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John Davids

Partner at Lighthouse Investment Partners, LLC

Scottsdale, AZ , United States

About

John Davids is currently a Partner at Lighthouse Partners Inc., based in Scottsdale, AZ, where he leverages his background in construction management and project execution to drive investment strategy and client solutions. At the firm, he is instrumental in originating and overseeing investments, with a focus on real estate and infrastructure-related asset classes, capitalizing on his expertise in large-scale project development and risk management.

Prior to joining Lighthouse Partners in 2022, John gained significant experience as a Project Executive and Construction Manager at Balfour Beatty US, where he led major commercial and infrastructure projects, honing skills that translate to due diligence, asset evaluation, and value creation within investment portfolios. His transition into investment reflects a multidisciplinary approach, bridging operational project knowledge and financial structuring within the private markets sector.

John holds a degree in Construction Management from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, grounding his professional practice in technical, operational, and financial disciplines relevant to both the construction and investment industries. His career is distinguished by a track record of successful project delivery, deep sector expertise in real estate and infrastructure, and a strategic role in expanding Lighthouse Partners’ asset management capabilities in these sectors.

Career History

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Lighthouse Partners Inc.PartnerJan 2022 to Present
We help owners navigate the design, budgeting, planning and execution of their projects.
Balfour Beatty USProject ExecutiveJan 2018 to Nov 2021
Balfour Beatty USConstruction ManagerJul 2016 to Jan 2018
Managing all field personnel for Arizona office.
Balfour Beatty USSenior SuperintendentOct 2010 to Jul 2016
$18 mil. - Fairmont Princess Guestroom addition, 7000 sqft pool, remodel Lobby bar and Western Event Center $13 mil - General Superintendent for multiple out of town Assisted Living facilities (Ohio, ...
Balfour Beatty USSuperintendentSep 2006 to Oct 2010
$16.5 million - Fairmont Princess Ballroom Addition $16 million - Rio Glass Solar Manufacturing Plant $ 4 million - Solari Bridge $ 2 million - IBEW Union Hall $15 million - Scottsdale Performing Art ...
W. E. O'Neil ConstructionSuperintendentDec 1999 to Aug 2006
$29 mil - Nordstrom stores multiple locations (Texas, Minnesota, Illinois) $50 mil - Evanston Hospital $18 mil - Oak Park Medical Office Building

Education

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

Construction technologies, Construction Management

1995 1999

Skills & Expertise

Construction
Construction Management
Contractors
Contract Management
Budgets
Project Planning
Subcontracting
Contract Negotiation
Value Engineering
Process Scheduler
Project Estimation
Pre-construction
Change Orders
Concrete
Leadership
Microsoft Excel
Pre Construction

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Brandon McCann
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Brian Quartarolo
Brian Quartarolo
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Carly Lieberman
Investment AssociateNew York, NY , United States
Charles Paul
Charles Paul
Research AnalystNew York, NY , United States
J
Jeritt Bushaw
Investment AnalystChicago, IL , United States
W
Wilma Salgado
Senior AssociateChicago, IL , United States

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