Central NY - LeChase Construction Services, LLC

About our Central New York Office

More than 35 years ago, LeChase first ventured outside of the Rochester area, building a project in Oneida County. Today, the Central New York Region – based in Syracuse, N.Y. and reaching east to Utica and south to Ithaca – has grown to be an important market for the company. “A continuing mix of both public and private spending in the region provides a steady stream of construction opportunities, and our LeChase culture – built on safety, quality and doing the right thing – aligns with the high standards of our client base,” noted LeChase Senior Vice President Lee Sommerman. The region, which handles new construction and renovations across a range of markets, is especially recognized for its work on higher education, K-12, science and technology, industrial, and commercial projects.

Regional leadership and team members

Lee Sommerman

Senior Vice President

Senior Vice President Lee Sommerman leads LeChase operations in Central New York, provides executive oversight for the Syracuse and Binghamton offices, and engages as needed in other regions to support growth of the overall business. Lee was named regional operations manager in 2013, having gained extensive experience as a project manager and project executive working on industrial, research and power facilities. He was appointed vice president in 2019 and senior vice president in 2022. A career-long LeChase employee, Lee joined the company as a project engineer in 1995 after graduating from the Rochester Institute of Technology with a B.S. in civil engineering. He also has an A.A.S. in architecture from Alfred State College and LEED AP® (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. In 2002, he completed the Future Construction Leaders program offered by the Associated General Contractors of New York.

Ken Osmun

Project Executive

Project Executive Ken Osmun is focused on driving growth in LeChase’s Central NY region through client relationship leadership and business development efforts. He also manages large or multiple projects for core LeChase clients, with an intense focus on sustainable building practices, Lean construction, and innovation. Ken has been actively involved in nearly two-dozen LEED-certified projects, including Gold and Platinum levels, and his experience also includes net-zero energy facilities. Once an active-duty U.S. Naval Officer, Ken began his construction career in 1990, gaining valuable experience on projects across numerous market sectors, and has since earned PE, DBIA, CM-LEAN, WELL AP and LEED® BD+C credentials.

Troy Forbes

Chief Estimator

As Chief Estimator for Central NY, Troy Forbes supports preconstruction efforts for projects in the region. This includes responsibility for developing estimates and budgets for both hard-bid and negotiated work, constructing bid packages, evaluating subcontractors and supporting attainment of supplier diversity goals. Troy began his construction career in 2014 working in both estimating and project management prior to joining LeChase as an estimator in 2016. He holds a B.S. in technology management, with a minor in business administration, from the State University of New York at Oswego.

”LeChase operates on a basis of constant communication. They provided succinct reports for the District… and participated in facilities committee meetings. This has developed a sense of professional trust over the years. They do this by being good communicators.
James RodenFormer Assistant Superintendent | Baldwinsville CSD

”Working with Marc Macro and the LeChase team has been very good. They are a professional; organized team that creates quality projects. We have completed multiple projects with quality results.
Jim BlumSenior Project Manager | Syracuse University

”LeChase has been extraordinarily accommodating and communicative with myself and in daily interactions with the client, the user-group and CU entities. They’ve managed to complete a project on an intensely occupied floor of the building with very little impact. I’ve been impressed.
Pat ConradProject Manager | Cornell University

”The Town of Lansing has been extremely pleased with the work that LeChase has done on behalf of the Town. The thoroughness and professionalism of the LeChase team has been exemplary, including the consideration of the Town's best interest. We give the team an A+.
Ruth GroffTown Supervisor | Town of Lansing

”LeChase has always been a great partner. Communication is always clear; schedules are met; the superintendents are excellent at communicating with stakeholders and assuring site safety. Jobs are always completed safely, on budget, and within a reasonable schedule. I look forward to the future with the LeChase Team!
Amanda FischerSenior Project Manager | National Grid

Central New York Project Portfolio