Manhattan Construction Company Promotes Darren Cottom to Vice President of Healthcare
TULSA, OKLAHOMA — Manhattan Construction Company announced today the promotion of Darren Cottom to vice president of healthcare, recognizing his more than three decades of leadership in delivering complex healthcare construction projects.
Previously serving as account director, specializing in healthcare, Cottom is nationally recognized in Manhattan as the firm’s healthcare subject-matter expert. Based in Oklahoma, he has led more than 500 healthcare projects in his career, ranging from targeted hospital floor renovations to multi‑facility healthcare system work valued at more than $300 million.
In his new role, Cottom will guide healthcare clients nationally through the unique operational, regulatory, and technical challenges of building in active medical environments. His expertise spans healthcare phasing, infection control, compliance, and constructability—ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and with long‑term operational success in mind.
“Darren has an exceptional ability to anticipate healthcare environment challenges and collaborate with our clients, design teams, and trade partners to drive positive outcomes,” said John Reyhan, president of Manhattan Construction Company. “His deep understanding of healthcare facilities, combined with his collaborative approach and technical expertise, makes him an invaluable resource for our healthcare clients. This promotion reflects both his impact and the confidence our clients place in him.”
A Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC), Cottom works closely with hospital facility managers to develop detailed phasing strategies that keep critical healthcare operations fully functional during construction. His knowledge of MEP‑intensive systems, prefabrication methodologies, and local and national trade partner capabilities enables him to proactively mitigate risks related to supply chain constraints, site logistics, and regulatory compliance.
Beyond his professional achievements, Cottom brings a personal commitment to healthcare. Following his family’s experience with his son’s sudden cardiac arrest, Darren and his family were named chairpersons of the American Heart Association’s Heart of Tulsa campaign, leading efforts to raise awareness, expand CPR education, and support equitable health outcomes across the community.
Cottom holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from Oklahoma State University and maintains multiple industry credentials, including Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC), Certified Professional Constructor (AIC CPC), LEED® Accredited Professional, and OSHA 30‑Hour Certification.
“With his promotion to vice president of healthcare, Cottom will continue advancing Manhattan Construction Company’s healthcare practice—supporting clients nationwide with the insight, leadership, and precision required to deliver mission‑critical healthcare facilities,” said Reyhan.