January 10, 2024
Butch Hale Promoted to General Superintendent at The Christman Company
Construction management firm The Christman Company has promoted Butch Hale to general superintendent at its Knoxville, Tennessee, office. This advancement recognizes Hale’s achievements since joining the company in 2015 and his extensive experience in the construction industry dating back to 1993.
Hale has played a pivotal role in managing a spectrum of projects valued from $1 million to $100 million. His portfolio at Christman includes senior living facility The Lodge at Shannondale and key developments for the University of Tennessee, including the Mossman Lab, West Campus housing (Dogwood and Magnolia Halls), Surge Building and the Energy and Environmental Science Research Lab, formerly known as the Ellington Plant Science Building.
“Butch’s promotion to general superintendent is a testament to his exceptional leadership skills and his unwavering commitment to excellence,” said Marty Gibbs, senior vice president and general manager of The Christman Company’s operations in Knoxville. “He consistently brings together diverse teams to deliver outstanding results, and we are confident in his ability to steer our projects to even greater success.”
Hale also has completed the Associated General Contractors’ Supervisory Training Program and undergone 30 hours of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety training.
In his new role Hale will continue his leadership in overseeing complex construction projects. He is tasked with maintaining high standards among trade contractors, ensuring strict adherence to safety compliance and fostering a sense of unity and purpose within project teams, all aimed at achieving client objectives. In addition, Hale will focus on the professional development and training of future leaders for the company.
One of the country’s leading professional construction services firms, The Christman Company offers construction management, general contracting, design/build, program management, real estate development, self-perform and millwork services. In addition to rewarding careers, Christman offers competitive pay, generous benefits program, regular training and professional development. Interested candidates can see open positions and sign up for job alerts at christmanco.com/careers.
About The Christman Company
The Christman Company, founded in 1894, and marking its 130th anniversary, is one of the country’s leading professional construction services firms. The company’s award-winning services include construction management, general contracting, design/build, program management, real estate development and self-perform services. Christman specializes in a variety of construction markets, including government, higher and K-12 education, industrial and power, healthcare, and corporate office. Ranked at No. 85 in the Engineering News-Record ENR 400 top contractors nationally and No. 56 in the ENR 100 Construction Management-at-Risk firms, Christman has more than $6.1 billion under contract managed by 500 professional employees across five states throughout the Southeast U.S., the Midwest, the Southwest U.S., and the Mid-Atlantic. In 2021 Christman formalized its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) program by forming a dedicated DEI Council representing diverse members from across the regions we serve. Click this link to read more about our activities and focus on DEI. For more information, visit christmanco.com, and connect on Facebook or LinkedIn.