Reliable water supplies, treatment capacity and aging infrastructure remain important priorities for California communities. Burns & McDonnell has appointed an experienced infrastructure executive to oversee its regional water business and support public and private utility projects across the state.
Jerry Dehn will serve as general manager of California water operations, leading regional teams and overseeing project delivery, business development and financial performance. His responsibilities also include strengthening relationships with water providers and coordinating infrastructure programs from early planning through construction.
The regional portfolio will address several areas of water infrastructure investment, including supply reliability, drinking water and wastewater treatment, water reuse, stormwater management and improvements to aging systems.
Dehn will work with municipal agencies, regional water districts and private utilities on projects delivered through traditional design-bid-build procurement as well as design-build and other collaborative approaches.
His responsibilities also include supporting infrastructure planning related to climate resilience and regulatory compliance, alongside engineering and construction teams.
Dehn brings 35 years of experience spanning project management, engineering, design, construction management, field testing and commissioning. His background also includes the application of digital technologies and design automation to improve project execution and quality.
The appointment comes as Burns & McDonnell continues to develop its California operations. The regional team is involved in engineering and construction services across multiple infrastructure sectors and is recruiting additional personnel to support its activities.
The leadership appointment strengthens Burns & McDonnell's management structure for water infrastructure work in California. For public agencies, utilities and project owners, the regional operation will focus on addressing supply, treatment and system modernization requirements through different project delivery methods.
The combination of planning, engineering and construction management capabilities is relevant to owners seeking coordinated delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure improvements.
Source: Burns & McDonnell.
