Talent

Gray Construction Makes $2M Donation to Eastern Kentucky University CM Program

manniona@enr.com (Annemarie Mannion) — Wed, 27 May 2026 12:44:45 -0400

Gift will create an endowed professorship in a construction management program that has seen a spike in enrollment in recent years.

Black & Veatch Plans $1.34B Headquarters and Mixed-Use District in Kansas

manniona@enr.com (Annemarie Mannion) — Fri, 22 May 2026 12:28:30 -0400

Black & Veatch plans a new $500-million global headquarters in Overland Park, Kansas and a surrounding mixed-use district that would be developed over 10 years.

James P. Roubal, DLR Group Co-Founder and Integrated Design Firm Pioneer, Dies at 94

manniona@enr.com (Annemarie Mannion) — Thu, 21 May 2026 17:25:00 -0400

Founded in a basement in Omaha by the engineer and two architects, DLR Group has grown to have 1,800 employees in 36 offices worldwide.

Fluor CEO James Breuer Earned 2025 Pay Package of $6.9 Million

kormanr@enr.com (Richard Korman) — Mon, 18 May 2026 11:02:34 -0400

CEO Breuer's first year in the contractor's top job put him at a new pay level.

Emilee Woods: Engineer of Record Helped Deliver Major Mobility Investments Across Georgia

kongv@enr.com (Vince Kong) — Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Emilee Woods has built her career around advancing some of Georgia’s most complex transportation projects while steadily growing into a respected operational leader and, now, an entrepreneur.

Jane Wilberding: Urban Mobility Leader Demonstrates Passion for Connecting Land Use, Transportation and Community Needs

manniona@enr.com (Annemarie Mannion) — Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Drawing on more than a decade of experience in transportation planning, mobility strategy and equitable infrastructure development, Wilberding is rethinking how cities move.

Stephanie Tovar: Combat Engineer Turned Superintendent Bringing Grit, Service and Collaboration to Every Jobsite

kongv@enr.com (Vince Kong) — Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Born and raised in San Antonio, Stephanie Tovar has built a career defined by service, resilience and a deep commitment to the people she works alongside.

Amber Smith: Storyteller Breaks Down Complex Delivery Methods into Short Lessons

Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

A Denver native, Smith gained an international perspective while pursuing an MBA from the University of Melbourne in Australia and strives to bring this to her daily work.

Lauren Simone: Lean Construction Leader Drives Learning, Innovation and Community

jriceenr@gmail.com (Justin Rice) — Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Simone’s role at W.M. Jordan, a construction management and real estate development firm, enables her to lead companywide training programs and lean implementation across offices in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina.

Gina Semerad: Health Care Engineer Advances Human-Centered Design

jriceenr@gmail.com (Justin Rice) — Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Semerad is known for performing technically rigorous health care engineering and has a deeply personal commitment to improving the patient experience.

Pramodh Reddy: Design-Build Leader Impacts California's Public-Sector Projects

Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Reddy is a civil engineer and design build leader who has earned a reputation delivering complex public and private infrastructure projects across the U.S. and overseas.

Dhruv Patel: Power and Energy Leader Mentors Emerging Talent

Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

A nationally recognized leader in the power and energy sector, Patel has nearly two decades of experience in utility operations, renewable development and large-scale construction.

Nathan Mozeleski: ITS Leader Managing Multistate Technology Programs and Workforce Development

kongv@enr.com (Vince Kong) — Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

During a 15‑year career, Nathan Mozeleski has emerged as a national leader in Intelligent Transportation Systems, shaping how agencies deploy technology to improve mobility and safety.

Tiffany Mok: Designer Leads $1.5B LAX Redevelopment Ahead of 2028 Olympics

Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Tiffany Mok has earned a reputation for delivering complex, people-centered projects across three continents.

Melanie Jefferies: COO Leads Sustainable, Equitable Development While Improving Profitability and Performance

manniona@enr.com (Annemarie Mannion) — Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Jefferies leads enterprise strategy, delivery performance, and operational execution across roughly 60% of a $50-million organization.

Michelle Hoysick: Engineer Advised Nation's First Progressive Design-Build Transportation Project

Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Before joining AECOM in 2024, Hoysick was the alternative delivery capture manager at Michael Baker International

Christopher Hoffman: Driving Growth Through Lean, People-Focused Delivery

jriceenr@gmail.com (Justin Rice) — Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Overseeing more than $3 billion in backlog, Hoffman is steering one of the firm’s fastest growing business units.

Freddys L. Hernandez: Public-Sector Leader Guides NYC’s Largest Design-Build Program

jriceenr@gmail.com (Justin Rice) — Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Hernandez oversees the agency’s $16-billion borough-based jails program—the city's largest public works effort in decades and its first major design-build procurement.

Rajat Gangrade: Geotechnical and Tunneling Engineer Advances Underground Construction Practices

Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Gangrade is a geotechnical and tunneling engineer whose career is defined by technical excellence, digital innovation and leadership in advancing underground construction practices.

Lori Ferriss: Architect-engineer Advances Building Reuse

jriceenr@gmail.com (Justin Rice) — Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Ferriss is a nationally recognized leader in sustainable design, building reuse and climate-focused practices.

Rafiqul Chowdhury: Founder Brings Field-tested Experiences to Project Sites

jriceenr@gmail.com (Justin Rice) — Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

A civil engineer and entrepreneur with a foundation in both construction and consulting, Chowdhury brings field-tested experience to major transportation and energy projects across the New York region.

Jamal Atkins: CEI Leader Advancing Multimodal Infrastructure and Mentoring the Next Generation

kongv@enr.com (Vince Kong) — Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Atkins has 15 years of experience shaping transportation and infrastructure projects across the Carolinas.

Chase Anderson: Forensic Engineer Leading High‑Stakes Disaster Response Across the U.S. and Abroad

kongv@enr.com (Vince Kong) — Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

With 15 years in the industry and a role as associate principal at Thornton Tomasetti, Chase Anderson has built a career at the forefront of structural forensics and post‑disaster response.

Sharod Alford: Engineer Leads Innovation; Overcomes Challenges

manniona@enr.com (Annemarie Mannion) — Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Sharod Alford has built his career by solving civil construction challenges and transforming obstacles into innovations that move the industry forward.

ENR's National Top 20 Under 40 Are Ready to Meet Market Demands

Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Winners say the ground is shifting under their feet as employers redirect resources, embrace technology and reshape roles to fit marketplace changes and needs.

ENR Midwest Taps Treanor as Design Firm of the Year

manniona@enr.com (Annemarie Mannion) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:55:58 -0400

Lawrence, Kansas-based Treanor has been named the 2026 ENR Midwest Firm of the Year.

Path Cleared for $4.5B Brent Spence Bridge Project as Costs Mount

manniona@enr.com (Annemarie Mannion) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:37:41 -0400

Groundbreaking is expected this spring for the $1.5-billion Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project connecting Ohio and Kentucky over the Ohio River.

Construction Jobs Rebound, Jumping by 26K in March

judys@enr.com (Scott Judy) — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:18:46 -0400

After job declines in February, contractors rebounded in March, adding an estimated 26,000 workers.

Award of Excellence Winner Judaline Cassidy: Empowering Girls to Consider Careers in Construction

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0400

First-generation immigrant is changing industry perceptions and leading girls to pursue new paths for the future.

Uncertainty Over Trade Policy, Oil Prices Drives February's 11K Jobs Decline

judys@enr.com (Scott Judy) — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:38:53 -0500

Building contractors added 6,500 jobs in February, with nonresidential firms adding 4,100, and residential builders adding 2,400 positions.