TEMPE, Ariz. (March 3, 2026) – Richard Burkhead recently joined Sundt Construction as a project executive for its Building Group, Phoenix region.
Burkhead brings more than 25 years of experience in business leadership, operations management and program execution, supporting high-tech manufacturing facilities across domestic and international markets.
“Richard’s expertise in leading complex, technically demanding programs makes him a strong addition to our team,” said Josh Anderson, data centers market leader. “His ability to collaborate across disciplines and cultures will help support our clients and our continued growth in advanced technology markets.”
Throughout Burkhead’s career, he has led large-scale design-build programs, including facilities infrastructure upgrades and capital equipment installations while overseeing multidisciplinary teams. Most recently, he served as project executive and sponsor for the Arizona State University Applied Materials Macro Technology works project.
Burkhead is a member of Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International and the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering.
About Sundt
Sundt Construction Inc. (www.sundt.com) is one of the country’s largest and most respected general contractors. The 136-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.