Minneapolis-based Adolfson and Peterson has appointed a former 31-year veteran of Edmonton, Alberta-based PCL as its new chief operating officer.
The contractor tapped Brad Hendrickson, who has been with AP since 2021, to helm the COO role, according to a March 10 news release. Previously, Hendrickson was the president of AP’s Midwest and Southwest regions, per his LinkedIn profile.
Hendrickson began his career as a field engineer before advancing to project manager, chief estimator, construction manager, area manager and regional president, per AP.
Brad Hendrickson
Courtesy of Adolfson and Peterson
As COO, Hendrickson will oversee all aspects of business performance, ensure alignment with AP’s long-term goals and foster a culture of innovation and collaboration, per the release. In addition, Hendrickson will be accountable for operational efficiencies, strengthen profitability and advance safety and quality initiatives.
Prior to joining AP, Hendrickson was most recently the area manager of North Dakota for PCL, and was responsible for the company’s performance across the state, according to his Linkedin profile.
“I’m honored to step into the role of COO at AP and play a key part in the company’s ongoing growth,” Hendrickson said in the news release. “I will lead with a focus on optimizing our overall operational performance, a key driver of AP’s continued success and our promise to deliver exceptional client service.”
Hendrickson was succeeded by David Grandstaff in his regional management role. Grandstaff, another 30-year veteran of the industry, will be responsible for driving regional growth, financial performance and team development, according to AP.
