Brian J. Penner

General Manager, Hensel Phelps Water

Brian is the General Manager of Hensel Phelps Water, which specializes in the construction of water and wastewater treatment facilities and related projects all across the country. Brian began his career with Hensel Phelps after graduating from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1997 with a bachelor’s degree in construction management. He started as a Field Engineer and rose through the ranks to Operations Manager in the Rocky Mountain Region before being appointed General Manager of Hensel Phelps Water.

With a portfolio of over $2.5 billion in successful construction projects, Brian has worked on both private and public projects with major national clients. He is an active member of Associated General Contractors (AGC) and has served on the AGC Colorado Board of Directors since 2017 and is currently Vice Chairman. He is also active in the Construction Owners Association of America (COAA) and has been an instructor at the COAA Training Institute since 2013.

Brian loves spending time with his family in the Rocky Mountains and supporting his three boys’ active lifestyles. From football to skiing and snowboarding, the Penner family is extremely active.