McKissack & McKissack, through agility, innovation, and collaboration, delivers unique solutions to our clients, positively impacting the built environment and our communities.
"I love working for McKissack. The leadership makes a deliberate effort to ensure that my voice is heard and that my ideas are consistently considered. It’s such a good feeling to work in a role that allows me to operate in my strengths
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Senior Project Manager, Erik Wang documents his journey from Colorado to DC via bicycle.
62-Year-Old Started Her Business with $1,000—Now it Brings in Over $25 Million A Year: ‘I Just Had To Do This’
Discover the remarkable journey of Deryl McKissack, the 62-year-old president and CEO of McKissack & McKissack, a Washington, D.C.-based construction management and design firm. Starting with just $1,000 in savings, she transformed her vision into a thriving business that now brings in an impressive $25 million to $30 million annually. From building iconic structures like the Smithsonian African American Museum of History and Culture to restoring national memorials, McKissack’s legacy spans five generations and exemplifies resilience, determination, and excellence in the construction industry.
