Construction firms continue placing greater emphasis on workforce development and leadership succession as labor challenges, technical complexity and project demands reshape the industry. PCL Construction announced that three company leaders were recognized in Engineering News-Record’s 2026 Top Young Professionals program for contributions across building, energy and infrastructure operations.
The recognition reflects broader industry attention on mentorship, field leadership and talent development within construction organizations.
Engineering News-Record recognized Chantel Marcq, a project manager in PCL’s San Diego Buildings office; Donny Kiehn, district commissioning manager for the company’s U.S. solar operations; and Pramodh Reddy, senior project manager within PCL’s California Buildings division.
Reddy also earned placement on ENR’s national Top 20 Under 40 list.
The recognized professionals represent multiple construction sectors, including commercial building, renewable energy and commissioning services.
According to PCL, the honorees have led projects involving community engagement, renewable energy delivery and workforce participation initiatives.
Marcq has worked on projects in Southern California involving community-focused design coordination and sustainable building features. Kiehn oversees commissioning activities tied to utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects across North America.
Reddy has managed complex building assignments in California, including projects with local workforce participation requirements and community hiring goals.
PCL stated that mentorship, early leadership opportunities and employee development programs played a role in supporting career advancement for the recognized employees.
Contractors across multiple sectors continue investing in leadership development and workforce retention programs as experienced personnel retire and competition for skilled professionals intensifies.
Industry organizations have also increased focus on recognizing emerging leaders involved in project management, field operations, sustainability, commissioning and workforce engagement initiatives.
The growing complexity of renewable energy projects, healthcare facilities and public infrastructure developments has expanded demand for professionals with both technical and operational leadership capabilities.
For contractors and project owners, workforce development and leadership continuity remain critical factors affecting project delivery, safety performance and long-term operational capacity.
Recognition programs tied to emerging construction leaders also highlight the industry’s ongoing focus on mentorship, technical expertise and workforce growth across building and infrastructure markets.
Source: PCL Construction.
