Aaron Yamasaki
About Aaron Yamasaki
Aaron Yamasaki serves as the Vice President and Division Manager at Swinerton in Hawaii, where he focuses on ground-up and special projects. He has extensive experience in project management across various sectors and is also a board member at Make-A-Wish Hawaii.
Work at Swinerton
Aaron Yamasaki currently serves as Vice President and Division Manager at Swinerton, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he focuses on ground-up and special projects within the Hawaiian division. His responsibilities include establishing best-in-class performance standards for project teams. Prior to his current role, he worked at Swinerton as a Senior Project Manager from 2018 to 2019 and as a Project Manager from 2017 to 2018, contributing to various projects in Hawaii.
Education and Expertise
Aaron Yamasaki holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture and Construction Management from the University of Washington, where he studied from 2007 to 2012. He completed his high school education at Punahou School, earning his diploma from 1995 to 2007. His educational background provides him with a solid foundation in both architectural design and construction management, which he applies in his professional roles.
Background
Aaron Yamasaki began his career in the construction industry as a Project Engineer Intern at VECA Electric, where he worked for 11 months from 2011 to 2012 in the Greater Seattle Area. His early experience in engineering laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in project management and leadership within the construction sector.
Achievements in Project Oversight
In his current role at Swinerton, Aaron Yamasaki oversees projects across various sectors, including hospitality, education, and luxury retail in the Hawaiian Islands. His leadership in these diverse areas demonstrates his capability to manage complex projects and drive successful outcomes.
Involvement with Make-A-Wish Hawaii
Aaron Yamasaki has been a Board Member of Make-A-Wish Hawaii since 2022. In this capacity, he contributes to the organization's mission of granting wishes to children with critical illnesses, reflecting his commitment to community service and support for local initiatives.