Steven J. Reiser Joins Balfour Beatty
Written by Jennifer McLawhorn, Managing Editor
Steve Reiser, Civils West Chief Estimator, Balfour Beatty
Courtesy of Balfour Beatty
LONG BEACH, Calif. - Balfour Beatty US Civil business announced it has hired Steven J. Reiser as Chief Estimator in the West.
Based out of the company’s office in Long Beach, Reiser will “oversee the estimating of projects within rail, highways and bridges sectors in California as well as work alongside and support Balfour Beatty Civil teammates with estimating processes across the country,” according to the press release.
Reiser brings with him over three decades of experience in the heavy civil market sector in California. Previously, he worked to plan, execute, and complete both public and private projects whilst maintaining “safety, quality assurance and maintaining positive client relationships.” Throughout his career, Reiser has supported procurement and deliveries of several projects on behalf of Port of Los Angeles and the Fontana Channel Project for San Bernardino County Flood Control.
Balfour Beatty US Civils vice president of West operations Kelly Phariss said, “We are thrilled to welcome Steven as our new Chief Estimator. His extensive experience will be instrumental in delivering cost-effective solutions for our clients across California, particularly in our rail, highway and bridge projects. Steven’s expertise in strategic procurement and estimating will ensure we continue to provide competitive bids while maintaining our commitment to on-time, on-budget project deliveries. In this role, he will both strengthen our valued relationships with longtime industry partners and forge new connections to secure affordable materials pricing—a critical factor in today’s market. As we continue to support essential infrastructure projects throughout the West Coast, Steven’s leadership in estimation and procurement will help us maximize value for our clients and the communities we serve.”
Reiser holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Bucknell University and a Master of Business Administration from California State University, Long Beach. Additionally, he is a U.S. military veteran “reaching the rank of Captain in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with stations in Alabama, Texas and Korea.”
