The public building construction market in North Carolina is embracing an exciting shift toward the Design Build Delivery model—a trend reminiscent of the pivotal change in 2002 when Construction Manager at Risk was first approved for use in North Carolina. As part of our long-term strategic planning, Design Build has emerged as a top initiative for the next five years. During our discovery phase, it became clear that appointing a dedicated leader is essential to drive this strategy forward. Rather than looking externally, we are proud to promote from within—an approach that reflects our belief in the strength and talent of our team.
We are pleased to announce that Matt Turner has now been promoted to Vice President, where he will lead all public Design Build projects from pursuit through closeout. In addition to this new role, Matt will continue to oversee Business Development for Capital Projects and lead the Marketing team within the Building Group.
This transition highlights our continued commitment to succession planning and career development. Matt began his journey with Barnhill as an intern while attending East Carolina University and joined full-time as a Project Engineer in 2009. Since then, he has built a well-rounded career spanning Project Management, Preconstruction, and Business Development. His deep understanding of our business and alignment with our core values made him the clear choice for this leadership role.
Matt’s strategic mindset, industry knowledge, and exceptional interpersonal skills have consistently demonstrated his ability to lead. He excels at building strong relationships, both within our organization and across the industry.
We’re excited to see Matt step into this expanded role and confident in his ability to guide Barnhill to become the builder of choice for Design Build projects in North Carolina.
View Matt’s Promotion in “People on the Move” from the Triangle Business Journal