Joseph D. Shea, PE | Managing Partner
With a distinguished 30-year career in the civil engineering, land development, and real estate industries, Joe has built a reputation for delivering exceptional results and fostering long-term client success. Over the years, Joe has conceived and managed initiatives totaling over $300 million for large-scale clients, showcasing his ability to lead complex projects and drive significant value for all stakeholders.
Joe’s career has been marked by his leadership of a technical practice that spanned 15 states, allowing him to develop a vast expertise in managing diverse, multi-state projects while ensuring high standards of service and operational efficiency. Now, Joe is bringing his wealth of experience and client-centric approach back to his roots, where he is revitalizing the family legacy through Granite City Partners. His mission is to provide advisory and engineering services using his hands-on, results-driven leadership style to meet the needs of modern clients. With a keen understanding of the technical, financial, and strategic aspects of civil engineering and land development, Joe remains committed to providing innovative, tailored solutions that ensure his clients’ success.
Joe holds a BS in Civil Engineering from University of Massachusetts, Amherst and a Master of Science in Management from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He is known for his collaborative approach and ability to build lasting relationships, positioning him as a trusted advisor in civil engineering, capital project, as well as the ability to bridge private and public partnerships.
Education
Bachelor, Civil Engineering, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Master, Science in Management, Worcester Polytechnic Institute