Steve Lee
The Dutra Group is pleased to announce the promotion of Steven J. Lee to Senior Vice President of the Equipment Division.
Mr. Lee joined Dutra in 1995 as the Chief Engineer of Dredging and has led the company’s Equipment Department since 1998.
Before joining Dutra, Mr. Lee built a distinguished career within the Caterpillar Dealership Service Network both in California and abroad. He has also served as a Field Service Mechanic for California AGC contractors C. A. Rasmussen and Kiewit. Now marking 30 years with The Dutra Group, Mr. Lee has played a vital role in supporting the company’s operational performance and long-term strategic growth. He is widely respected for his strong judgment, reliability, and unwavering commitment to Dutra’s mission. In his new role, Mr. Lee will report directly to Dutra President and CEO, Harry K. Stewart.
“My career with The Dutra Group has been fast & fun,” said Mr. Lee. “It has been my privilege and honor to work with such talented and inspirational owners and such wonderful and collaborative co-workers throughout the years. Special thanks to my wife & family for their support over the years and thanks to all those “greats” who dedicated their careers to building our industry along the way. I’m looking forward to many more years and challenges.”
In addition to leading the Equipment Division, Mr. Lee oversees Dutra’s Rio Vista steel fabrication shop and actively contributes to numerous professional organizations, including the San Francisco Society of Port Engineers, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Welding Society, American Society of Appraisers, Society of Protective Coatings, and the Association of Equipment Management Professionals. He also serves as Dutra’s Designated Person for the American Bureau of Shipping.
The Dutra Group is an industry-leading, family-owned heavy civil marine construction company with more than a century of experience in Dredging, Marine Construction, Ecological Restoration, and Barged Materials services. Based in San Rafael, California, Dutra operates across the United States and throughout the Pacific Rim.