Financially Fierce: Shawna’s Leadership at Conco
When most people picture a construction jobsite, they likely imagine hard hats, concrete or cranes stretched out over a skyline. What they may not picture is the steady financial leadership working behind the scenes; the kind that keeps projects moving forward with confidence.
Just ask Shawna, our Controller and a 14-year Conconian whose work touches every project we build. While she may not be walking active jobsites each day, her impact is felt on every one of them.
As Controller, Shawna’s role sits at the intersection of accounting and operations, where accuracy, timing and strategy all have to align. On any given day, she reviews job costs, monitors cash flow, manages work-in-progress schedules, supports audits, and ensures reporting is accurate.
Construction moves fast. Decisions happen quickly. Details matter. Her job is to make sure the financial side of a project reflects what’s actually happening in the field.
“I work closely with operations to ensure our numbers tell the real story of project performance,” said Shawna. “That way leadership can make informed decisions with confidence.”
It’s work that isn’t always visible, but it is foundational.
Accurate job costing and disciplined financial reporting directly impact cash flow and determine our ability to take on future work. Strong reporting builds trust with owners, banks and bonding partners. It gives our Executive team the clarity they need to stay ahead of challenges rather than reacting to them.
In construction, financial clarity isn’t optional. It’s essential.
One of the things Shawna is most proud of is her ability to build processes that create this clarity. Construction is complex by nature. When the financial foundation is strong, the entire organization operates better.
“I take pride in being a steady partner,” said Shawna. “Not just helping us complete projects successfully but putting Conco in the right position for long-term growth.”
Shawna helps ensure Conco’s projects are built to last by ensuring they are supported by a financial foundation that is just as strong.