Leadership transition Pruitt Eberly Stone is planning a leadership transition with Chad Forster set to become President in 2026, signaling potential changes in strategic priorities and decision-making speed that sales teams can align with for executive outreach.

Growth signals Recent hires include a new Project Manager in Atlanta and an upcoming President appointment, indicating a growth trajectory and potential expansion opportunities for project-based engineering services or new office capabilities.

Technical evolution The firm has been investing in BIM processes and Revit models, suggesting receptivity to expanding digital delivery, BIM-related services, and standardized workflow offerings that complement their civil engineering work.

SME scale With a small team size and reported revenue under one million, PES presents opportunities for targeted, high-value, repeatable service packages, specialized consulting, or strategic partnerships to scale capabilities efficiently.

Competitive landscape Operating in a field with large peers and similar service lines, PES can be approached with niche value propositions such as BIM optimization, lightweight project management support, or regional collaboration for Atlanta and nearby markets to differentiate from larger firms.