DALLAS, Texas –The Texas Division of McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., has promoted Ben Johanneman to vice president of operations for the Houston office. Johanneman is responsible for leading management and operations on projects. He will coordinate preconstruction strategy and serve as the client interface.
Specializing in healthcare, Johanneman has worked with McCarthy for nearly 13 years and has extensive experience in the architecture, engineering and construction industries, with expertise in problem solving and process improvement, developing long-term goals into actionable strategy, team building, client relations and mentoring employees.
“The ambition and passion Ben displays for his profession has been apparent from the beginning of his career,” said Mike McWay, McCarthy’s Texas region president. “He has led some of the most challenging projects in the firm’s history and his inherent leadership skills and dedication make him the perfect fit for vice president of operations.”
Originally hired for a project in Denver, Colo., Johanneman rapidly advanced to project director in seven years; in fact, he was one of the youngest project directors in the company. His proven project management success and extensive healthcare construction background prompted his relocation to Houston to lead the design and construction of the $240-million Alkek tower expansion project for The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Under his guidance, the project was completed ahead of schedule and under budget.
Johanneman is currently leading the $52.3-million University of Texas Medical Branch Victory Lakes Specialty Care Center expansion project in League City, Texas and the $75-million University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Pavilion in Houston.
He earned his Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from the University of Kentucky. In addition, he holds an American Society for Healthcare Engineering Healthcare Construction Certificate and achieved LEED Accredited Professional status from the U.S. Green Building Council.
