Dallas-based general contracting and construction firm Balfour Beatty has named a new president of operations in the Carolinas.
The company has announced the appointment of Jeff Sandeen to president of the company’s Carolinas operations. Sandeen will provide strategic, operational oversight, build on Balfour Beatty’s commitment to meeting the expanding needs of clients and partners in high-growth markets, as well as work alongside local leadership teams to help leverage collaboration, innovation and best practices, according to a news release.
The company also named Emily Kay as president of California operations.
Effective immediately, Sandeen serves as Balfour Beatty’s president in the Carolinas overseeing operations in North and South Carolina, the release stated. Sandeen will use his experience in the Carolinas to drive the company’s strategic growth efforts, deliver expert services locally and expand client partnerships across different regions.
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Sandeen has been with the company for 10 years providing strategic oversight in the Carolinas and leading teams through a vast portfolio of large projects throughout the area, according to the release.
In his most recent role as senior vice president, Sandeen oversaw notable projects including Forsyth County’s modernized courthouse and University of North Carolina-Wilmington’s Student Village in North Carolina, The Jasper and Emanuel Nine Memorial in Charleston and the delivery of Raleigh-Durham Airport’s Runway 5L/23R Replacement construction program.
“Appointing Emily and Jeff is the positive and future-forward momentum we need to support and strengthen our growth in the industry,” said Eric Stenman, Balfour Beatty U.S. president and CEO. “Both individuals embody leadership qualities that support our people-first commitment to our teammates, industry partners and clients, and will provide essential services in developing and enhancing our communities. The work that they embark on in their new roles will be monumental not only in their local geographies, but nationally across our business and industry.”
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