Kevin McMahon

Investor at Van Dien Capital

With a career spanning multiple decades, Kevin is considered one of the most influential leaders in the Engineering and Construction industry having acquired/integrated over 25 firms and selling 1.

Most recently, Kevin joined Jacobs in 2007 when Jacobs acquired Edwards and Kelcey, a major North American Engineering firm where he was Chairman and CEO. At Edwards and Kelcey (EK), Kevin led a transformation which saw EK grow significantly and increase profitability five fold over an eleven year period. From 2007 through 2013, Kevin was the leader of the North American Infrastructure group for Jacobs, leading the transformation for Jacobs to becoming one of the largest Infrastructure firms in North America. He oversaw major projects for Highways, Rail, Aviation, Telecom, Water and Utility clients, with a staff of 3,000 employees. Following Jacobs acquisition of SKM in 2013, Kevin served as Group VP, Asia where his team of 2500 performed Engineering and Construction services in the Chemicals, Oil and Gas, Pharmaceutical, Power, Infrastructure, Buildings and Mining sectors.

Outside of work, Kevin is well known and active in the industry as a member of the Moles, Past President of the Design Professionals Coalition, and Board Member of The Construction Industry Round Table.