Senior Vice President, Los Angeles Office Leader
HNTB Corp.
Yoga Chandran, senior vice president at HNTB Corp., is the heart of the Los Angeles office. As a mentor and leader, Chandran invests deeply in his team, develops talent and creates a workplace where careers are built. Beyond the office, he served as general chair of the ASCE Geo-Institute’s 2023 Geo-Congress and has shaped Southern California’s infrastructure landscape through landmark work including the $400 million Sixth Street Bridge replacement. Chandran’s ability to inspire his staff, elevate his industry and deliver transformational projects makes him truly indispensable to HNTB and to Los Angeles.
Words To Describe Them: Mentor, innovator, builder, visionary, trusted, transformational
From the Indispensable: “I am motivated by the people around me — my colleagues, our clients, and the communities we serve. Infrastructure is never just about concrete and steel; it is about connecting people to opportunity and leaving a lasting mark on the places we call home. What drives me most is watching talented people grow, solve hard problems, and exceed their own expectations. Developing the next generation of infrastructure leaders is as rewarding as any project milestone. At the end of the day, my greatest achievement is the people I have had the privilege of leading and learning from.”
