Press Release

Balfour Beatty promotes Trent Johnson to Vice President of operations in the Carolinas. In his new role, Trent will lead and grow the company’s local aviation sector across North and South Carolina, building on his track record as a trusted leader and client partner on complex aviation programmes.

Trent brings 19 years of experience in the construction industry, including more than 12 and a half years with Balfour Beatty. During his tenure with the company, he has contributed to the successful delivery of 22 aviation projects, ranging from targeted renovations to complex, multi-phase programmes. His experience and leadership have been instrumental in strengthening Balfour Beatty’s aviation presence in North Carolina, particularly through his work at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Albert J. Ellis Airport in Onslow County.

In his new position, Trent will continue to support Balfour Beatty’s established aviation clients at RDU and Albert J. Ellis Airport while expanding the company’s presence at additional regional and international airports throughout the Carolinas. His focus remains on supporting project teams as they navigate the demands of active airport environments, maintaining a strong emphasis on safety, operational continuity and stakeholder coordination.

Jeff Sandeen, Balfour Beatty President in the Carolinas, said: “Trent has built a strong reputation as a trusted leader and client partner, particularly within our local aviation operations. His ability to guide teams through the complexities of active airport environments, while staying focused on safety, operational excellence and collaboration, has been a key driver of our success in the region.

“Trent exemplifies what it means to be a Relentless Ally to our clients, our teams and our business, and I am confident he will help shape the next phase of growth for Balfour Beatty’s aviation portfolio in the Carolinas.”

Throughout his career at Balfour Beatty, Trent has been recognised for his steady leadership style and collaborative approach. By fostering strong relationships with clients, trade partners and project stakeholders, he has helped ensure the delivery of projects that meet the unique operational needs of aviation environments while aligning with long-term regional growth and infrastructure priorities.

Trent holds a degree in Construction Engineering Management from North Carolina State University. He is also an active supporter of the local Make-A-Wish Foundation, demonstrating his commitment to giving back to the community and helping make a positive impact on the lives of children and families.

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About Balfour Beatty

• Balfour Beatty is a leading international infrastructure group with over 27,000 employees driving the delivery of powerful new solutions, shaping thinking, creating skylines and inspiring a new generation of talent to be the change-makers of tomorrow. 
• We finance, develop, build, maintain and operate the increasingly complex and critical infrastructure that supports national economies and deliver projects at the heart of local communities. 
• Over the last 117 years we have created iconic buildings and infrastructure all over the world. Currently, we are working to deliver Hinkley Point C, the first UK nuclear power station in a generation; constructing the world-class arts and cultural facility, the Lyric Theatre, in Hong Kong; and designing, building, financing, operating and maintaining the Automated People Mover superstructure at one of the busiest airports in the world, Los Angeles International Airport.

About Balfour Beatty US 

• Balfour Beatty’s US construction business is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the United States. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the company performs heavy civil, rail and a broad variety of vertical construction, and part of Balfour Beatty plc a leading UK listed international infrastructure Group with interests in the UK, US and Hong Kong. Balfour Beatty’s US construction business is ranked among the top domestic building contractors in the United States by Engineering News-Record. To learn more, visit www.balfourbeattyus.com.