Citing double-digit annual growth over the past two years, Raleigh-based engineering firm McKim & Creed announced the hiring of Rick Prosser to the newly formed position of chief growth officer.

Nick Dierkes has joined Stantec in Asheville, N.C., as a water/wastewater leader.

Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Moss has promoted John Bowden to senior vice president. Bowden, with four decades of construction management experience, was previously vice president.

Miami-based Coastal Construction Group announced plans to expand its operations by opening an office in Orlando.

Randy Kray, senior vice president in HOK’s Atlanta office, was named firm-wide director of science and technology.

Batson-Cook Co., Atlanta, announced that David Barksdale, chief operating officer, is retiring after 40 years with the general contracting and construction management firm, effective immediately.