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2023 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Bill Allan, Consigli Construction Co., Inc.

Bill Allan
Director of Operations – NY/Tri-State
Consigli Construction Co., Inc.

Number of years in CURRENT position: 1

Best book, podcast, or app for aspiring leaders: Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing

3 skills that you use every day in your position: Collaboration, communication, EQ.

Best advice for new leaders in 10 words or less: Praise others in victory, take the heat when it goes wrong.

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? Opening a new regional office and helping guide a company’s success, while attracting new industry talent, is an incredibly rewarding challenge that I am proud to have undertaken. In six months, we have already established the Westchester regional office and secured work with three new clients. Major, high-quality, regional institutions like the New York Blood Center, New York Presbyterian Hospital and Kellenberg Memorial High School have already put their trust in Consigli.

What makes this nominee an Industry Leader? “Bill attracts talent with his warm smile, subtle Scottish accent, and humility. He provides endless support and encouragement, positions his team members for success and absorbs any blame. He makes each person he encounters feel highly valued both in and outside of the workplace.” - Jennifer Freeman, Managing Director at Group PMX.

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