Markus Brandon

Background

Markus Brandon was born on April 22, 1963, in California, United States.

Education

Brandon attended the University of Kansas before continuing his studies at the University of Toronto, where he completed MTA-related coursework and certification studies. He later earned an MBA from Oklahoma State University. He also pursued further technical education in engineering and construction-related fields and was awarded the Certified Plant Engineer (CPE) designation. Additional coursework in architectural engineering and construction was reported at Boston University.

Career

Markus Brandon built his career in the construction industry and accumulated more than 15 years of experience managing institutional, commercial, and multi-use development projects.

He began his professional career as an Assistant Project Manager and advanced through positions that included Director of Project Controls, Project Executive, and Senior Project Manager. During his career he worked in both union and open-shop construction environments and developed experience overseeing large and complex construction projects.

Brandon has been associated with Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL) and other engineering, construction, and investment activities. His work has included project engineering, project controls, construction management, and infrastructure development.

He founded HDC Construction and serves as its president and senior project manager. In that role, he oversees company strategy, project performance, client relations, and project delivery. HDC Construction operates as a licensed construction company working on projects in several U.S. states, including California, Ohio, New Jersey, North Carolina, and Georgia.

In addition to construction management, Brandon has been described as advising on matters connected with energy, infrastructure, marine operations, contractual risk management, compliance issues, and international construction projects. His experience has included work involving oil and gas, petrochemical, power generation, transportation, heavy construction, and commercial building projects in various international markets.

Achievements

• Brandon founded HDC Construction and led its development as a multi-state construction company. He has managed and advised on major construction, engineering, and infrastructure projects, including projects valued from millions to billions of dollars.

Membership

Brandon is a LEED Accredited Professional and a Licensed Construction Supervisor. He has reportedly served as a member of the Plymouth Building Committee since 2000.