Leading Executives in Construction
Brendan Bechtel
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Bechtel
Chairman & CEO and fifth-generation leader of Bechtel, one of the world’s largest private EPC firms known for delivering LNG, nuclear, and mega‑infrastructure projects globally.
Jim Breuer
Chief Executive Officer, Fluor Corporation
CEO since May 1, 2025; three‑decade Fluor veteran who previously served as COO and Group President of Energy Solutions, now leading the company’s next‑phase “grow and execute” strategy.
Mike Choutka
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Hensel Phelps
Long‑time builder who now serves as Chairman & CEO; under his leadership Hensel Phelps earned the 2025 AGC Construction Safety Excellence Award Grand Award, underscoring its safety culture.
Derek Cunz
President & Chief Executive Officer, Mortenson
Became President & CEO on January 1, 2025; previously led major sports venue programs and innovation initiatives, and now guides Mortenson’s digital and industrialized construction push.
Peter J. Davoren
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Turner Construction Company
Chairman & CEO of the largest U.S. builder by volume, overseeing a portfolio of 1,500+ projects and more than $20B in annual construction.
John Fish
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Suffolk
Chairman & CEO who scaled Suffolk into a national CM leader and prominent industry voice on innovation and workforce development.
Chris Gower
President & Chief Executive Officer, PCL Construction
Appointed the ninth President & CEO (effective November 1, 2024); veteran PCL leader known for expanding the firm’s solar and innovation capabilities across North America.
Adam R. Jelen
President & Chief Executive Officer, Gilbane Building Company
President & CEO since January 1, 2024; an IPD/Lean construction champion with decades of field leadership at the family‑owned CM giant.
Richard Kennedy
President & Chief Executive Officer, Skanska USA
President & CEO of Skanska USA and member of Skanska’s global Group Leadership Team; credited with leadership on marquee projects such as LaGuardia Terminal B and Moynihan Train Hall.
Rick Lanoha
Chief Executive Officer, Kiewit
CEO since 2020 of one of North America’s largest employee‑owned construction and engineering firms; has broadened capabilities through acquisitions such as Weeks Marine.
Gordon Lansford
President & Chief Executive Officer, JE Dunn Construction
President & CEO who has guided JE Dunn’s growth and culture; the firm is a multi‑year U.S. Best Managed Company Gold honoree.
Robert D. (Robby) Moser Jr.
Chief Executive Officer, Clark Construction Group
CEO overseeing delivery of nationally recognized projects including the National Museum of African American History and Culture and Kansas City International’s new terminal.
George Pfeffer
Chief Executive Officer, DPR Construction
CEO since 2021; longtime DPR builder focused on culture, innovation and complex life sciences and tech projects.
Bob Pragada
Chief Executive Officer & Chair, Jacobs
CEO and Chair who led Jacobs’ strategic refocus toward critical infrastructure, water and advanced manufacturing following major portfolio actions.
Timothy J. Regan
President & Chief Executive Officer, The Whiting‑Turner Contracting Company
Veteran builder serving as President & CEO of a top U.S. contractor known for nationwide CM/GC delivery across diverse sectors.
Ray Sedey
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
Chairman & CEO since 2020; industry leader and co‑chair for Construction Inclusion Week, advancing workforce diversity across the sector.
Javier Sevilla
Chief Executive Officer, Flatiron Construction
CEO elevated in 2024; steering Flatiron’s growth in heavy civil markets and expanding into water, resiliency and collaborative‑delivery work.
Gary G. Smalley
Chief Executive Officer & President, Tutor Perini Corporation
CEO & President since January 1, 2025; leading the company through record backlog growth and accelerated deleveraging following a planned succession from Ronald Tutor.
Eric Stenman
President & Chief Executive Officer, US, Balfour Beatty (US)
U.S. President & CEO overseeing national Buildings and Civils operations; recognized by San Diego Business Journal as CEO of the Year and driving operational excellence nationwide.
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