Watson Land Company Welcomes New Vice President of Construction

LEHIGH VALLEY, Penn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Watson Land Company (Watson), a developer of masterplanned industrial real estate parks in Southern California and Lehigh Valley, PA, recently announced the hiring of Eric Scheler as the Vice President of Construction for the corporation. In this role, Scheler will oversee all construction responsibilities throughout Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania.

“I am eager to get started with Watson Land Company and to be part of a team that has such a strong foundation in the industry. There are many exciting opportunities in front of us in Lehigh Valley,” said Scheler.

Scheler’s extensive background in commercial and industrial real estate will enhance Watson’s legacy of success. He will be involved in every aspect of construction management for the firm in the region. With three development projects currently underway in Lehigh Valley that include nine buildings and more than three million square feet, Scheler will immediately bring value to the company.

“Eric is an authority in all facets of construction administration. With thirty years of experience and countless successful industrial real estate projects accomplished, Eric will instantaneously make a positive impact on Watson’s operations,” said Jeffrey R. Jennison, Watson’s President and CEO.

Before joining Watson Land Company, Scheler worked for Commerce Construction Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Majestic Realty. During his ten years as Vice President and District Manager, he effectively managed several major projects in Lehigh Valley. This includes the construction of Majestic Bethlehem Center, a 440 acre, 7 million square foot industrial development, which is the largest industrial development in the area.

Recognized as a highly proficient industrial real estate construction executive, Scheler is known for his leadership skills in overseeing complex projects and has developed valuable relationships throughout the industry and community. Consequently, Scheler is very well respected for his professional accomplishments, as well as the significant community service collaborations he has made with various charitable organizations.

“With Eric’s enthusiasm for success, we will continue to build upon our mission to deliver high quality, sustainable buildings together with an unparalleled dedication to our customers,” said Jennison.

Eric has lived and worked in eastern Pennsylvania for the majority of his career and in the Lehigh Valley for the last fifteen years. He began his construction career as an apprentice Carpenter working in the trades in Philadelphia. Eager to learn and advance his career he quickly became a Carpenter Foreman and then a Superintendent working for prominent General Contractors in the area. Working for luxury home builders as a Project Manager he also, at age forty, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management from Everglades University. He then became a District Manager spending many years with an industrial real estate developer in the Lehigh Valley.

“I’m honored to join Watson Land Company. Working alongside some of the most innovative people in the industry who also possess a tradition of integrity and duty to the land is exciting,” Scheler stated. “Everyone at this company truly goes above and beyond to help each other and support our customers. With the positive culture and experienced leadership, Watson has a strong foundation to continue delivering excellence throughout the Lehigh Valley market. I am thrilled to make a contribution to this effort.”