Austin

Partnerships that Last

Building Austin

Who We Are

Washington Post: This Summer Camp Teaches Girls to use a Drill, Weld Metal and Fix a Sink

Austin, TX

Balfour Beatty Chief Estimator Taryn Richie helps conduct a camp in Austin, TX instructing 35 middle-school-age girls on topics such as building and plumbing.

TOWERS: Austin’s Seaholm Intake Building Hasn’t Looked This Clean in Decades

Austin, TX

Balfour Beatty's Austin team renovates a historic landmark at the shores of the city's signature waterway.

Building New Futures in Texas and Arizona

Austin, TX

Read our latest newsletter here.

Michele Cummings John Uhl

Cultivating Connections

Michele Cummings builds relationships to last across her local Austin and trade partner communities

At Balfour Beatty, everything we do furthers our strategy of Build to Last. Talking positively, collaborating relentlessly, encouraging constantly, making a difference and valuing everyone are behaviors that ensure we aren’t just building lasting structures—we’re building lasting relationships too. In Austin, Texas, Senior Project Accountant Michele Cummings lives out these behaviors every day through the intentional, inclusive and collaborative ways she advocates for our trade partners, her Balfour Beatty teammates and the community-at-large.

John Uhl is in the business of building relationships, teams, and solutions to problems

“You have to be willing to step up and take responsibility for the situation at any given moment, in any sector of our work, and try to make a difference in every way possible.”

John started his career as an intern with Balfour Beatty's Houston office. After he received his degree in 2013, he was assigned to serve as senior project engineer on the South Bend Memorial Children's Hospital expansion. In addition to his role as senior project engineer, John also led the project's Building Information Modeling (BIM) coordination. He participated in a very involved BIM coordination process which provided all stakeholders with a continuous, real-time flow of information, enabling the team to make informed decisions regarding sequencing and quality control on the project.

Soho House Austin

Inside Austin's most exclusive club.

TX Hospitality Buildings Complete

View this Project

TFC Capitol Complex Phase 1 CMA

Balfour Beatty provided CM Agency services for the 2016 Texas Capitol Complex Master Plan.

TX Civic Buildings Complete

View this Project

The Independent

The Independent, Austin's tallest building, adds dimension to the Austin skyline.

TX Multifamily Housing Buildings Active

View this Project

Our Leadership

Dave Dlugosh

Vice President, Operations

Relentless Ally since 2021

As Vice President, Operations, Dave Dlugosh leads Balfour Beatty's Central Texas office. Before joining Balfour Beatty in 2021, he successfully delivered several notable local projects in our key markets, including the RiverSouth office building, Omni Resort at Barton Creek additions and renovation and Dell Seton Medical Center.

Justin Maletic

VP/BUL - Austin & Arizona

Relentless Ally since 2011

As Vice President/Business Unit Leader for Balfour Beatty’s Austin and Arizona offices, Justin Maletic provides executive-level leadership to support the growth and profitability of both offices. With over 21 years of experience in the construction industry, Justin brings proven expertise in operations, business acquisition and strategy to this role. Professionally, Justin is a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) with the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA), an Associate DBIA with the Design-Build Institute of America, and an active member of the Lean Construction Institute (LCI). Justin holds a Bachelor of Science and an MBA from San Diego State University. Justin is deeply committed to advancing the construction industry and is passionate about fostering high-performance teams.

Travis McGarraugh

Operations Director, Special Projects

Relentless Ally since 2004

Travis is an industry veteran who leads a team of construction professionals adept at delivering distinctive spaces ranging from commercial office interiors to unique community facilities. Travis is a team builder and his goal for the Special Projects Group is to achieve high-quality work in a team-based, collaborative environment.

Andy Hood

Project Executive, Education/Municipal/JOC

Relentless Ally since 2019

With more than 33 years of experience in Central Texas, Andy is a strong contributor to the success of our Austin team. Although he has managed projects of all types, much of his experience lies in the construction of K-12 and higher education projects. His natural collaborative spirit and desire to exceed project goals make him a favorite among our clients.

Belinda Santolucito

Business Development Director

Relentless Ally since 2023

As Business Development Director, Belinda will leverage 17 years of construction experience and impressive connections to engage the marketplace, nurture our trade partner network and expand our opportunities in Central Texas.

Pleas Mitchell

President, Texas

Relentless Ally since 1989

Pleas has been in the construction industry for more than 30 years, most of which have been spent building award-winning, profitable, landmark projects for Balfour Beatty. He has been involved in the construction of more than two billion dollars in buildings in the healthcare, corporate headquarters, educational and hospitality market sectors. He has managed every aspect of a construction project’s lifecycle, including planning, preconstruction, construction, finish work, close out and warranty.

In his role as president of the company's Texas operations, he provides continuous overall management direction for operations to ensure timely delivery of a quality product that meets the owner’s functional requirements and the architect’s design standards.

Pleas earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Southern Methodist University.

Contact Us

Our Office

1114 Lost Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Austin, TX 78746

512-445-2424

General Information

512-445-2424

Email Us