Leadership changes within construction firms can influence project delivery capacity and client development, particularly in expanding regional markets. Hoar Construction has promoted Matt Valentine to Division Manager for its Florida Division, placing him in charge of project management, preconstruction and business development activities based in Tampa.
The appointment aligns with the contractor's ongoing efforts to expand its presence across Florida's healthcare construction market.
Valentine joined Hoar Construction in 2021 as a Project Executive and has contributed to the company's healthcare construction operations throughout Florida.
In his new position, he will oversee project delivery, support preconstruction services, recruit and develop project teams, collaborate with owners and design partners, and guide projects from budgeting through construction completion.
His experience includes managing new hospital construction, healthcare expansions, freestanding emergency departments, medical office buildings, imaging and surgical facilities, and behavioral health projects.
During his career, Valentine has managed projects for healthcare organizations including AdventHealth, Orlando Health, Ascension and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
He is a Certified Healthcare Constructor through the American Society for Healthcare Engineering and has experience delivering projects requiring healthcare regulatory compliance, including Agency for Health Care Administration inspections, infection control measures and interim life safety planning.
Valentine holds a bachelor's degree in construction management from Western Kentucky University and participates in several industry leadership organizations.
Florida continues to experience strong demand for healthcare construction driven by population growth and expanding medical services. For construction owners, healthcare providers and developers, experienced regional leadership can strengthen project execution, client coordination and business development as the market for hospitals and medical facilities continues to evolve.
Source: Hoar Construction.
