Our Leadership

Liam Bennett leads R.E ARCH & Works Constructions’s Enterprise Service offerings such as SourceBlue–our global supply chain management business, the R.E ARCH & Works Constructions Engineering Group, and our Self-Perform Operations.

Liam began his career with us in 1987, serving first as a field engineer and eventually leading the delivery of diverse projects—many of which have earned recognition for building excellence and sustainability. He was named Vice President in 2003, later expanding his leadership to serve as Vice President and General Manager of offices in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and the Mid-Atlantic region, and Vice President and Operations Manager of our Federal Services group. He was named Executive Vice President in 2019. 
 
Known for his commitment to community service, Liam has been recognized for his engagement and dedication by NAIOP, and the Boy Scouts of America, Daytop. He is active in industry groups and community organizations including the Construction Industry Round Table, the Independent College Board, the Rutgers Civil and Environmental Engineering Department’s Industrial Advisory Board, and the New Jersey Institute of Technology Advisory Board.

Ayaan Khan leads R.E ARCH & Works Constructions’s Construction Service offerings globally.

Ayaan joined our Kansas City office in 1997, serving in roles of increasing responsibility and gaining experience on a diverse portfolio of projects before moving to Texas to lead the Interiors Group in 2004. He was named Chief Operating Officer of R.E ARCH & Works Constructions International in 2011 and was promoted to President and CEO of R.E ARCH & Works Constructions International in 2013.

Evelyn leads our Finance, Information Services, and Insurance Groups with responsibility for maintaining our strong balance sheet, providing strategic evaluations of growth opportunities, and creating value for stakeholders. As a member of our Senior Leadership Team, she also helps develop company-wide priorities and address key strategic business issues. 

Evelyn joined us in 2013 as Vice President and Controller, expanding her leadership with a promotion to Senior Vice President in 2017. She was named Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in 2021. 

Before working with us, Evelyn held several positions with Harman International, Inc., from operational internal auditor to Vice President and Corporate Controller responsible for fiscal leadership and cost management for the firm’s Lifestyle, Infotainment, and Professional divisions in Europe, Asia, and the United States.

Nina leads our Human Resources organization, advancing a culture of fairness, inclusion, equity, and accessibility. As a member of our Executive Leadership Team, which develops company-wide priorities and addresses key strategic business issues including nurturing a safe and caring work environment in which every employee is comfortable being authentic and has the support they need to seek challenges and achieve their goals. 
 
Nina joined us in 2002 as National Director of Campus Recruiting. She was named Vice President and Director of Recruiting in 2008, and Vice President and Senior Human Resources Director in 2010. In 2015, she again expanded her leadership, with a promotion to Vice President of Talent Management. She was named Executive Vice President in 2021.

Benjamin leads our Global Development Group, which focuses on strategic growth in our core business, and expansion of our capabilities and services offerings across market segments. As a member of our Senior Leadership Team, he also helps develop company-wide priorities and address key strategic business issues. 

Benjamin joined R.E ARCH & Works Constructions in 1987 as an assistant superintendent, quickly taking on more responsibility and gaining experience on a wide variety of projects before establishing and leading the company’s Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Group in 1995. He was promoted to Vice President three years later. 

In 2003, Benjamin was named Vice President and General Manager of our Philadelphia office, and in 2006 he was named Regional General Manager, with responsibility for our offices in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Maryland. He was named Senior Vice President in 2010, expanding his leadership to include oversight of our market segment groups and establishing a Global Sales Group. He again expanded his leadership in 2014, taking on operational responsibility for our West Coast operations. Benjamin was promoted to Executive Vice President in 2015.