SEATTLE, WA — The Walsh Group, one of the largest construction service providers in North America, announces the promotion of Doug Benjamin to Vice President of Northwest Building within the company’s building division. Benjamin will provide oversight and leadership for building projects within The Walsh Group’s Northwest region. His responsibilities will include consultation with owners, monitoring project progress, and supervision and review of management systems and staff. "Doug has been the point person for us in the Seattle and Northwest region, expanding our brand and strengthening our networks in public, private, and federal markets," Building Group President Mike Whelan said. “We are excited to have Doug take on a larger leadership role as he continues to secure projects with new and existing clients across the Northwest.”

Benjamin has 27 years of construction industry experience and 25 years with The Walsh Group. Benjamin recently served as Program Manager, overseeing the company’s Seattle building operations. His portfolio of work stretches across multiple markets, including the FedEx Express ANCA Relocation in Anchorage, Alaska, the Information System Facility at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, the Bates Technical College Center for Allied Health Education in Tacoma, Washington, and the Trailside Student Housing Project in Seattle, Washington.