Joe McShee is a Project Director at Gleeds Peru and a member of the Gleeds Del Peru board, serving as the commercial lead as part of the Integrated Solutions programme on behalf of our client ANIN. In his role, he travels to Central Lima to work directly in the client's office, providing crucial commercial and contractual advice while leading a team of 11 cost and contract managers.
A typical day for Joe involves extensive travel and close interaction with clients, working collaboratively with his team to provide commercial and contractual advice to the client. His motivation comes from the expatriate lifestyle, embracing the challenges and opportunities that come with working abroad and stepping outside his comfort zone.
Joe's fascination with Latin America played a significant role in his decision to work there. Previously, he worked on projects in the Canadian construction market, South Africa, and the UK. His attraction to Gleeds stemmed from the company's unique approach to staff welfare and opportunity to work on international projects.
Gleeds' way of supporting their employees and hunger for international success drew me in.
The value that resonates most with Joe is the trust and autonomy given to employees. For those considering joining Gleeds, Joe's advice is straightforward:
Do it. It’s a good decision for your career and personal life due to Gleeds’ values and ways of working. I believe the company's supportive environment and focus on employee development make it an excellent choice.
Joe's proudest achievement at Gleeds is his promotion to the lead of the Integrated Solutions programme. This role allows him to drive significant projects and contribute to the company's success in the region.
Outside of work, Joe enjoys playing tennis and attending football games, being an avid Brentford FC fan. If he hadn't pursued his current line of work, Joe imagines he might have gone into project management instead of commercial management, reflecting his versatile interests and skills.