Chad Fikes serves as the HVAC Manager for Building Solutions at B&I Contractors, bringing over 25 years of engineering experience, including five years with B&I. He joined the company in April 2019 and has since made significant contributions to major projects throughout Florida. Chad’s career began in New York, where he worked as a consulting mechanical engineer for 22 years, specializing in projects for higher education and hospitals, including Cornell University, the University of Rochester, and Syracuse University. Before joining B&I, he also focused on multifamily housing projects and earned his Professional Engineer license in New York in 2018.
Since joining B&I, Chad’s first project was Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s new 360,000-square-foot campus in Venice, FL. His portfolio has grown to include multiple projects with Sarasota Memorial, Tampa General, HCA, Lee Health, and UHS.
Chad is passionate about blending his engineering background with the practical knowledge of B&I’s field staff, which he believes is invaluable to achieving successful project outcomes. He values the exchange of ideas and expertise that comes from working closely with construction teams, emphasizing that listening to experienced field staff is crucial to building effectively.
Outside of work, Chad enjoys solving puzzles, playing guitar, and spending time with his family. A dedicated hockey enthusiast, he and his family are frequent spectators at rinks across Florida and beyond. Chad looks forward to future travels, with the Black Hills, Yellowstone, and the Grand Canyon topping his bucket list, along with aspirations to explore Spain, Italy, and France.