Skanska USA Building Appoints Jackie Ryan as Business Development Director of Greater Washington, D.C. and Baltimore Operations

Jackie Ryan (Photo credit: Skanska)

Skanska, a leading global development and construction firm, announces Jackie Ryan as Business Development Director for its greater Washington, D.C. Northern Virginia and Maryland operations, based out of USA Building’s Rockville office. Jackie brings deep expertise to her new role with years of business development, strategic marketing, community partnerships, and operations management experience in the greater NVA-Washington-Baltimore market.

“Jackie’s ability to cultivate strong relationships with clients combined with her extensive understanding of current market and industry trends make her an invaluable addition to the business development team,” said Mark Balling, executive vice president of Skanska USA Building’s Mid-Atlantic Region. “Her expertise will be key in servicing our clients and enhancing our ability to source and construct world-class projects.”

Before joining Skanska, Jackie created comprehensive business plans and marketing strategies that strengthened the sales pipeline and enhanced lead generation capabilities for various construction firms in the market. Her proficiency is centered on relationship building, opportunity identification, and driving measurable sales growth throughout the construction industry.

“Joining Skanska represents the perfect next step in my career, and I am energized by the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects with their talented team,” said Jackie. I look forward to being part of an organization renowned for innovation and excellence and applying my strategic approach to business development in this new role.”

Skanska currently has over $640 million worth of construction underway in its Mid-Atlantic region, which includes Maryland, Washington, D.C., Virginia, and North Carolina.

About Skanska

Skanska uses knowledge & foresight to shape the way people live, work and connect. More than 135 years in the making, we’re one of the world’s largest construction and project development companies. With operations in select markets throughout the Nordics, Europe and the United States, global revenue totaled $16.8 billion in 2024.

Skanska in the U.S. operates 28 offices across the country, with its headquarters in New York City. In 2024, the U.S. construction sector generated $8.2 billion in revenue, and the U.S. development sector’s net investments in commercial projects totaled $224 million.

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