October 21, 2024

DALLAS & LONG BEACH, CALIF. – Balfour Beatty US Civils business hires Steven J. Reiser as Chief Estimator in the West based out of the company’s Long Beach office in California. In his new role, Steven oversees the estimating of projects within rail, highways and bridges sectors in California as well as work alongside and support Balfour Beatty Civils teammates with estimating processes across the country.

With more than three decades of experience in the heavy civil market sector in California, Steven has facilitated the planning, execution and completion of several complex public and private projects throughout his career with a focus on safety, quality assurance and maintaining positive client relationships.

Through Steven’s leadership in his former roles, he has supported the procurement and deliveries of highway and bridge projects in California as well as various projects on behalf of Port of Los Angeles and the Fontana Channel project for San Bernardino County Flood Control.

Commenting on the business’ newest appointment, Balfour Beatty US Civils vice president of West operations, Kelly Phariss, said: "We are thrilled to welcome Steven as our new Chief Estimator. His extensive experience will be instrumental in delivering cost-effective solutions for our clients across California, particularly in our rail, highway and bridge projects.

Steven’s expertise in strategic procurement and estimating will ensure we continue to provide competitive bids while maintaining our commitment to on-time, on-budget project deliveries. In this role, he will both strengthen our valued relationships with longtime industry partners and forge new connections to secure affordable materials pricing—a critical factor in today's market.

As we continue to support essential infrastructure projects throughout the West Coast, Steven’s leadership in estimation and procurement will help us maximize value for our clients and the communities we serve."

Steven is a graduate of Bucknell University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Bucknell University and furthered his education with a Master of Business Administration from California State University, Long Beach. He is also a U.S. military veteran reaching the rank of Captain in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with stations in Alabama, Texas and Korea.