PHOENIX, Ariz. (October 22, 2025) — Sundt Construction has promoted Melissa Love to preconstruction manager for Sundt’s Southwest Building Group. With nearly 15 years at Sundt and over two decades in the construction industry, Love has built her career on advancing preconstruction systems, strengthening client relationships and mentoring future leaders.
“Melissa has consistently demonstrated the technical expertise, leadership and innovation needed to lead our Southwest District’s preconstruction efforts,” said Senior Vice President and Southwest District Manager Stewart Grauer. “I know she will continue driving excellence for our clients and supporting Sundt’s future growth.”
Most recently, Love served as preconstruction project manager, leading early project planning and client engagement across the Southwest, most recently for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s T3 Residence Halls and Strategic Academic Flight Education (S.A.F.E.) Building. She has also served as project controls manager, driving innovation in preconstruction technology and improving collaboration among clients, architects and Sundt’s project teams.
Love began her career as a project engineer before transitioning into preconstruction, where she spent over a decade as an estimator. She contributed to major projects across the Southwest, including the award-winning Union Tempe and the Pima County Public Service Center.
Love succeeds Rich Gohl, who retires after more than 38 years in the construction industry, including 13 years with Sundt. In addition to his leadership in Sundt’s Building Group, Gohl leaves a legacy of influence across the organization and the industry. He has been a leader and supporter of the ACE Mentor Program of America, the American Subcontractors Association and the Sundt Foundation, reflecting his commitment to workforce development, trade partner engagement and building stronger communities.
About Sundt
Sundt Construction, Inc. (www.sundt.com) is one of the country’s largest and most respected general contractors. The 135-year-old firm specializes in transportation, water and wastewater, advanced facilities, heavy industrial and mining, building, concrete and renewable power work and is owned entirely by its 4,500 employees. Sundt is distinguished by its diverse capabilities and experience, unique employee-ownership culture and depth of self-perform expertise in multiple trades. Much of Sundt’s workforce is comprised of skilled craft professionals who, together with the company’s administrative employees, enable Sundt to fulfill its mission to be the most skilled builder in America. Sundt has 13 offices throughout California, Arizona, North Carolina, Texas, Washington, Utah and Florida and is currently ranked the country’s 46th largest construction company by ENR, the industry’s principal trade magazine.