Balfour Beatty has named Sarah Brand vice president of operations for its Buildings unit in Tampa, Florida, effective immediately. The appointment follows an 18-year tenure with the Dallas-headquartered contractor, where Brand previously served in project and operational leadership roles.
Brand will report to Brian Prebenda, senior vice president and Florida business unit leader, and oversee a portfolio spanning multifamily residential, hospitality, higher education, aviation and commercial development projects. Her responsibilities include delivery of current assignments such as the Manor Riverwalk, Edge Collective II and Hotel Cala in the Tampa Bay area.
The company said Brand brings technical expertise in civil engineering alongside a track record of cultivating client and partner relationships. She holds a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from Duke University and is a licensed Professional Engineer, Designated Design-Build Professional and LEED Accredited Professional.
Balfour Beatty employs roughly 27,000 people worldwide and operates across the U.S., U.K. and internationally. The firm’s Buildings division focuses on design-build and integrated delivery for public and private sector clients, including Related Group and PTM Partners in Florida.
The appointment underscores the contractor’s emphasis on leadership continuity and sector diversification in its U.S. Southeast operations.
