HEIN appoints Shawn Berube as new President and Chief Operating Officer

HEIN, a renowned general contracting and construction management firm, is pleased to announce that, effective August 1st, 2025, Shawn Berube was appointed as President and Chief Operating Officer.

Shawn has nearly 20 years of experience at HEIN, including seven years at the senior leadership level. He first joined the company in 2006 as a site superintendent and advanced to project manager in 2017, Vice President in 2018, and Board member in 2021. Shawn is a Past President of the Ottawa General Contractors Association of Ottawa and was recognized by the Ottawa Board of Trade and the Ottawa Business Journal as one of Ottawa’s Forty Under 40. Shawn has a proven track record of leadership, a deep understanding of HEIN’s operations, and a strong commitment to the company and the construction industry. These qualities position him well to lead HEIN into its next phase.

“I am deeply honoured to step into the role of President and Chief Operating Officer of HEIN, and to be able to build upon the strong legacy of those before me,” said Shawn. “This is an exciting time in our company’s history. I look forward to collaborating with our dedicated team to grow our culture of “Constructing Excellence” and ensure we continue to provide exceptional value to our clients, partners and all those connected to HEIN.”

His appointment represents a pivotal step in HEIN’s long-term succession strategy. Mark Dalton, who held the position of President of HEIN for the past 11 years, chose to start his transition towards retirement. He will remain with the company as a member of its Board of Directors and as its Chief Executive Officer.

“Shawn’s appointment as President and COO is a testament to the strong internal talent within the HEIN organization. Having worked closely with him over the last decade, I can absolutely say that both the Board and our staff have full confidence in his leadership, his ability to build relationships with our key stakeholders, and his ability to guide our team and operations into the future,” said Mark Dalton. “I could not be prouder to pass the torch of leadership to Shawn. HEIN is in good hands.”

About HEIN

Founded in 1988 by Roland Hein and Helmet Mueller, HEIN is one of the only general contractors in the city of Ottawa to be owned, 100% by its employees. With over 40 team members, the company specializes predominantly within the ICI construction sector. Over the past three decades, HEIN has earned a reputation as a premiere builder in Eastern Ontario with a strong base of repeat clients.

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