October 2015

Turner Construction Promotes Brad Simmons to Operations Manager

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Turner Construction, a member of multiple AGC chapters, announced recently the promotion of Brad Simmons to operations manager of the company’s Nashville, Tennessee and Huntsville, Alabama offices.

Simmons is a graduate of Notre Dame, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering. He has earned several promotions since joining Turner’s Chicago office as a field engineer in 1997. In 2006, Simmons transferred to Nashville, where he has served as a project manager and project executive, primarily on multi-phase healthcare projects such as Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Cookeville Regional Medical Center.

"Brad brings strong technical skills and years of leadership experience to his new role as operations manager," said John Gromos, vice president and general manager of Turner Construction’s Nashville office. "He’s been a valuable asset to our Turner team for years and we are confident he will continue to lead us to tremendous success."

Simmons will remain heavily involved with Turner’s projects at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Additionally, he will play a large role in the company’s continued growth, developing employees, improving processes and efficiencies and overseeing risk management.

Turner is a North America-based, international construction services company and a subsidiary of HOCHTIEF, one of the world’s leading international construction service providers. Founded in 1902, Turner first made its mark on the industry pioneering the use of steel-reinforced concrete for general construction, which enabled the company to deliver safer, stronger and more efficient buildings to clients. The company continues to embrace emerging technologies and offers an increasingly diverse set of services. With an annual construction volume of $11 billion, Turner is the largest builder in the United States, ranking first in the major market segments of the building construction field, including healthcare, education, sports, commercial and green building. This year marks Turner’s 40th anniversary in Nashville. Learn more at www.turnerconstruction.com or follow Turner on Twitter at @Turner_SE.

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