We are the
pioneers of the
CM Concept.

We are the pioneers of the CM Concept.

As a regional CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT firm who was the first to pioneer the Construction Management concept in the Lehigh Valley in 1973, our underlying success is predicated on a collaborative approach that focuses on innovation and efficiency in the pursuit of achieving 100% client satisfaction. This approach has become increasingly more relevant as the industry has become more efficient at mitigating costs, saving time and allowing greater collaboration on projects.

Our integrative process differs from the conventional, linear, design process. We act as the “facilitator” on our projects – seeking as much commentary, feedback, and collaboration from key stakeholders for key issues as possible. We strive to encourage creativity, candor, conflict resolution, and the development of truly pragmatic optimal solutions.

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Butz
Leadership

Greg Butz

President & CEO
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Lee Butz

Chairman of the Board
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Michael Butz

General Manager
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Steven Butz

Senior Project Manager
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Christopher Magent

Chief Operating Officer
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Douglas Workman

General Manager – State College
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Jeffrey Smith

General Manager - Harrisburg
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Maura Hesdon

General Manager - Conshohocken
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Stephen Lee

Executive Vice President
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Mission
Statement

The Butz Family of Companies is dedicated to superior project delivery in an atmosphere of teamwork and open communication in all our business relationships.

We will build on our tradition of excellence with an unwavering commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

We will always perform with integrity, honesty, reliability, and enthusiasm.

We will ensure growth opportunities for our employees and a continued commitment to our community.

Community
engagement

COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT

We are stronger together.

We live by our mission statement which includes ensuring a continued commitment to our community. We support dozens of client events throughout the year, and our employees volunteer their time and contribute financially to support nonprofit organizations.

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The Butz Family of Companies, consisting of Alexander Building Construction Co., Alvin H. Butz, Inc. and Shoemaker Construction Co., provides exceptional, comprehensive construction management services, led by a strong commitment to complete customer satisfaction with special attention to safety, quality and value.
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Alvin H. Butz, Inc.
840 W. Hamilton Street
Suite 600
P.O. Box 509
Allentown, PA 18105-0509
P: 610-395-6871
F: 610-395-3363

Greg Butz

President & CEO
Greg is the fifth generation Butz in the company’s history, following in the footsteps of his father, Lee, and his grandfather, Alvin. Construction has been a Butz family tradition for generations, from the time Greg’s great, great grandfather designed and built many of the Lehigh Valley’s covered bridges until now. In 2003, Alvin H. Butz, Inc. formed two new construction firms, Shoemaker Construction Co. in Conshohocken and Alexander Building Construction Co. in Harrisburg and State College. Greg serves as CEO of Shoemaker and Alexander and President of Alvin H. Butz. He has a B.S. degree and M.B.A. from Lehigh University.

Lee Butz

Chairman of the Board

Lee’s career in construction began in high school working for his father’s general contracting firm. In 1973, he became president of Alvin H. Butz, Inc. and introduced the construction management concept to the Lehigh Valley. He assumed the role of CEO in 1995 after naming his son, Greg, president of the company and later became its chairman. Lee graduated from Lehigh University in 1955 with a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering. He served in the U.S. Army from 1955 until 1957, training with the 101st Airborne Division and later stationed at Ft. Knox.

Michael Butz

General Manager

Mike is a sixth generation Butz family builder. He has worked on projects ranging from large complexes worth hundreds of millions of dollars to $100,000 retail fit-outs. In his role, he provides management oversight and is responsible for ensuring project success. From conception through occupancy, Mike provides executive leadership through all phases of work. He facilitates teamwork and serve as the owner’s executive level contact with the Allentown office.  He maintains strong ties to existing customers and communicates the value of our services to prospective clients. Mike earned his B.S. in Labor Relations from Penn State in 2011.

Steven Butz

Senior Project Manager

Steve is a sixth generation Butz family builder. As Senior Project Manager, he oversees all preconstruction and construction operations, including coordinating our estimating and field activities. Steve is responsible for ensuring overall project success and customer satisfaction. He uses collaborative techniques, technology, and Lean construction practices to facilitate the teamwork and success of your project. Steve graduated from Penn State with a Bachelor’s of Architectural Engineering in 2016.

Christopher Magent

Chief Operating Officer

Chris leads strategic direction, talent development, and building continuity between the three companies. He champions construction management project delivery, including emphasizing value-added contractor participation during preconstruction and an integrated approach. He researched sustainable building design and construction and earned his PhD in Architectural Engineering from Penn State. Chris served as a juror for various award programs including the Architectural Engineering Institute Professional Project Award program since 2015. He is also a reviewer for the Journal of Architectural Engineering. Chris was named one of the top 100 Business People by the PA Business Central, the Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County Spirit Award Recipient, Clearwater Conservancy, Donald Hamer Leadership Award and Partnership Achieving Construction Excellence “Excellence Award” winner. He received his M.S. in Civil Engineering from Pitt, a PhD and B.A.E. from Penn State and was a contributor to “The Integrative Design Guide to Green Building.”

Douglas Workman

General Manager - State college
Doug is the General Manager for Alexander’s State College office. He provides management oversight and is responsible for ensuring project success. From conception through occupancy, Doug provides executive leadership through all phases of work. He facilitates teamwork and serves as the owner’s executive level contact with Alexander’s State College office. Doug was named one of the top 100 Business People by the PA Business Central. He has a B.S. in Civil Engineering degree from Penn State. His certifications include USGBC LEED Accredited Professional BD+C, Florida Registered Professional Engineer, Florida Certified Special Inspector, ICRA 8-Hour Certified, and OSHA 30 Certified.

Jeffrey Smith

General Manager - Harrisburg

Jeff is the General Manager for Alexander’s Harrisburg office. He provides management oversight and is responsible for ensuring project success. From conception through occupancy, Jeff provides executive leadership through all phases of work. He facilitates teamwork and serve as the owner’s executive level contact with Alexander’s Harrisburg office. Jeff was named a Top 100 Power Player in 2021 by Central Penn Business Journal. He has a B.S. in Health Policy and Administration from Penn State and is a USGBC LEED Accredited Professional.

Maura Hesdon

General Manager - Conshohocken
Maura is Shoemaker’s General Manager and has decades of leadership experience in the industry. In her role, she ensures corporate success and customer satisfaction. She facilitates teamwork between project teams and serves as the executive level contact with Shoemaker. Away from the work site, Maura is a leader in making construction more accessible. In 2009, she co-founded a day camp where school-aged girls are introduced to careers in construction. She later created the NAWIC Philadelphia Foundation to house the rebranded Mentoring Young Women in Construction Philadelphia and incorporated other youth initiatives. Maura works with Philadelphia stakeholders to increase workforce development and diversity. Additionally, she is an active member of several local and national industry organizations. She has a B.S. in Business Management from Beaver College, now Arcadia University, and is a USGBC LEED Accredited Professional.

Stephen Lee

Executive Vice President

With over 30 years of experience, Steve has taken on roles as an owner, designer, and builder, successfully delivering projects throughout the region. His extensive background has fueled his ambition to enhance project delivery methods. Steve is passionate about integrating lean principles into the building industry, aiming to cultivate team cultures that prioritize people and embrace continuous improvement.

Steve directs the strategic vision of the enterprise, oversees succession planning for a six-generation family-owned business, and provides oversight to various departments within the company. He also plays a key role in executive leadership for several major clients and complex projects.

A Penn State graduate with a degree in Landscape Architecture, Steve is actively involved with the Lean Construction Institute, the Construction Owners Association of America, and other leading industry organizations. Additionally, he serves as President of his local borough council, participates in several civic groups, and coaches community basketball teams.

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Alvin H. Butz, Inc.
840 W. Hamilton Street, Suite 600
P.O. Box 509
Allentown, PA, 18105-0509
P: 610-395-6871
F: 610-395-3363

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