Eric Yates

Vice President, Environmental, Health and Safety, US Civils

Relentless Ally since 2012

Eric Yates is vice president of environmental, health and safety for Balfour Beatty’s U.S. Civils operations. Eric has 27 years of construction industry experience, including more than 15 years in safety leadership. He is committed to advancing a culture of Zero Harm while strengthening operational excellence, compliance and performance.

Eric holds a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety and Health from Columbia Southern University and maintains CSP, ASP and CHST certifications, bringing a hands‑on, collaborative approach to protecting people as Balfour Beatty builds the infrastructure of tomorrow.