Geoffrey Butler is the Director of Special Projects at SPD, overseeing large-scale transformational development including the Hospital for Special Surgery Kellen Tower expansion over the FDR Drive in Manhattan and completion of The Shed construction closeout at Hudson Yards.
Mr. Butler has over 20 years of leadership experience in New York City development. His distinguished career in structural engineering, general contracting and development management has driven notable growth in the retail, commercial, sports and mixed-use sectors in several of the most prominent projects in the city.
Before joining SPD in 2021, Mr. Butler spent eight years with Related Cos. building Hudson Yards, the largest private development in U.S. history. He oversaw the first concrete office tower of the Eastern Rail Yards at 10 Hudson Yards as well as the 3 million square-foot 50 Hudson Yards. Mr. Butler previously worked at the World Trade Center reconstruction effort for Tishman Construction ,building 3 World Trade Center from the foundation through the 10thfloor.
Prior to working for Tishman Construction, Mr. Butler worked for Bovis Lend Lease, managing structural trades on notable projects such as Citi Field - one of the nation’s top-rated ballparks, constructed on time and within budget. Also at Bovis Lend Lease, Mr. Butler was a superintendent at the Bloomberg Building at731 Lexington and Gotham Center in Long Island City.
Early in Mr. Butler’s career, he designed structures as a structural engineer for DeSimone Consulting Engineers, building the Mohegan Sun Phase II expansion in Uncasville, Connecticut, and the Ritz Carlton Residences at 2200 M Street in Washington, D.C.
Mr. Butler has Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and a Master of Engineering, Structural Engineering from Cornell University He is also a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of New York.
