Illinois’ Leopardo Construction adds VP of healthcare

Sean Twomey (Photo courtesy of Leopardo Construction.)

Chicago’s Leopardo Construction added Sean Twomey to the firm as Vice President of Healthcare, bringing more than two decades of experience in design, construction, and program leadership to the company’s growing healthcare team. 

In his new role, Twomey will oversee the UChicago Medicine clinical laboratory project in Washington Park, part of the organization’s multi-site expansion. The lab project will consolidate essential clinical functions, create healthcare career pathways in partnership with the City Colleges of Chicago, and advance critical research initiatives. It is expected to be completed in 2027.  

Prior to joining Leopardo, Twomey held leadership roles with Clayco, NewGround, Drury Development Corporation, and HOK, where he managed complex projects across healthcare, civic, and hospitality markets nationwide. His experience spans every stage of project delivery—from design and preconstruction through execution—giving him a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within healthcare environments.

A licensed architect and DBIA-certified professional, Twomey also holds an MBA from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Master of Architecture from Washington University in St. Louis.