Meridian Promotes Kyle T. Long to VP
Gilford, NH — Meridian Construction announced the promotion of Kyle T. Long to the position of vice president.
Kyle began his journey with Meridian in his early teens, joining field crews and learning the business from the ground up. Starting as an intern, he quickly rose through the ranks to become assistant project manager, then project manager by 2015. Over the last 10 years, he continually and linearly took on more responsibility beyond the role of project management, and became more involved in operations, sales, and new talent acquisition.
In his role, Kyle will continue to take on top-level responsibilities including strategic planning, managing construction teams and large-scale projects, fostering strong client and stakeholder relationships, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving operational efficiency and business growth.
Suffolk Hires VanOverberghe
Boston — Suffolk announced it has hired Ken VanOverberghe as senior vice president, national design build.
VanOverberghe will be responsible for all aspects of Suffolk design-build projects nationwide. He will partner closely with Suffolk’s regional leaders to expand the integrated delivery services, elevate the client experience and position the company for sustainable growth as demand for the design-build delivery method continues to accelerate.
VanOverberghe brings more than a decade of senior design-build leadership experience from Jacobs, where he oversaw a portfolio of complex infrastructure and transit projects across the Eastern United States and Canada. As vice president of operations for Design Build, he was responsible for more than $250 million in design delivery.
Billings Named VP of Operations
North Brookfield, MA — Stone & Lime Historic Restoration Services announced it has hired Justin Billings to join its leadership team as vice president of operations.
Billings will oversee historically sensitive and landmark restoration projects across the Stone & Lime portfolio, which includes significant preservation programs among both public and private clients. His experience will play a significant role in supporting ongoing restoration projects, including National Parks Service-managed sites like the Cape Lookout Lighthouse in the Outer Banks and Fort Jefferson at the Dry Tortugas National Park in the Florida Keys.
Billings joins Stone & Lime after two decades in construction management with one of the region’s largest general contractors, managing both new construction and renovation projects. In addition to his deep project management experience, he is also a LEED-certified professional.
Zynda Appointed to New Role
Boston — Perkins & Will announced that Jeff Zynda has been appointed to lead the firm’s global science and technology practice. He succeeds Ed Cordes, who served as practice leader for 11 years.
Zynda will collaborate with teams across 32 studios to set strategy, expand into emerging markets, and drive innovation. He joined Perkins&Will in 2015 and most recently served as the firm’s Northeast regional science and technology practice leader. Now in his firmwide role, he will support design teams globally as they respond to an industry shift toward applied sciences and engineering, and will ensure Perkins&Will continues to innovate in more traditional research and life science typologies.
BW Kennedy & Co. Promotes Jenkins
Arlington, MA — BW Kennedy & Co. announced the promotion of Roland Jenkins to director of business development.
Jenkins, previously a project manager, brings a decade of experience managing complex life science, manufacturing, and commercial projects to his new role. His portfolio includes tenant improvements for clients such as Wave Life Sciences, Lonza, and Persimmon Technologies, as well as ground-up developments including 45 Jackson Road and 39 Jackson, both part of King Street Properties’ Pathways Devens Biomanufacturing Campus.
Representatives of the firm say that, in addition to his project leadership, Jenkins has made a lasting impact as chairman of BW Kennedy’s Safety Committee, driving the company’s participation in third-party safety and risk management programs. Under his guidance, BW Kennedy has earned top ratings from ISNetworld and achieved Gold certification from Highwire.
Jenkins will continue to lead key projects while applying his extensive project management background and industry insight to cultivate meaningful client partnerships and advance BW Kennedy & Co.’s long-term growth.
Bowdoin Promotes Arthur
Needham Heights, MA — Bowdoin Construction announced the appointment of Eric Arthur to vice president of preconstruction and estimating.
In his role, Arthur will oversee all preconstruction planning and estimating functions to ensure projects are strategically positioned for success from inception through delivery.
The firm’s representatives say Arthur brings extensive industry experience and a proven track record of leadership in cost management, value engineering, and risk analysis, and that his expertise in guiding teams through complex estimating processes and fostering strong client relationships will be instrumental in advancing Bowdoin Construction’s ongoing commitment to excellence and innovation.
“Eric’s vision and oversight will strengthen our ability to consistently deliver projects that meet the high standards our clients expect for quality, value, innovation, and durability,” said Bowdoin president, Andrew Buckman.
NE Architecture Firm Promotes Two
Concord, NH — Turner Group announced the promotion of Jonathan George, PE and Dan Hall, AIA, NCARB to senior associate roles at the firm.
George, senior structural engineer, plays a key leadership role within Turner Group’s structural team. The firm’s representatives say that, with over 11 years at the company, his collaborative approach and focus on building strong client relationships ensure seamless project execution and high-quality deliverables.
Hall, senior project architect, brings over 23 years of design experience to Turner Group, spanning commercial, office, residential, and mixed-use projects. From conceptual design through construction administration, he delivers functional and creative solutions that have enabled the firm to excel in diverse markets, from educational facilities to cutting-edge cleanrooms.
“Jon and Dan exemplify the dedication and integrity that move our company forward,” said Bill Hickey, president. “Their promotions are not only a recognition of their individual excellence, but also a celebration of the culture of teamwork and shared ownership that defines Turner Group.”
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