FORT WORTH, TX Sundt Construction, Inc. hires James Leppo as a Preconstruction Project Manager/Project Executive in its Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, office. Leppo has more than 30 years of industry experience in Texas, including 23 with two large nationally known general contractors.

"The majority of James' career has been spent in the Dallas/Fort Worth area," said Sundt Texas District Manager Eric Hedlund. "We're thrilled to have him on board. He will help build relationships with owners and form subcontractor partnerships."

Leppo started his career as a laborer and reinforcing steel installer before obtaining a bachelor's degree in engineering from the University of Texas. He has a strong background in estimating, work procurement and operations. His previous positions include Project Engineer, Senior Estimator, Chief Field Engineer, Division Scheduler, Superintendent, Senior Project Manager, Project Director/Executive and Operations Manager.

Leppo has worked on a broad range of projects including laboratory and research, higher education, K-12, aviation, healthcare, commercial office, correctional, manufacturing, transportation, service and maintenance, water and wastewater and federal. Some of his projects include the Dallas County Institute of Forensic Sciences, Sally Beauty Corporate Headquarters, Naval Station Ingleside and the University of North Texas Science and Patient Care Center.

He is a Certified Professional Constructor by the American Institute of Constructors.