Heidi DeBenedetti
Chief Operating Officer
As the chief operating officer, Heidi DeBenedetti leads operations and administration, driving excellence, quality, consistency, and risk management in both support and field operations. She oversees Gilbane’s industry-leading efforts in economic inclusion and sustainability. She continues to provide leadership to the company’s federal business and enterprise oversight of insurance, safety, and information technology.
Most recently, Heidi was Gilbane’s chief administrative officer and regional president. In this role, Heidi provided strategic leadership on the core functions of safety, risk, and insurance. She also oversaw Gilbane’s operations in the federal and southeast divisions. Her divisional oversight reached more than 650 employees and annual revenue exceeding $1.5 billion.
Heidi has over 25 years of experience in the construction industry, joining Gilbane in 2015 as a key part of the company’s global advancement initiative. Under her leadership, Gilbane developed best-in-class teams, providing streamlined operational excellence, and she worked alongside business unit leaders to drive lean and efficient processes. Her strategic focus and vision have been instrumental in building upon Gilbane’s success as an industry leader.
Heidi received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and her Master of Business Administration from Colorado State University.
Heidi believes there’s a difference between hearing what our clients say and listening to and understanding what they say to partner to bring the right solutions forward. She believes that one of the ways we add value is through the incorporation of cutting-edge technology. Heidi serves as Executive Sponsor for empoWer, Gilbane’s employee resource group dedicated to supporting women within the company.