Andrew Townshend

Family Oriented | Hardworking | Golfer

"I enjoy going to work each day knowing I will be surrounded by likeminded people who get great satisfaction from building interesting projects for great clients."

Andrew Townshend

Executive Vice President | Chief Risk Officer

Joined Columbia in 1999   

Andrew has nearly 40 years of experience in the construction industry. As Executive Vice President | Chief Risk Officer at Columbia, Andrew assists in  implementing policies and procedures. He brings guidance and leadership to all of the firm’s construction activities and programs. In upholding our Columbia Way principles, which serve as the blueprint for our culture, Andrew sets overall company goals, monitors work, and ensures that all construction objectives and operating requirements are met.Starting with his very first role at Columbia as a co-op student while studying at Wentworth Institute of Technology, he has held estimating, field, and project management positions. Today, he is one of the key drivers behind Columba’s continued achievements and growth. Andrew has earned a strong reputation for his consummate leadership skills and his process oriented approach. Leading a diverse and experienced staff, Andrew’s mission is to ensure the quality and success of our work and to engage his staff in a process of continual improvement of our construction operations.

A strong believer in mentoring and leading by example at the office, it is no surprise that at home Andrew is a champion of quality family time. He enjoys carving out personal time to recharge with his kids. A fan of professional soccer, he is looking forward to one day planning an excursion to see an English Premier League soccer match with his family.