Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and the Construction Leadership Institute (CLI) last night named Frederic J. McCall as its first Alumni Leadership Award recipient. McCall is vice president of BSI Constructors and a CLI Class of 2004 graduate.
The award was presented at the 10th anniversary celebration of the CLI program at SIUE in the School of Engineering atrium. The CLI Alumni Leadership Award recognizes an outstanding graduate of the CLI program honoring exceptional contributions to the building community through leadership, character and hard work.
“Fred McCall epitomizes the CLI Leadership Award criteria,” said Dr. Chris Gordon, CLI co-director and chair of the Department of Construction in SIUE’s School of Engineering. “In addition to his success and contributions in his professional and personal life, he is improving the industry by serving as a mentor to BSI’s emerging leaders.”
Fred McCall joined BSI Constructors as a project engineer. He has progressed through the ranks to his current role as vice president and preconstruction director, while serving in nearly every key role at BSI along the way. He is widely considered a top building professional in the St. Louis construction community. In addition, Fred contributes significantly to the St. Louis community through his work with his church, veterans organizations and the environment.
Fred participated in the inaugural class of the CLI program. The Construction Leadership Institute was created 10 years ago when building industry leaders approached SIUE to help create a program to accelerate the leadership development of high potential employees. It resulted in the annual program of nine weekly, day-long sessions from mid-January through mid-March. The program is designed and continuously refined to develop and hone leadership, communication and critical professional skills for emerging leaders in the industry.
“Many of the more than 200 building industry professionals, who have participated in the CLI program, now serve in leadership roles for St. Louis area contractors, suppliers, professional services firms, major facility owners and industry affiliated organizations,” said Sandra Hindelang, CLI co-director and director of Executive Education in the School of Business.
Photo: BSI Constructors Vice President Fred McCall.