Nicholas joins Tocci Building as director of healthcare

Tocci Building Companies (Tocci) has added Jeffrey Nicholas as the director of healthcare. In this position, Nicholas will focus on orchestrating Tocci's growing healthcare practice. His initial venture will be directing the program management efforts at Boston Medical Center, a $270 million construction and renovation project that will consolidate the hospital's two South End campuses and eliminate 60 beds while maintaining the same level of services. Nicholas' extensive medical construction and management background spans over 30 years at companies including Heery International, Broaddus & Associates, Cogdell Spencer Erdman, and Skanska USA Building. He has experience working on a variety of healthcare projects, including leading the Granary Project Management and Design team on the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital project for 12 years. At Tocci, he will provide oversight and vision for Tocci's healthcare practice, leading construction projects and program management efforts alike. "Jeff has extensive background in the healthcare industry and experience leading project teams on major capital campaigns to create innovative facility solutions," said chief enabling officer, John Tocci, Sr. "He will play a key role as Tocci continues to expand into the healthcare market." During his time at Broaddus & Associates, Nicholas supported Building Information Modeling (BIM) professionals in focusing and branding a unique value-add service for owner facility operations and data management. As a result, the team won three new contracts. His innovative performance concepts and contracting techniques enabled the Cogdell Spencer Erdman team to win major contracts with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, John Hopkins Medicine, and Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. "Tocci is one of the most forward-thinking, innovative building firms in the Boston market," saidNicholas. "I'm excited to be part of the team as we work together to address the urgent needs within the healthcare delivery environment." Nicholas received his Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Connecticut.