Leadership
Our leaders provide guidance and inspiration for every teammate and every project we are privileged to build.

Mark Konchar
President, Civils
Relentless Ally since 1999
Mark is a driving force for progress, leading US Civils operations with an unwavering commitment to excellence. As president, he manages projects that are essential for modern life: highways and bridges in aiding transportation; water infrastructure in guaranteeing access to clean resources; vital electrification systems in powering opportunities; and advanced rail networks in connecting people across America.
Since 1999, Mark has been instrumental in the success of Balfour Beatty. In his roles as Managing Director of US Rail Operations and prior positions across procurement and project delivery, he’s nurtured strong relationships with clients, partners and team members on renowned projects such as Los Angeles International Airport's Automated People Mover, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's Green Line Extension, Caltrain’s Electrification program and numerous Federal & Healthcare developments, including the Pentagon Memorial.
Mark is a true team player who demonstrates Balfour Beatty's people-first culture daily. He always applies an innovative approach to complex issues and excels at motivating others in his workplace and beyond. In addition, Mark contributes to advancing our professional development programs by leveraging his experience and passion for learning and serves as a Pillar Member of Bridges to Prosperity - one of the most renowned industry partners and a nonprofit international mission dedicated to building footbridges across the world.
With a bachelor's and doctorate degree in architectural engineering from Penn State University, Mark brings decades of experience to the table. He has been integral in research projects that have pushed industry standards forward and authoring several articles and reports like his co-authorship on "Selecting Project Delivery Systems" and “Change Your Space, Change Your Culture.”
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Marla Storm
Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer
Relentless Ally since 2022
Marla Storm brings more than 20 years of experience to her role as senior vice president and chief human resources officer for Balfour Beatty’s Buildings, Civils and Investments operations in the U.S. She oversees the development and execution of the company’s people strategy and practice, including compensation and benefits, recruiting, training, talent development and diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, with an emphasis on ensuring policies and initiatives are aligned across Balfour Beatty’s three business lines.
Marla holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Drury University and an Master's of Business Administration from Baylor University. She is a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) professional and has completed The RBL Group’s HR Learning Partnership for senior-level human resource professionals from leading global companies.
In her spare time, Marla actively supports animal rescues in the Dallas area and loves spending time with her three rescue dogs. She and her husband enjoy live music events and can regularly be found attending concerts for a wide variety of music genres.
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