Carmelo Torrisi

Carmelo Torrisi is the President of McKissack & McKissack, where he leads enterprise strategy, financial performance, and operational execution across the firm’s national Architectural/Interiors and PMCM practice. He partners with the Board and executive team to set clear goals, strengthen culture, and translate strategy into measurable results, balancing growth with disciplined risk management and consistent client delivery.

Mr. Torrisi is prioritizing growth in core sectors rather than geographic expansion. The focus areas include Aviation, Education (K 12 and Higher Education), Utilities (Electric, Gas, Water and Wastewater), Culture (landmarks, stadiums and arenas, convention centers), Institutional (Corrections, Healthcare, Government), and Real Estate (Commercial and Public Housing).

Previously, Mr. Torrisi held several leadership roles at AtkinsRéalis (formerly Faithful+Gould), including Vice President of Business Development & Strategy for North America, where he led the sales organization. He also served as Director of Operations for North America with P&L responsibility exceeding $150 million and leadership of more than 600 team members, and as Utility Sector Lead, developing key accounts such as Exelon, Arizona Public Service, and Southern Company.

Earlier, he served as Director of Engineering & Construction at S&C Electric Company, overseeing an EPC portfolio and the delivery of utility-scale renewable and energy storage projects across North America. He also held executive and senior roles with AECOM, Jacobs, and Fluor, spanning design and engineering, project and program management, quality management, and business development.

Known for elevating safety, margin discipline, and client satisfaction, Mr. Torrisi builds durable operating systems that scale. He has advanced the firm’s performance management framework through the use of AI and Power BI, supporting stronger operational performance, enhanced transparency, and sound governance practices. He has also led post merger integrations and instituted enterprise KPI reporting, strengthening alignment across all business units.

An Army veteran and former Military Intelligence Officer, Mr. Torrisi holds an MBA with distinction from Keller Graduate School of Management and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis. He is a Project Management Professional, a LEED Accredited Professional, and an Engineer in Training. Active in the community, he served as Construction Committee Chair for Habitat for Humanity’s “Raise Your Hand Chicagoland” build event. He lives in the Chicagoland area with his wife and four daughters.

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