Dr. John Williams is Chairman of the Board of Directors, and he provides leadership and guidance across all business units and is involved in the strategic planning of the Company using his vast experience and expertise in the industry.
He has more than 40 years of comprehensive experience in project management, cost management, value engineering, economic analyses, construction management, life-cycle costing, and design of buildings in the United States and overseas.
Dr. Williams founded U.S. COST, the parent company of Williams International Group, in 1983 and led the company for more than 30 years. During his tenure, the company witnessed huge developments, including the evolution of the family business to a corporate level with billions of dollars worth of projects in the portfolio and employment of multinational resources in the United States and different parts of the world, where the company expanded its business.
Before founding U.S. COST, he held positions with several architectural firms, served as executive vice president of a major international project management firm, and served as managing director with major developments in Saudi Arabia. He has also served on the faculties of the Georgia Institute of Technology and the University of Michigan. Dr. John has a unique blend of practical field skills and theoretical knowledge that makes him the primary mentor to our executive team and strategic partners.
Dr. Williams holds a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Michigan, a master’s in architecture from the University of Michigan, and a bachelor’s of engineering from Ohio State University, and is a certified cost engineer (CCE) and a certified value specialist (CVS).