
Nelson Russom
Waste and Circularity Program Manager
Turner Construction
Nelson Russom manages Turner’s Waste and Circularity Program, applying his 15 years of diverse project experience to develop processes and strategies that are intended to minimize materials sent to landfill capitalizing on the material’s intrinsic value. He supports project teams by identifying opportunities unique to their applicable conditions and location. Nelson has served in engineering and superintending roles on a variety of interior fit-out and ground-up projects in Philadelphia and Boston within the aviation, commercial, healthcare, and higher education market segments. In his headquarters sustainability role, Nelson is focused on leveraging Turner’s position within the industry to collaborate with industry and manufacturing partners to progress circular strategies in construction.
Nelson holds an MS in Sustainable Engineering and an MBA from Villanova University. He is a LEED Green Associate, WELL AP, and TRUE Advisor.