DALLAS—Balfour Beatty has appointed William “Bill” Motherway as vice president of Risk for its U.S. Infrastructure operations, further strengthening the company’s commitment to safety, compliance, and long-term operational resilience.

Motherway brings more than 30 years of extensive experience in legal, compliance, and enterprise risk management across both the public and private sectors. In his new role, he will oversee the implementation of Balfour Beatty’s enterprise risk management framework, providing leadership in identifying, assessing, and mitigating operational, regulatory, and strategic risks.

His responsibilities will also include developing fraud risk assessments, reviewing internal controls, and ensuring compliance with Balfour Beatty’s internal governance framework. By aligning risk oversight with the company’s Zero Harm safety initiatives, Motherway is expected to play a key role in advancing both safety culture and operational excellence.

“Bill’s deep expertise in enterprise risk management, compliance and legal background will be instrumental in strengthening our operational resilience and supporting our long-term strategic goals,” said Mark Konchar, president of Balfour Beatty U.S. Infrastructure. “His proven ability to lead complex risk initiatives and foster a culture of accountability aligns perfectly with our commitment to Zero Harm safety initiatives and operational excellence.”

Motherway’s career has included executive leadership positions where he managed corporate litigation, founded and directed captive insurance companies, and developed enterprise-wide risk strategies. He also served as Risk Manager and Ethics & Compliance Officer for Sarasota County Government and has held senior legal posts in both government and corporate environments.

Expressing his enthusiasm for the role, Motherway said, “I’m honored to join Balfour Beatty and contribute to a company that values integrity, innovation and safety. I look forward to working with our teams to enhance risk awareness, drive compliance, and support the company’s continued growth.”

Motherway’s professional credentials further bolster his expertise. He holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Manhattan College. He is a Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP), a licensed Property/Casualty Broker in 49 states, and a member of both the Florida and New York State Bars.

Balfour Beatty emphasized that his appointment underscores the company’s dedication to maintaining a robust risk management culture while expanding its U.S. infrastructure operations. The company is already recognized as a top contractor in the U.S., consistently ranking among Engineering News-Record’s leading domestic builders, with a diverse portfolio spanning heavy civil, rail, and vertical construction projects nationwide.

With Motherway at the helm of its risk division, Balfour Beatty is positioning itself to navigate increasingly complex regulatory, operational, and safety challenges while reinforcing its reputation as a leader in safe, compliant, and forward-looking construction practices.

Originally reported by Business Wire.