Atlanta

Partnerships that Last

Building Atlanta

Who We Are

Hotel Row Adaptive Re-use

Atlanta, GA

Atlanta project showcases the practical, historical and aesthetic value of adaptive re-use.

Balfour Beatty Begins Construction on Marion Lake Apartment Community in Savannah

Savannah, GA

Balfour Beatty starts construction on Mariner Group and ELV Associates, Inc.’s newest apartment community on Marion Lake in Savannah, Georgia.

Greenstone Properties’ 14th + Spring Office Tower and Crescent Communities’ NOVEL Midtown

Atlanta, GA

Balfour Beatty completes construction of joint development in Atlanta featuring the newly delivered 14th + Spring Office Tower and NOVEL Midtown multifamily community.

Amar Vel

A Formula for Success

Nature versus nurture. It’s one of the most hotly contested topics within the field of psychology.

As the son of a civil engineer and interior designer who went on to build an impressive career in construction, Amar Vel might help scholars settle the debate.

Amar, whose family owned their own construction firm in Chennai, India, knew from a young age that he wanted to follow in his parents’ footsteps. When he was just 17, Amar came to the United States to study civil engineering at the University of Connecticut. With a prodigious talent for mathematics, Amar excelled at his coursework.

Hotel Row Adaptive Re-Use

Atlanta project showcases the practical, historical, and aesthetic value of adaptive re-use.

GA Renovation/Adaptive Re-use Buildings Completed

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West Manor Elementary School

Over 14,500 square feet of new construction additions, including 37,250 square feet of major renovations for long-term client Atlanta Public School.

GA K-12 Education Buildings Completed

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Our Leadership

Amar Vel

Senior Vice President, Preconstruction

Relentless Ally since 2011

Amar joined in 2011, bringing nearly two decades of experience. As senior vice president of preconstruction, he directs and supervises all activities related to preconstruction, including conceptual estimates, bid estimates and deliverables, focusing on high-rise and low-rise multifamily and hospitality projects. Amar has managed more than $1 billion of multifamily housing projects.

Ana Maria Taroco

Project Executive

Relentless Ally since 2014

Ana Maria is a highly sought-after project executive with more than 20 years of experience in the education industry. She has successfully delivered more than 2,000,000 square feet of education projects in Georgia, making her a well-respected leader in her field. Ana Maria is results driven and continually looks for ways to improve the customer experience. She has spent her career leading teams on projects that have a positive impact on the communities where we work and play and takes great pride in her work.

Casey Thompson

Controller

Relentless Ally since 2014

As controller for Balfour Beatty’s operations, Casey is responsible for the accounting and budgetary oversight of the construction business for the Carolinas and Georgia. Casey has been a valued member of our team since 2014. A Georgia native, Casey holds a Bachelor of Arts in finance from the University of West Georgia.

Chris Diaz

Vice President, Safety Health and Environmental

Relentless Ally since 2010

In his role, Chris Diaz has overseen safety for many projects in theming, medical, residential, commercial, corrections, hospitality, education, heavy industrial, fuel distribution and co-generation power plants. He is a member of the Common Ground Alliance and leading an industry-wide safety orientation and certificate program.

Damien Crandall

Project Executive

Relentless Ally since 2014

As project executive with 15 years of experience, Damien oversees the construction management of numerous complex construction projects located throughout Georgia. Damien is committed to maintaining a relentless focus on meeting and exceeding customer needs and expectations. Some of his most notable projects include Icon Midtown and 14th+Spring/Novel Midtown.

George Uschold

Operations Director

Relentless Ally since 2002

As operations director with more than three decades of experience, George has masterful organizational, communication, and leadership skills. George is an expert in leading teams, most notably in the multifamily and military housing sector, where he has delivered more than 8,000 units in 14 states, primarily focused in the Southeast. George takes great pride in his work and enjoys seeing teams come together to achieve a common goal.

Haley Smith

Marketing Director

Relentless Ally since 2007

As the marketing director, Haley oversees the business acquisition, marketing, communications, future business planning, and opportunity development for the Southeast region. A proud recipient of the 2018 H. Gordon Wyllie, MCR, Young Leader of the Year award and a Bridges to Prosperity alum, Haley personifies the spirit of a multi-faceted leader. She holds a Master of Business Administration from Belmont University.

John Heuer

Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer

Relentless Ally since 2010

As senior vice president and chief legal officer for the company's Southeast operations, John provides executive leadership, and oversees risk mitigation and compliance for our teams in Carolinas and Georgia. An ardent leader with more than two decades of experience, John is the National Chair of the Legal Committee for the Construction Management Association of America.

Mike Macon

Senior Vice President, Business Unit Leader

Relentless Ally since 2006

As Georgia’s Senior Vice President and business unit leader, Mike collaborates with personnel to strengthen client relationships, capture new opportunities, and develop winning strategies for expanding clients. His range of experience in the corporate office, education, government, hospitality, multifamily residential, and retail markets is integral to achieving Balfour Beatty’s growth goals.

Mila Smith

Vice President, Human Resources

Relentless Ally since 2005

As Vice President of human resources, Mila Smith is a trusted advisor in terms of talent management, employee relations, change management, and coaching. As a business partner and member of the local leadership team, Mila works with operations to develop strategies to build talented teams and create the best place-to-work culture. Mila supports national business initiatives including performance management, diversity & inclusion, and HRIS system implementation.

Rachael Bauman

Business Development Director

Relentless Ally since 2013

As business development director, Rachael is responsible for developing comprehensive business strategies, community engagement, and building strong relationships with our clients and partners. Her forward-thinking approach and community-oriented mindset have made her an invaluable asset to the Georgia business and the success of our clients.

Roger Schwerin

Operations Director

Relentless Ally since 2012

Roger joined Balfour Beatty in 2012, bringing more than two decades of general contracting and a background as a former superintendent, he values strong communication, planning, quality control and holding ourselves accountable. As operations director for the Georgia office, he is responsible for providing operations leadership across all sectors while maintaining a Relentless Ally focus on exceeding customer expectations.

Roger Watson

Vice President of Business Development

Relentless Ally since 2014

Roger joined Balfour Beatty in 2014, bringing more than two decades of experience to the team. Now as vice president of business development for the Georgia operations, he provides trust and credibility in understanding owners’ challenges as well as those of the AEC community. Roger’s expertise spans the private market sector and he holds a B.S. in construction management from Georgia Southern University.

Russ Brockelbank

Vice President, Operations

Relentless Ally since 2016

With nearly four decades of experience building in Georgia, Russ has successfully served the Georgia market as a trusted leader and expert builder. Russ is responsible for the oversight and leadership of our public and private clients in the residential, hospitality, office, K-12, higher education and local government market sectors. He is well-known for his collaborative approach, solutions mindset and technical expertise along with being a mentor to the next generation of builders in the business.

Scott Skidelsky

President, Southeast

Relentless Ally since 2012

As president of the company's Southeast operations, Scott Skidelsky is responsible for executive oversight, project acquisition, and business growth within Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas.

Scott Skidelsky has spent more than two decades in the construction industry in a wide variety of leadership positions, serving clients across the United States throughout his career.

Well known for his unique ability to connect with and inspire teammates from all facets of the business, Scott is a Building Design + Construction “Forty Under 40” alumni and was named “Man of the Year” among the Forty Under 40 winners by the Orlando Business Journal in 2007.

Prior to his career in construction, Scott served in the United States Navy as an Officer in Charge of Construction and as a Contracting Officer. Scott also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in General Engineering from the University of Illinois.

A loving husband and father, Scott celebrates three decades of marriage with his high school sweetheart and is a proud parent of two aspiring young professionals.

Contact Us

300 Galleria Parkway, Suite 2050
Atlanta, GA 30339

678-921-6800

General Information

Scott Skidelsky President, Southeast
678-921-6800

Mike Macon SVP, Business Unit Leader
678-921-6800

Roger Watson VP, Business Development
678-921-6800

Email:
Southeast_Marketing@balfourbeattyus.com