Brendan Quirk’s attraction to geology stems from his enthusiasm for the outdoors and his fascination with natural history. He began his professional development studying at James Madison University, where he gained experience identifying the characteristics and attributes of the East Coast’s geologic environments and formations. After achieving his Bachelor’s degree in geology, he continued his education at Virginia Tech, studying geotechnical engineering to better apply his knowledge to real-world settings rather than remaining in the realm of the purely academic.

Brendan has worked on projects in all five of Virginia’s major geologic regions and Maryland, overlying dozens of unique geologic formations. He has produced reports of Subsurface Exploration and Geotechnical Engineering Analyses, which provided information about the conditions of the particular sites and recommendations concerning geotechnical-related aspects of the proposed construction. Brendan’s involvement with these projects typically continues into the construction phase, where additional geotechnical consultation is warranted and testing and inspection services are required.

Besides emphasizing geotechnical work, Brendan has been F&R’s project manager for countless CMT projects, including sizable projects such as academic buildings, apartment complexes, parking garages, and collegiate student housing. As a result of his exemplary work in construction materials testing, he was awarded F&R’s 2014 CMT Professional of the Year. Since assuming the role of Branch Manager, he was recognized as F&R Manager of the Year and completed the ACEC Emerging Leaders Institute Program in 2018, was awarded the F&R Excellence in Leadership Award in 2019 and 2024, and completed the ACEC Enhanced Leadership Program in 2023.

In his latest role as Richmond Branch Manager, Brendan continues to serve as the Primary Account Manager for key energy clients while directing the efforts of the Richmond operation.