As the Chief Operations Officer and Director of Project Management at Epic Engineering, Mr. Fugate leads the Epic’s operational strategy and oversees the successful execution of our project portfolio across multiple disciplines and markets. With a deep background in engineering, construction, and organizational leadership, he is responsible for aligning day-to-day operations with long-term strategic goals, ensuring efficient resource management, and delivering complex projects with precision, on time and within budget.

As the Director of Project Management, he has implemented standardized systems and metrics to streamline delivery and improve performance across the board. He works closely with executive leadership, internal teams, and clients to drive accountability, maintain transparency, and foster strong, solution-oriented partnerships.

Throughout his career, he has built and led high-performing teams, developed scalable operational frameworks, and guided multi-million-dollar projects from concept to completion. He is passionate about building not just great infrastructure, but also great teams — and he believes operational excellence is achieved through a combination of discipline, innovation, strong relationships, and GREAT PEOPLE!

His focus is on creating sustainable growth for Epic Engineering while delivering value to our clients and communities through exceptional project outcomes and operational integrity.