DEW Construction is delighted to announce Ryan Thibault’s promotion from Foreman to Assistant Superintendent. Over the past six years, Ryan has demonstrated exceptional skills, unwavering dedication, and a strong work ethic, earning the respect of his colleagues as a trusted leader. Starting his journey with us as a Carpenter, he has steadily risen through the ranks, culminating in this well-deserved promotion. In his new role, Ryan will support our superintendents in overseeing projects, guiding field teams, and managing subcontractors. He will ensure construction activities are completed on time, within budget, and in alignment with contract requirements and company standards. Ryan’s honesty, reliability, and excellent communication skills have been vital in fostering collaboration and driving the successful delivery of numerous projects. His natural ability to lead, combined with his commitment to excellence, has made him a key contributor to our organization’s success. We are confident that Ryan will continue to thrive in his expanded leadership role, further strengthening DEW Construction’s commitment to excellence. From all of us at DEW, congratulations on this well-deserved promotion, Ryan!
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DEW Construction Announces Several Key Employee Promotions and New Hires
DEW Construction is pleased to announce the promotion of three key team members and the addition of two new employees to our team. Matt Cadieux – General Superintendent With over 28 years of experience in the construction industry, Matt Cadieux has been promoted from Senior Superintendent to General Superintendent. Matt’s journey with DEW began more than 24 years ago as a Carpenters’ Helper. Since then, he has advanced through various roles including carpenter, foreman, assistant superintendent, and senior superintendent. In his new role, Matt will oversee field personnel from DEW’s Williston office, manage field planning, and ensure successful project execution. His leadership, dedication, and problem-solving skills make him an excellent fit for this critical role. Chris Bertrand – Vice President of Business Development (Northern Region) Chris Bertrand, with over 30 years of industry experience, has been promoted to Vice President of Business Development for the Northern Region. Chris has been with DEW for 17 years, advancing from Project Engineer to Vice President of Field Operations throughout that time. Chris’s deep knowledge of DEW’s operations and culture, along with his strong client relationships, will be instrumental in driving the company’s business development efforts across the Northern Region. Conor Donnelly – Vice President of Preconstruction Conor Donnelly, who has been with DEW for nearly a decade, has been promoted to Vice President of Preconstruction. With over 18 years of industry experience, Conor’s […]
Michael Deshais Promoted to Assistant Superintendent
DEW Construction is pleased to announce the promotion of Michael Deshais from Foreman to Assistant Superintendent. Michael began his career at DEW as a carpenter nearly 16 years ago and was subsequently promoted to Foreman. Since day one, Michael has impressed us in the field with his energy, work ethic, and leadership abilities. Most recently, Michael has been assisting in the supervision of our Bellows Falls Garage Multi-Family housing project with the Windham & Windsor Housing Trust. As Assistant Superintendent, Michael will manage the field operations with the team, including coordination of trades, safety (subcontractor orientation, training, compliance), schedule review, first pass cost and change control, and quality control. “Michael has worked hard over the last 16 years to strengthen his constructability and managerial abilities. His leadership skills and construction experience have been vital to the success of the projects he oversees. I can’t wait to see all you will accomplish in the future, Michael. Congratulations on this well-deserved promotion!” — Dan Riley, General Superintendent.
Sara Bosworth, Karl Bahrenburg, and Jim Kimball Promoted to Senior Project Manager
DEW Construction is thrilled to announce the promotion of Sara Bosworth, Karl Bahrenburg, and Jim Kimball to Senior Project Manager! In their new roles, Sara, Karl, and Jim will oversee the planning and implementation of DEW’s more complex projects from preconstruction through construction while serving as mentors to our project management staff. They will ensure that quality, schedule, cost, safety, and customer satisfaction objectives are met on every one of their projects. Sara, Karl, and Jim have all built strong relationships with our clients and subcontractors, ensuring the success of our projects and paving the way for new business. Since she joined our team nearly fourteen years ago, Sara Bosworth has worked on numerous projects of varying sizes and complexities. She has over two decades of experience in the construction industry, beginning her career as a Field Engineer and eventually advancing to Senior Project Manager. Sara has an Associate of Science in Civil Engineering from the Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, MA, and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Management from the University of Vermont. Sara has earned her 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER card and is a member of the American Society for Healthcare Engineering. Karl Bahrenburg began his career in the construction industry at a national CM firm in Boston, MA, directing the construction of upscale retail facilities. He has been an integral part of our DEW […]
DEW’s COO, Mike Smith has been named one of “The Setting Sons of Construction!”
DEW is delighted to announce that our COO, Mike Smith, was recognized today as one of The Setting Sons of Construction at the Associated General Contractors of Vermont 2022 Annual Meeting. The award was presented to individuals who have provided thoughtful guidance and inspired excellence in the industry. Mike has been an inspiring leader and has profoundly impacted the lives of many of our employees during his 24 years at DEW. Mike, it is a tremendous honor and privilege to have you on our team. From all of us at DEW, congratulations, and thank you for everything you do!
