Global project leader with a record of delivering landmark transit and tunnel successes joins HNTB to support BART Silicon Valley Phase 2 project

OAKLAND, Calif. (Jan. 15, 2026) – Peter Zuk has joined HNTB Corporation as senior project advisor and vice president in the firm’s Oakland office. A renowned expert in the delivery of large-scale infrastructure programs, Zuk brings more than three decades of experience managing some of the world’s most challenging transit and tunneling projects.

Throughout his career, Zuk has led transformative projects including London Underground’s “Transforming the Tube” capital program; Toronto’s Metrolinx capital delivery program; and the Boston Central Artery/Tunnel Project. His expertise spans all phases of project delivery, from feasibility and stakeholder engagement to execution and asset management.

Prior to joining HNTB, Zuk served as chief capital officer for Metrolinx in Toronto, overseeing a $100 billion capital program that included the Eglinton-Crosstown Light Rail Transit Project and the GO Expansion P3 Project. He also held senior leadership roles with London Underground Limited, where he directed a £30 billion capital upgrade and initiated the organization’s ISO 55000 asset management certification.

In the U.S., Zuk’s tenure as project director for the Boston Central Artery/Tunnel Project saw the completion of the Ted Williams Tunnel and the Leonard Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge, both honored by the American Society of Civil Engineers for outstanding engineering achievement.

“Peter’s unparalleled technical expertise and proven leadership in delivering complex infrastructure projects make him an invaluable addition to our team,” said Shannon Gaffney, Oakland office leader and vice president at HNTB. “Equally significant is his experience in advising programs with complex management and governance structures. His commitment to innovation and stakeholder collaboration aligns perfectly with HNTB’s mission to advance mobility and improve communities.”

Initially, Zuk will focus on supporting the BART Silicon Valley Phase 2 project, leveraging his experience with single bore tunnel approaches and stakeholder engagement to advance the project into the execution phase and prepare for the full funding grant agreement. He will work closely with the existing team to maintain project momentum and deliver world-class results for the Bay Area.

Zuk holds a Juris Doctor from Boston College Law School and a Bachelor of Arts from Colgate University. He is a member of the National Academy of Construction and has served as a lecturer at MIT’s Department of Environmental and Civil Engineering.