Gouveia Named President of Suffolk's Southeast Region

WEST PALM BEACH, FL—Boston-based national building contracting firm Suffolk Construction Co. has named Jeffrey A. Gouveia as the new president of its Southeast region based here.

Gouveia was responsible for launching Suffolk's new office and presence in the Southeast from 1995 to 2002. Suffolk's Southeast team has since developed into one of the largest and most successful construction management firms in the entire state of Florida. Gouveia will replace former Southeast region general manager Rex Kirby.

Prior to his new role as Southeast president, Gouveia served as Suffolk's executive vice president of operations responsible for pursuing projects with national clients, and assisting in expanding and growing Suffolk's Southeast office.

Gouveia served as national COO responsible for coordinating the compliance of corporate standard operating procedures across all regions and identifying challenges and opportunities for ongoing improvement. He also worked closely with the executive vice president of national business development to coordinate Suffolk's national client strategy, identify and build relationships, and assist in national account development.

Gouveia played a leadership role in Suffolk's expansion through the acquisitions of competitors William A. Berry in the Northeast and ROEL Construction on the West Coast.

Suffolk Southeast has a strong presence in Florida and continues to generate significant momentum in the Southeast, company officials say. Suffolk successfully built the JW Marriott Marquis and Wells Fargo Center, Miami Beach Senior High School, and the Las Olas River House, among many other high-profile projects. Suffolk is currently managing construction of Met III in Miami, Jade Signature in Sunny Isles Beach, Sinai Residences in Boca Raton, Dania Casino and Jai Alai in Dania Beach, and The Jewel in Sarasota.