Balfour Beatty announced the appointment of Sarah Brand as vice president of operations for its Buildings operations in Tampa, reinforcing the company’s continued investment in high-growth markets across Florida and the Southeast.
Brand will lead operational performance and strategic growth for the Tampa business, focusing on expanding the company’s presence across key sectors including multifamily residential, hospitality, higher education, aviation and commercial development. Her leadership will support Balfour Beatty’s broader Buildings strategy to strengthen its footprint in priority markets while delivering complex, high-quality projects for clients across the region.
A Southwest Florida native, Brand brings deep regional insight and an understanding of the local market dynamics shaping Tampa’s continued growth. She will focus on building and leading high-performing teams while advancing a strong pipeline of work and strengthening partnerships with both new and existing clients.
“Sarah is a proven leader who brings both technical expertise and a strong ability to build lasting relationships,” said Brian Prebenda, Balfour Beatty senior vice president and business unit leader in Florida. “Her knowledge of the Tampa market and ability to build strong teams position her to drive continued success as we grow our Buildings presence in this important region.”
Since joining Balfour Beatty in 2008, Brand has led planning, design integration and project delivery efforts across a wide range of complex developments, partnering with both public and private clients.
A LEED-accredited professional, she holds a bachelor of science in civil engineering from Duke University with an emphasis in structures and a certificate in architectural engineering.
