Brian Dowd

Brian Dowd

SVP, Construction
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One of three Senior Vice Presidents of Construction, Brian Dowd is responsible for operational oversight of Granite’s western operating regions, including those in California, Alaska, and the Pacific Northwest. Brian is responsible for providing strategic vision and standards for financial, safety, and environmental performance. He is experienced in driving financial performance, business growth, and employee development. 

 

Since joining Granite in 1986, Brian has held a variety of corporate and operational leadership positions across the organization, and has extensive experience leading high performing teams in tackling complex projects.

 

Brian holds a BS  in civil engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, and is a registered engineer in the states of California and Nevada.

 

 

Achievements

Transportation California, Board of Directors, 2026 – Current
California Alliance for Jobs, Board of Directors, 2025 – Current
American Society of Civil Engineers, Member, 1985 – Current
California Construction and Industrial Minerals Association, Board of Directors and Executive Committee, 2021 – 2024
University of Nevada, Civil & Environmental Engineering Department, Advisory Board of Directors, 2018 – 2020
Associated General Contractors (AGC), Nevada Chapter, Board of Directors, 2017 – 2020
The Road Information Program, Board of Directors, 2015 – 2017
American Leadership Forum Mountain Valley Chapter, Board of Directors, 2011 – 2015
Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors, 2011 – 2015
California State University, Sacramento, Civil Engineering Program Industry Advisory Committee, 2009 – 2017