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Brett A. Brenize, PE, CCM

Brett A. Brenize, PE, CCM

Chief of Staff to the CEO

Brenize serves as a trusted strategic partner and advisor, responsible for managing high-impact initiatives, driving strategic alignment across departments, and facilitating informed executive decision-making.

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Learn More About Brett:

A results-driven leader, Brenize focuses on standing up scalable operating models, harmonizing systems and standards, and enabling teams to move faster with clarity. With over 30 years of experience in project management for large-scale construction projects, Brenize’s project management and attention to quality have enabled him to successfully execute award-winning projects.

Before assuming his current role, he led construction management and inspection operations across multiple U.S. regions, guiding multidisciplinary teams on complex transportation, civic, and facilities projects. He has also served as a program/construction manager on design-build projects and has extensive project controls experience.

Earlier in his career, Brenize served as a U.S. Navy Civil Engineer Corps officer, leading disaster recovery and construction operations worldwide. That foundation informs his emphasis on safety, readiness, and disciplined execution.

    • Construction Management Association of America (CMAA)
    • Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA)
    • American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
    • American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)
    • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
    • American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA)
    • Society of American Military Engineers (SAME)
    • Bachelor of Science in civil engineering, the Pennsylvania State University
    • Bachelor of Science in physics, Shippensburg University
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