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Suffolk Expands Mid-Atlantic Leadership Team With Two Strategic Hires to Support High-Growth Sectors in the Region

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Suffolk Expands Mid-Atlantic Leadership Team With Two Strategic Hires to Support High-Growth Sectors in the Region
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Suffolk Expands Mid-Atlantic Leadership Team With Two Strategic Hires to Support High-Growth Sectors in the Region

2025-07-31 01:19 Last Updated At:01:30

HERNDON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 30, 2025--

Suffolk, one of the most innovative and successful builders in the country, today announced the hiring of Darick Edmond as Vice President of Project Development and Vail McMillian as Director of Preconstruction. Both bring deep regional experience and will play key roles in scaling Suffolk’s operations across the Mid-Atlantic.

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Mr. Edmond and Mr. McMillian bring a depth of experience managing complex, large-scale projects across the federal, education, aviation, healthcare, and commercial development sectors. Their appointments reflect Suffolk’s continued investment in building high-performing teams and deepening capabilities as the company pursues growth across the Mid-Atlantic region.

Mr. Edmond, who is returning to Suffolk after eight years in leadership roles at Skanska, will focus on supporting strategic growth and execution throughout the region. He brings extensive experience leading large, technically complex projects, and is currently supporting Suffolk’s work across high-impact sectors such as aviation, where success depends on schedule certainty, regulatory coordination, and meeting diverse stakeholder needs.

With more than 25 years of construction experience, Mr. Edmond is widely recognized for his ability to lead complex, high-stakes projects from preconstruction through delivery. His past work includes George Mason University’s Life Sciences and Engineering Building in Manassas, Va., the mixed-use development at The Boro in Tysons Va., and healthcare and institutional work such as the Outpatient Pavilion and parking garage at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, Va.

“Darick brings a dynamic combination of strategic foresight and operational depth,” said Phil Brault, General Manager of Suffolk’s Mid-Atlantic region. “His return to Suffolk reflects our shared commitment to hiring the best in the business to drive results and elevate our delivery in the Mid-Atlantic.”

Mr. McMillian will oversee preconstruction and estimating across Mid-Atlantic projects and select national federal pursuits. Drawing on his extensive background in early-phase cost planning and risk mitigation will help shape Suffolk’s project pipeline and guide teams to deliver value-driven solutions from the earliest stages of the project cycle.

“Suffolk’s commitment to operational excellence starts at the earliest stages of project planning,” said Mr. Brault. “With Vail, we gain a proven leader with deep cost expertise, a strong command of preconstruction delivery, and a passion for building high-performing teams while leveraging tools like Ediphi, Procore and Autodesk to drive consistency, accuracy and innovation across our projects.”

Mr. McMillian joins Suffolk from Consigli, where he helped lead the estimating efforts for high-profile public and institutional projects, including the Lincoln Memorial Undercroft and Meridian Hill Park (Malcolm X Park) in Washington, D.C. He has also contributed to landmark developments for Towson University (Townson, Md.), Coppin State University (Baltimore), and Architect of the Capitol. A seasoned leader in the federal space, Mr. McMillian is known for his hands-on understanding of restoration projects and complex cost environments.

Suffolk’s Mid-Atlantic region continues to expand as part of its national growth strategy, bringing together top-tier talent, innovative thinking, and a people-first culture to deliver some of the region’s most complex projects.

About Suffolk
Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates and invests. Suffolk is an end-to-end business that provides value throughout the entire project lifecycle by leveraging its core construction management services with vertical service lines that include real estate capital investment, design, self-perform construction services, technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies) and innovation research/development.

Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than $8 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and offices in Boston (headquarters); New York City and Westchester County, New York; Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa and Estero in Florida; Dallas; Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego; Las Vegas; Portland, Maine; New Haven, Connecticut; Herndon, Virginia; and Salt Lake City. Suffolk manages some of the most complex, sophisticated projects in the country, serving clients in every major industry sector, including healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, transportation/aviation, federal government and public work, mission critical, advanced technology and commercial. Suffolk is privately held and is led by Founder, Chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR’s list of “Largest Domestic Builders” and #10 on its list of “Top CM-at-Risk Contractors.” For more information, visitwww.suffolk.comand follow Suffolk onFacebook,Twitter,LinkedInandYouTube.

Vail McMillian brings deep cost expertise and will lead preconstruction efforts across the region and select national pursuits.

Vail McMillian brings deep cost expertise and will lead preconstruction efforts across the region and select national pursuits.

Darick Edmond returns to Suffolk as Vice President, bringing deep experience in regional growth and complex project delivery.

Darick Edmond returns to Suffolk as Vice President, bringing deep experience in regional growth and complex project delivery.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Eagles need a new offensive coordinator.

Ask most fans, commentators — and, privately, some players — and the change from Kevin Patullo was inevitable long before Philadelphia actually made the move this week in the wake of a playoff loss.

There's a “help wanted” sign for the new boss of an offense — one loaded with elite talent such as Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley, A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith — that fell way short as the Eagles failed in their bid to win consecutive Super Bowl titles.

Coach Nick Sirianni and general manager Howie Roseman were vague on details Thursday about why they waited until the end of the season to make the move — the Eagles ranked 24th in yards per game (311) and 19th in points per game (19.3) — and less clear on what they wanted out of a new coordinator.

“You’re looking to continue to evolve as an offense, and I’m looking to bring in the guy that’s going to best help us do that,” Sirianni said. “I think that there are many different ways to be successful on offense and everybody has different styles, everybody has different players, and there’s many different ways to be successful.”

The Eagles have plenty of credible candidates to choose from — everyone from Josh McCown and Cam Turner to former NFL coaches Brian Daboll, Mike McDaniel and Kliff Kingsbury. The new OC could have complete autonomy to run the offense, though collaboration has been key under Sirianni.

No matter the coordinator, the Eagles expect to be contenders again after playing in two of the last four Super Bowls. Just winning an NFC East title doesn't cut it these days in Philly.

“If it doesn’t end with confetti falling on our heads, I don’t feel like it’s good enough,” Roseman said. “I know that we’re not going to win the Super Bowl every year. I think I know that from a broad perspective, but I believe we can. I go into every offseason thinking we’re going to do whatever it takes to win a Super Bowl.”

Two-time All-Pro offensive tackle Lane Johnson has built a Hall of Fame-level career and won two Super Bowls since the Eagles made him a 2013 first-round pick.

Retirement talk was a hot topic for most of the season.

Johnson turns 36 in May and did not play after Week 11 because of a foot injury. He did not talk to the media this week when the Eagles cleaned out their lockers.

Roseman kept private his conversation with Johnson about retirement. Johnson reworked his contract last May and is signed through 2027.

“You're talking about a Hall of Fame player who’s been a huge, huge part of any of our success that we’ve had, and when you watch him play, he’s still playing at an elite level,” Roseman said.

Brown is likely staying put.

While he isn't shy about airing his grievances, the wide receiver is often worth the distractions because of his production.

Just not this season.

Brown had 78 receptions (down from 106 in 2023) for 1,003 yards (he had 1,496 in 2022) and only five 100-yard games. Of course, some of that dip in production resulted from how he was used in Patullo's offense. The changes ahead are one reason why the Eagles are in no rush to give up on the 28-year star — along with the $43 million dead salary cap hit they'd take if Brown wasn't on the roster.

“It is hard to find great players in the NFL and A.J.’s a great player,” Roseman said. “I think from my perspective, that’s what we’re going out and looking for when we go out here in free agency and in the draft is trying to find great players who love football, and he’s that guy. I think that would be my answer.”

Special teams coach Michael Clay had a virtual interview Thursday for the same job with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Sirianni also hasn't ruled out Patullo staying on the staff in a different role.

“I know Kevin’s going to have other opportunities, and obviously always want what’s best for Kevin and for his family, so we’ll see how that plays out,” Sirianni said.

Patullo could want a fresh start after his house was egged earlier this season and one area indoor golf establishment let fans hit golf balls into a photo of his face after the playoff loss.

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Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni speaks with the media during a news conference at the NFL football team's training facility, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni speaks with the media during a news conference at the NFL football team's training facility, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni speaks with the media during a news conference at the NFL football team's training facility, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni speaks with the media during a news conference at the NFL football team's training facility, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Philadelphia Eagles executive vice president and general manager Howie Roseman, left, looks over as head coach Nick Sirianni, right, speaks with the media during a news conference at the NFL football team's training facility, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Philadelphia Eagles executive vice president and general manager Howie Roseman, left, looks over as head coach Nick Sirianni, right, speaks with the media during a news conference at the NFL football team's training facility, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni, right, and executive vice president and general manager Howie Roseman, left, speaks with the media during a news conference at the NFL football team's training facility, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni, right, and executive vice president and general manager Howie Roseman, left, speaks with the media during a news conference at the NFL football team's training facility, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni speaks with the media during a news conference at the NFL football team's training facility, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni speaks with the media during a news conference at the NFL football team's training facility, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

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