Skanska Selects Brian Urban as EVP-General Manager for California

SAN FRANCISCO (July, 27, 2026) — Skanska, a global construction and development firm, announced the appointment of Brian Urban as executive vice president and general manager for its Skanska USA Building operations in California, effective immediately.

In this role, Urban will oversee project operations in the state, with a focus on strengthening customer and partner relationships, growing the business and continuing to build Skanska’s reputation across the region. Urban joins a well-established local leadership team with deep roots in the San Francisco Bay Area market. Urban will work closely with local leadership to continue the office’s momentum and build on the trust Skanska has established across the region.

Skanska’s California operations support customers across a range of sectors, including aviation, healthcare, education, science and technology, adaptive reuse, and sustainable buildings. The company remains focused on delivering complex projects safely and collaboratively while continuing to grow its presence and partnerships in the region.

Urban brings 32 years of industry experience, including 25 years with Skanska, and most recently served as vice president-account manager in Skanska USA Building’s Seattle operations. In that role, he helped lead a business with a record backlog, and was instrumental in developing customer relationships, supporting high-performing teams and advancing operational excellence. His experience includes aviation, healthcare, industrial, education, municipal, cultural, and commercial projects. Urban is DBIA and LEED AP Certified.

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