Homsi

Elie Homsi is senior vice president and Fellow at Parsons. He holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from The University of Texas at Austin and a bachelor’s degree in applied science, math, physics, and chemistry from Lebanese American University.

During his 35-year career, he has made numerous contributions to the development of complex construction technologies. He also has supervised many large scale, high-tech transportation projects in the Americas, the Middle East, and in Asia. He is known as one of North America’s most outstanding bridge constructors. His innovative solutions have earned many awards and have resulted in several U.S. and international patents.

At Parsons, he provides support company-wide in the areas of constructability, construction engineering, and means and methods. He is chairman emeritus of Bridges to Prosperity, a nonprofit that builds footbridges across impassable rivers so that isolated communities have access to healthcare, education, and economic opportunities.

In 2008, ENR recognized him as a Top 25 Newsmaker. He is a Distinguished Alumnus of UT Austin, serves on the University of Colorado-Boulder Construction Engineering Advisory Board, and is the recipient of numerous prestigious awards for his bridge and design work.