Our People & Culture

DEW is excited to announce that Michael Snyder has joined the team as a Project Engineer. Michael Snyder, Project EngineerMichael Snyder brings a decade of commercial construction experience to DEW. With a strong technical background, he has successfully managed multiple high-profile projects as a project engineer. Michael holds a Bachelor of Technology degree in Construction Management from the State University of New York at Delhi and an Associate of Applied Science degree in Construction Technology from Hudson Valley Community College. He has also studied engineering at Clarkson University. Michael’s qualifications include certifications in OSHA 30-Hour and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional for Building Design and Construction (BD+C). In his role as Project Engineer, Michael will be integral in supporting DEW’s project managers and superintendents in planning and organizing resources for seamless project execution. He will play a crucial role in the construction process, ensuring project quality, adhering to schedules, controlling costs, maintaining safety standards, environmental protection, and customer satisfaction.

DEW Construction would like to welcome Safety Manager Kamron Bushway, Project Managers Kevin Hoard and David Dalton, Assistant Superintendent Andrew Hoogeboom, and Accounts Payable Associates JoAnne Silloway and Alex Chappell. Safety Manager Kamron Bushway leads and manages our Company’s safety program. He monitors all construction activities to ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) construction industry standards. Kamron works closely with operations on job-specific safety, preconstruction planning for new project safety, and human resources on staffing safety requirements. He is responsible for keeping all personnel current on required training and procuring and distributing the most up-to-date personal protective equipment to our staff. Additionally, Kamron collaborates with our third-party inspection company, Contractor’s Risk Management (CRM), to conduct regular site Inspections. Project Managers Kevin Hoard and David Dalton manage the business side of projects, including preparing budgets, creating schedules, responding to unique project demands, collaborating with engineers and architects, and communicating with our clients about progress. Both Kevin and David will be working out of our Manchester, NH office. Kevin Hoard holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from the Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, Massachusetts. He is skilled in all facets of the construction industry, including estimation and project management. He has worked on various projects ranging in size from $600 thousand to $100 million. For the last six years, Kevin has been managing the construction of a new 126,000 GSF performing arts […]

DEW is pleased to announce the promotion of Dan Riley to Vice President of Operations, Chris Bertrand to Vice President of Field Operations, Ben Laflam to Superintendent, Josh Deutsch to Project Engineer, and Chantel Crawford to Marketing Specialist. Dan Riley has been promoted to Vice President of Operations from General Superintendent. Since joining DEW as a superintendent in 2012, Dan’s work ethic, leadership skills, and commitment to our mission have been exemplary. Dan will be directly responsible for leading our project management teams and providing “best in class” services to our customers throughout the construction process. With nearly 40 years of industry experience, Dan will ensure that all aspects of every project are delivered to specifications. He primarily oversees the integration of preconstruction and construction services, ensuring all projects are completed on time, on budget, and of the highest quality. Dan will also support our Vice President of Field Operations and our Safety Program. Chris Bertrand has been promoted to Vice President of Field Operations from General Superintendent. Chris began his career with DEW as a Field Engineer nearly 16 years ago. He has since been promoted several times due to his leadership abilities, knowledge and passion for our industry, and his unwavering commitment to quality, accountability, and safety. With over 30 years of industry experience, Chris will oversee our Field Operations teams and Safety Program in his new role. […]

DEW Construction is thrilled to announce Ben Klebe’s promotion to Assistant Superintendent. Ben began working as a Foreman at DEW in September of last year and has been an invaluable member of our team since day one. His dedication to our core values, attention to detail, and love for construction are evident daily on the job site. Ben exudes positivity, energy, and a “can-do” attitude that is simply contagious. Most recently, Ben has been assisting in the supervision of our Seacoast Residences project — a 270,000 GSF multi-family housing project in Kittery, Maine. As Assistant Superintendent, Ben 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.

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.