Gilbane Building Names Chelsea Beacom as Washington, DC Business Leader
Chelsea Beacom Brings More Than 15 Years of Local Experience to Expanded Leadership Role
ARLINGTON, VA — June 15, 2026 – Gilbane Building announces the promotion of Chelsea Beacom to business leader for its Washington, DC metro region operations. Beacom assumes the role following a succession planning process designed to support the Mid-Atlantic division’s continued growth across the region, strengthening Gilbane’s service to clients.
“Chelsea is a proven builder, trusted client partner and respected leader who understands the complexity and opportunity of the DC market,” said Ted Holt, Senior Vice President for Gilbane’s Mid-Atlantic Division. “Through an unmatched work ethic, humble demeanor and intense commitment to excellence, she has helped deliver some of the region’s most transformative projects while earning the confidence and trust of our clients and partners. She is relentless in developing, promoting and advocating for our team members as they advance in their careers. I’m excited to see how her leadership will influence our future, building on an impressive track record.”
Beacom joined Gilbane more than 15 years ago and built her career managing some of the firm’s most complex and visible projects in the Mid-Atlantic, including the US Diplomacy Center, the Baltimore Ravens M&T Stadium, GSA Hoover Building Renovations, and the countries first six-school P3 program with Prince George’s County Public Schools. Her experience spans a range of project types and client relationships that reflects the breadth of Gilbane’s work throughout the DC region.
“I am truly honored to step into the role of DC Business Leader,” said Beacom. “This opportunity reflects the strength of our business and, most importantly, the exceptional leadership team that has helped build it. We are in a strong position because of the trust we have earned with our clients and partners, the talent of our people and the quality of the work we deliver. I am excited to build on that momentum and help take our DC business to the next level.”
In her new role, Beacom will focus on expanding the company’s market portfolio and service offerings, fostering team development and growth, while delivering world-class facilities for clients and communities in the DC metro area. She will also help advance Gilbane’s long-standing commitment to community engagement and strong project outcomes across the region.
Gilbane Building has maintained a presence in the DC area for more than six decades, delivering construction management services across the healthcare, education, government, cultural, data center and life sciences sectors. Gilbane’s DC metro team is based in Arlington, Virginia, and serves clients throughout Washington, DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia.
About Gilbane
Gilbane is one of the largest, privately held, family-owned construction and real estate development firms in the world. Founded in 1870, Gilbane is a leader in providing end-to-end solutions across the built environment. Gilbane operates through two core businesses: Gilbane Building, a full-service construction firm, and Gilbane Development, which leads real estate investment, development, and property management. The company’s breadth of expertise and quality is applied across diverse market sectors with a community-focused approach to how the company builds and develops. With 45 offices across the country and around the world, Gilbane brings global expertise to local communities. For more information, visit www.gilbaneco.com.