8-K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 1, 2004

Perini Corporation
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Massachusetts                                                  1-6314                                                  04-1717070
(State or other jurisdiction                                 (Commission                                            (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation)                                               File Number)                                            Identification No.)

73 Mt. Wayte Avenue, Framingham, Massachusetts 01701
(Address of Principal Executive Offices and Zip Code)

(508) 628-2000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 5.02.     Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.

Effective October 1, 2004, the Board of Directors of Perini Corporation elected Robert L. Miller as a director of Perini Corporation. Mr. Miller has not been, and is not currently expected to be, appointed to any committees of the Board of Directors.

Item 9.01         Financial Statements and Exhibits.

         (c)      Exhibits.

         Exhibit No.                Description

             99.1                   Press Release dated October 4, 2004

SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date:  October 7, 2004       PERINI CORPORATION


                             By:      /s/Michael E. Ciskey
                                      Michael E. Ciskey
                                      Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.                Description

 99.1                      Press Release dated October 4, 2004

EX-99

EXHIBIT 99.1

Perini Corporation Announces Appointment of New Board Member

FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 4, 2004--Perini Corporation (NYSE:PCR) announced today that Robert L. Miller has been elected to the Company’s Board of Directors.

Mr. Miller has extensive experience in the construction and real estate businesses. He is presently a member of the Board of Directors of SEI Chemical, LLC and is also a manager and developer of real estate properties.

Ronald N. Tutor, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, remarked, “We are extremely fortunate to have attracted this exceptional individual to our Board. Robert Miller brings valuable experience and insight that will greatly benefit the Company going forward.” Perini Corporation’s Board of Directors now stands at eight members, plus two directors elected by the preferred shareholders.

About Perini Corporation

Perini Corporation is a leading construction services company offering diversified general contracting, construction management and design-build services to private clients and public agencies throughout the world. We have provided construction services since 1894 and have established a strong reputation within our markets by executing large complex projects on time and within budget while adhering to strict quality control measures. We offer general contracting, preconstruction planning and comprehensive project management services, including the planning and scheduling of the manpower, equipment, materials and subcontractors required for a project. We also offer self-performed construction services including sitework, concrete forming and placement and steel erection. We are known for our hospitality and gaming industry projects, sports and entertainment, educational, and healthcare facilities as well as large and complex civil construction projects.

CONTACTS:
Perini Corporation
Robert Band, 508-628-2295
Or
CCG Investor Relations
Crocker Coulson, 818-789-0100