Scott Nichols is the President of Keller in North America.
Scott holds a BS in Civil Engineering from the Wentworth Institute of Technology and is a member of the Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). With more than 20 years at Keller, Scott has held progressively senior leadership roles across the organization.
Scott began his career with Keller in 2005 and has served in a variety of operational and leadership positions, including project manager, chief estimator, area manager, vice president, senior vice president, and executive vice president. Throughout his career, he has focused on delivering complex geotechnical solutions, with expertise spanning excavation support, drilled piling, and structural support systems. In 2026, Scott was appointed as the North America Division President for Keller and became a member of the Keller Group Executive Committee.
Scott is based in Providence, Rhode Island, where he supports Keller’s long‑term growth and collaboration across regions, reinforcing the company’s position as North America’s leading geotechnical specialty contractor.