News Summary
Burns & McDonnell in California has announced significant leadership promotions, appointing Sean Kenny as Construction Group Manager and Kevin Sepulveda as Global Facilities Group Manager. Both leaders bring vast experience and a commitment to client service, signalling the company’s focus on enhancing its infrastructure projects and expansion in the state. As they continue to grow, Burns & McDonnell is actively hiring across its California offices to support critical projects.
Exciting Leadership Moves at Burns & McDonnell in California
In the vibrant state of California, Burns & McDonnell has made some key promotions aimed at strengthening its leadership team. Known for its commitment to employee ownership and innovation in the engineering, construction, and architecture sectors, the company has announced that Sean Kenny and Kevin Sepulveda are stepping into pivotal roles.
Sean Kenny Takes the Helm as Construction Group Manager
First up is Sean Kenny, who has been promoted to the position of Construction Group Manager in California. With a wealth of experience under his belt, Kenny is all set to oversee a variety of construction operations and project execution across several key sectors. These include power, transmission, distribution, as well as aviation, federal projects, ports, global facilities, and aerospace manufacturing.
His background is impressive, boasting extensive hands-on experience in design-build and engineer-procure-construct (EPC) delivery methods. Kenny graduated with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Lehigh University and has journeyed through various roles at Burns & McDonnell, serving as a field engineer and project manager before taking on the role of construction director. His focus has been sharply directed towards industrial markets, particularly in power and transmission, and distribution.
Kevin Sepulveda Moves Up to Global Facilities Group Manager
Next on the list is Kevin Sepulveda, who steps up to serve as the Global Facilities Group Manager in California. Put simply, he’s ready to lead teams tackling projects in some exciting industries such as aerospace manufacturing, data centers, life sciences, and the food and beverage sector.
Sepulveda brings over a decade of rich experience in construction, which includes a diverse range of projects—everything from greenfield plant developments to expansions and retrofit jobs. He has recently held the position of construction director in California and is well-known in the field, especially considering he hails from this sunny state. With a bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Sepulveda is perfectly positioned to guide his team into new endeavors.
Support from Leadership
Rashmi Menon, who serves as the vice president and general manager for Burns & McDonnell in California, has expressed her support for both Kenny and Sepulveda, commending them for their strong track records and unwavering commitment to client service. The recognition received by both leaders indicates that Burns & McDonnell is gearing up for a future filled with potential and promising projects.
Burns & McDonnell Expanding Presence in California
As Burns & McDonnell continues to expand its footprint throughout California, the company is actively hiring across its offices located in Brea, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Walnut Creek. This move reflects their growing demands and priorities in supporting essential infrastructure projects that will facilitate California’s future.
Renowned as one of the top design and construction firms according to Engineering News-Record West, Burns & McDonnell’s workforce is dedicated to ensuring safety and client success as they tackle critical projects.
A Bright Future Ahead
Founded back in 1898, Burns & McDonnell has solidified its place in the industry, operating from over 75 offices worldwide. With these recent promotions, the firm is set on a course that not only enhances its leadership team but also fortifies its mission to support essential infrastructure projects in the Golden State.
California’s future appears to be shining a little brighter, thanks to Burns & McDonnell’s commitment to innovation and community service.
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