Jim Contratto has joined S. M. Wilson & Co. in the newly created position of Executive Vice President of Project Development & Strategy. Contratto is responsible for leading and coordinating business development efforts, developing and executing strategies to identify new opportunities, establishing strategic partnerships and positioning S. M. Wilson to be selected by new target clients.
“This newly created position builds on the strong foundation of our existing market sector, business development and marketing teams to position us to expand into new markets and implement high-level growth strategies,” said Mike Yazbec, president of S. M. Wilson. “Jim Contratto’s expertise and leadership will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our ability to serve clients, expand client development and invest in the future of S. M. Wilson.”
Contratto brings four decades of experience in preconstruction efforts, strategic planning, phasing, project delivery methods and aligning project desires for projects ranging from several million dollars to a billion dollars across multiple market sectors. He has held executive leadership roles focused on business development and has shared his expertise through speaking engagements for national organizations and industry publications.
Contratto holds degrees in Architecture and Design from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.
ABOUT S. M. WILSON & CO.
S. M. Wilson is a full-service construction management, design/build, and general contracting firm with offices in St. Louis, MO, and Edwardsville, IL. Founded in 1921, S. M. Wilson is a team of dedicated professionals committed to exceeding client expectations. As a 100% employee-owned company, we take pride in our people-first approach and our position as one of the leading construction management firms in the Midwest. For more information, visit www.smwilson.com.
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