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): September 12, 2007

Perini Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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

73 Mt. Wayte Avenue, Framingham, MA 01701

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

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

None

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

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On September 12, 2007, Perini Corporation (the “Company”) appointed Kenneth R. Burk as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective September 12, 2007. Mr. Burk is 47 years old.

From February, 2001 until July, 2007, Mr. Burk served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Union Switch and Signal, Inc., a provider of technology services, control systems and specialty rail components for the rail transportation industry. From 1999 until 2000, Mr. Burk served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Railworks Corporation, a provider of services and supplies to the rail transportation industry. From 1994 to 1999, Mr. Burk served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Dick Corporation, a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based engineering and construction firm.

In conjunction with this appointment, Mr. Burk was granted restricted stock units representing 50,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. Of these restricted stock units granted, 25,000 will vest on January 5, 2008 and the remainder will vest on January 5, 2009. Vesting is contingent upon Mr. Burk’s continued employment through those respective dates.

Mr. Burk replaces Michael E. Ciskey, who previously served as the Company’s Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Ciskey will assume the position of Senior Vice President of Perini Civil Construction, the Company’s civil construction operation headquartered in Peekskill, New York.

A copy of the press release announcing the appointment of Mr. Burk as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Exhibits.

99.1 Press Release of Perini Corporation dated September 12, 2007.

SIGNATURE

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

Dated: September 13, 2007	Perini Corporation By: /s/Kenneth R. Burk
	Kenneth R. Burk         Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

EX-99

Exhibit 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Perini Corporation Announces the Appointment of Kenneth R. Burk

as Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

Framingham, MA – September 12, 2007 – Perini Corporation (NYSE: PCR) is pleased to announce today the appointment of Kenneth R. Burk as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Michael E. Ciskey, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since November 2003, will become Senior Vice President, Civil where he will assist in the growth of Perini’s Civil Segment.

Mr. Burk joins Perini with 24 years of experience in the engineering and construction industry. Since 2001, Ken has held the position of President and CEO of Union Switch and Signal of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a transportation system, engineering and electronics subsidiary of Ansaldo STS of Genoa, Italy. Mr. Burk, 47, previously held various senior level positions since 1989 including Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Railworks Corporation, a Baltimore, Maryland based rail services and supply firm and Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Dick Corporation, a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania based engineering and construction firm.

Mr. Burk received his MBA from Pepperdine University in 1989, and his undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Troy University, Alabama in 1982.

Robert Band, President and Chief Operating Officer stated “We are very pleased to have a person with Ken’s depth and experience join our executive team. As we continue to grow and strengthen our businesses, both domestically and internationally, he will be a prominent figure in our long term succession plans.”

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, transportation, healthcare, biotech, pharmaceutical and high-tech facilities, as well as large and complex civil construction projects and construction management services to U.S. military and government agencies.

Contact Information:

CCG Investor Relations

10960 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 2050

Los Angeles, CA 90024

(310) 231-8600

Crocker Coulson, President

Elaine Ketchmere, Partner

Perini Corporation

73 Mount Wayte Ave.

Framingham, MA 01701

(508) 628-2295

Robert Band, President & Chief Operating Officer