Granite Hires Robert J. Beekhuizen to Lead Construction and Materials Businesses

WATSONVILLE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Granite Construction Incorporated (NYSE:GVA) announced today that Robert J. Beekhuizen has been named senior vice president of Construction and Materials reporting to Granite executive vice president and chief operating officer, Christopher S. Miller.

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ROBERT J. BEEKHUIZEN Granite Construction Incorporated Senior Vice President of Construction and Materials (Photo: Business Wire)

“Rob is an industry leader with a proven track record of leading a diverse portfolio of projects and delivering operational excellence with a steadfast commitment to safety,” said Granite Executive Vice President and COO Christopher S. Miller. “His extensive background and international experience will add tremendous value to our team.”

Rob will be responsible for leading all of Granite’s construction and materials businesses which also includes oversight of all vertically-integrated operations. He will work closely with senior management as he develops and implements plans, processes and systems to achieve further operational excellence in delivery and execution, as well as overall growth in these businesses.

Rob brings over 30 years of industry experience managing and executing major projects and construction portfolios internationally, including the U.S. and Canada. He comes to Granite from Fluor where he most recently served as Global President, Construction & Fabrication and Vice President and Executive Officer of Fluor Canada Ltd. Prior to Fluor, Rob held senior positions at Husky Energy and URS/Flint Energy Services. He brings extensive experience in leadership and management across the project business cycle including pursuits/proposals, engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, commissions and operations & management.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in mathematics from Mount Allison University in Sackville, New Brunswick, a Bachelor of Engineering in industrial engineering from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and a Masters of Engineering in project management from the University of Calgary.

About Granite

Through its offices and subsidiaries nationwide, Granite Construction Incorporated (NYSE: GVA) is one of the nation’s largest infrastructure contractors and construction materials producers. Recognized as one of the top 25 largest construction companies in the U.S., Granite specializes in complex infrastructure projects, including transportation, industrial and federal contracting, and is a proven leader in alternative procurement project delivery. Granite is an award-winning firm in Safety, Quality and Environmental Stewardship, and has been honored as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for six years in a row. For more information, visit www.graniteconstruction.com.

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