# Michael McKelvy

> Michael E. McKelvy is the Houston-based chairman and chief executive officer of McDermott International, Ltd. An architect by training, he previously led Gilbane Building Company and served as CH2M’s chief delivery officer. His public remarks emphasize collaboration between designers and builders, disciplined growth and developing the people who deliver projects.

- **Role:** Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at McDermott International, Ltd
- **Organizations:** McDermott International, Ltd, Amrize Ltd, Meeting Street, Gilbane Building Company, CH2M HILL, Lockwood Greene, C.H. Guernsey & Company, RPS Group plc
- **From:** Shreveport, United States
- **Education:** Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design, University of Oklahoma, Bachelor of Architecture, Louisiana Tech University, Executive management program, University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Executive management program, University of Michigan Ross School of Business, Executive management program, Thunderbird School of Global Management, Executive management program, Stanford University Graduate School of Business, Executive management program, Babson College
- **Known for:** First non-family leader to hold Gilbane Building Company’s president/COO and CEO roles., Led Gilbane during a period of record operating results, including the record levels described in its 2017 annual report., Appointed chairman of McDermott’s board after joining as CEO in 2022.

## Career timeline

- **Early career** — Architect and project manager at C.H. Guernsey & Company and Lockwood Greene.
- **Before 2014** — Rose to chief delivery officer at CH2M HILL.
- **2014** — Joined Gilbane Building Company as president and chief operating officer.
- **2016** — Became president and CEO of Gilbane Building Company.
- **2018–2023** — Served as a director of RPS Group plc.
- **2022** — Appointed president and CEO of McDermott on February 1; joined its board.
- **2025** — Named McDermott board chair in an announcement dated July 17; also joined the Amrize board.
- **2026** — Re-elected to Amrize’s board in April; continued as McDermott chairman and CEO.

## Achievements

- First non-family leader to hold Gilbane Building Company’s president/COO and CEO roles.
- Led Gilbane during a period of record operating results, including the record levels described in its 2017 annual report.
- Appointed chairman of McDermott’s board after joining as CEO in 2022.
- Recipient of the Minority Construction Council’s 2017 Champion Award, according to his LinkedIn profile.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — McDermott completed refinancing including $500 million equity financing and $550 million senior secured Nordic bonds.
- **2026-09** — McDermott received an Eni Cyprus subsea contract for the Cronos development.
- **2026-08** — McDermott reported second-quarter revenue of $2.3 billion and net income of $41 million.
- **2026-04** — Amrize shareholders confirmed his re-election to its board.
- **2026-03** — McDermott and Chiyoda announced substantial completion of construction and commissioning for Golden Pass LNG Train 1.

## Links

- Website: https://www.mcdermott.com/company/our-team/michael-mckelvy
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-e-mckelvy-40398b62

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Last updated: 2026-10-21