and working his way through all aspects of the business including project management, estimating and company ownership. Kevin became an owner in 2006, was named President in 2014, and purchased the majority of the company in 2017. He is respected as a relational leader who cultivates teamwork and performance in an environment where team members succeed and thrive. Kevin’s high standards for safety and quality have contributed to American Construction’s success as a leader in the marine construction business.
Kevin has been married to his wife Lisa for 31 years and they have two children. In his spare time, he enjoys golfing, mountain biking, snow skiing and anything outdoors.
BS in Civil Engineering - Georgia Institute of Technology
As the Vice President, Niclas works closely with the company President on strategy, the bidding process and overall vision for the company. He is a proven resource for senior leaders, provides integral support for team members and oversees the estimating department. In his role, he is also responsible for evaluating potential work and project opportunities, forecasting company resources and needs, as well as develops the bids and proposals and manages the submittal process. Niclas also tracks historical production and costs and is a vital interface between the pre-project phase and project hand off with the superintendents. His experience encompasses over 30 years in the marine construction industry including marine terminal construction at multiple ports and military facilities in the United States, dredging, hydro-graphic survey management and quality control. He is particularly skilled at understanding the needs of project owners, setting priorities, gaining various agency permits, and working through potential constraints while meeting the collective goal of project success. Niclas is also experienced in design build, design bid build and GC/CM projects.
Niclas is married to Danell and has three children. He speaks fluent Swedish and enjoys traveling abroad. He coaches soccer and also enjoys skiing, boating and camping with his family.
BS in Mechanical Engineering - Washington State University; Licensed Professional Engineer
Zach holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Washington State University. He joined American Construction in 2014 and has over 10 years of marine and heavy construction equipment management. As the Equipment Manager, he is responsible for all maintenance, modification, design, construction, and repair to the company's fleet of floating and land-based cranes, as well as support equipment specialized in pile driving, dredging, and heavy lift activities. Zach works closely with our shop superintendent and all team members on the logistics of managing the schedule, resources, and ongoing maintenance of the equipment fleet. He also manages the bidding, scheduling, and supervising of heavy lift hoisting projects for both the government and private entities.
Zach also oversees the configuration and certification of our cranes and barges as well as organizes the annual vessel dry docking.
Zach enjoys skiing and golfing in his free time.
Hanna has been with American Construction since 2020 and has 30 years of experience in the construction and financial industries where she has held accounting leadership positions. Her responsibilities at the company include financial reporting, supervision of office and accounting personnel, management of workers compensation, medical benefits, and retirement plans, as well as maintaining the banking and insurance relationships. Hanna ensures that the company complies with tax and regulatory requirements, and she actively participates with senior leadership in the company's financial planning and decision-making process.
Hanna spends her spare time enjoying all that the PNW has to offer. She loves to hike, camp and take mini road trips around the Sound.
Master of Science in Port Development and Coastal Engineering - UNESCO-IHE Delft Institute for Water Education, Delft Netherlands, BS in Civil Engineering - Universidad Autonomy de Baja California (UABC), Ensenada B.C. Mexico
BA in Human Development - Washington State University
