Dathan Beasley has worked on billion-dollar capital programs across international markets for Fortune 500 companies. Now a Director at Turner & Townsend in Houston, he draws on his engineering background to develop project execution approaches, establish delivery processes, and coordinate project stakeholders.
His professional focus includes connecting risk information with cost and schedule forecasts to support project decisions. He has presented on this topic at Project Controls Expo USA, where he also serves on the Board of Advisors. As AACE International’s Region 5 Director, Dathan supports professional development and local sections across the southwestern United States.
Dathan Beasley is a Director at Turner & Townsend in Houston, with more than 25 years of experience on complex capital projects. His work includes billion-dollar programs for Fortune 500 companies. He also serves as AACE International’s Region 5 Director and on the Project Controls Expo USA Board of Advisors.
Region 5 Director, United States Southwest
AACE International
Board of Advisors member
Project Controls Expo USA
Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical)
CQUniversity
Master of Business Administration (Technology Management)
La Trobe University
Graduate Diploma (Project Management)
Queensland University of Technology
Graduate Diploma (Technology Management)
La Trobe University
International capital programs, Turner & Townsend
Dathan’s experience includes billion-dollar programs for Fortune 500 companies across international markets, with a focus on project controls, governance, and execution planning.
Risk and forecasting presentation, Project Controls Expo USA, 2026
Dathan co-presented with Asma Taybani Lala on integrating risk into project controls, connecting risk information with cost and schedule forecasts.
AI and consulting presentation, Project Controls Expo USA, 2025
Dathan and Barrett Richards were listed as presenters for “Consultancy in the Age of AI: Still Thinking, Just Faster,” examining AI’s role in consulting.
Leadership Recognition Award, 2025
Dathan received the AACE International Houston Gulf Coast Section’s Leadership Recognition Award at the 2025 Project Controls Symposium.
Construction technology presentation, AACE International, 2024
Dathan’s conference session with Rich Humphrey, “The Future of Construction Technology: Crossing the Digital Chasm in Project Controls,” addressed technology adoption in project controls.
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