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Project Team

Meet the key members of the New England Construction team proposed to Boston University. Each member of the project team is selected based on their experience within the complex lab space market sector. Our team continues to solidify our reputation for exceptional communication and project execution – which has led to a long list of satisfied and repeat clients.

 

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Rob McLean

Project Manager

NEC is pleased to present Rob as our proposed Project Manager for this project. As the PM, Rob  is responsible for managing all aspects of the contract and coordinating all services related to the project. He is the day-to-day contact and interface between the Owner, architect, consultants, subcontractors, and vendors. Rob conducts weekly job meetings and initiates and distributes meeting notes. He will have full responsibility for implementing and maintaining the project schedule. He is a seasoned professional with a proven track record of effectively managing construction projects and exceeding client expectations.

Education:
Wentworth Institute of Technology-Boston, MA
M.S in Construction Management
 
Merrimack College, North Andover, MA
B.S. in Finance
 
Relevant Project Experience:
Takeda pharma-Cambridge, MA
MEP Project Manager
Ground Up CGMP Processing Facility. Net Zero project designation. 
$80,000,000
 
Crispr-Framingham, MA 
MEP Project Manager
North American Headquarters project
$80,000,000
 
Pfizer-Andover, MA 
Research and Development Lab Space projects
$2,000,000 & $6,000,000
 
Other Related Clients 
-Vertex
-Biogen
-SmartLabs
 
Certifications/Memberships:
OSHA 30
ISPE Boston Member

 

 

John Preston

John Preston

Superintendent

NEC is pleased to present John as our proposed Superintendent for this project. John supports the Project Team at his assigned projects in support and direct site management roles. John monitors fieldwork to ensure compliance with safety regulations, company standards, procedures, specifications, and codes. He is directly involved with ensuring that all subcontractors on site are adhering to the project schedule and proceeding with work as directed. John supports all project communication and reporting through meeting attendance, information distribution, and contact with the client.

Education:
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, MA
Bachelors of Business Management
 
Relevant Project Experience:
St Josephs Hospital-Denver, CO
Superintendent
Construction of a New Hospital
 
Centre Hospital de University of Montreal- Montreal, QC
Superintendent
Construction of a New Hospital 
 
Certifications/Memberships:
OSHA 30
Massachusetts CSL
Procore Superintendent Certification

 

 

Isabelle Toth

Isabelle Toth

Project Engineer

NEC is pleased to present Isabelle as our Project Engineer for this project. As Project Engineer Isabelle is responsible for supporting the Project Manager throughout each construction phase. Isabelle requests, monitors and tracks RFIs, submittals, change orders and other project management documentation. Isabelle will attend weekly on-site meetings and is responsible for providing meeting minutes to the client and construction project teams. 

Education:
Roger Williams University-Bristol, RI
Bachelors of Construction Management
 
Relevant Work Experience:
Suffolk Construction-Boston, MA
Intern 2022-2023
 
Air Solutions HVAC/R-Dighton MA 
HVAC/R Technician 
Summer 2020
 
Larkin and Hathaway LLC-Bridgewater, MA
Lead HVAC Apprentice
August 2017-September 2019
 
Certifications/Memberships:
EPA 608 Universal 
R-401A
OSHA 10

 

 

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Luke Grady

Director of Field Operations

As Director of Field Operations Luke‘s responsibilities include supporting and overseeing all Project Superintendents with their daily on-site supervision and technical management of the project. He monitors and coordinates staffing levels and the productivity of all superintendents. He  communicates the daily requirements of the field operations to the Vice President of Operations to effectively plan and supervise the operations of the project site. His 25 year construction career includes time at Shawmut Design and Construction and Dellbrook JKS.  Luke's strengths in Field Leadership include sharing his experience with his project team to drive schedule adherence and safety parameters. Luke adds value in preconstruction by developing detailed schedules and site logistics plans that ultimately maximize productivity and quality for clients. Luke will be an integral part of our team during preconstruction to ensure this project is set up for success. 

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Adam Arsenault

Director of Operations

As Director of Operations, Adam is responsible for all aspects of preconstruction, design and construction activities at the firm. He is focused on anticipating risks and proactive problem-solving.  His passion is relationship building across his team, clients, network and trade partners. Adam oversees and leads all project management activities focusing on account management, client satisfaction, and overall project execution.  Adam supports client needs during preconstruction to ensure expectations are met and exceeded around the schedule, budget, and other specific client and project nuances. He puts the needs of the project above anything else with a strong collaborative approach with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.

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Dominic DeChiara

Director of Internal Operations

As Director of Internal Operations, Dominic is responsible for preconstruction as well as overseeing the company’s project manager and project engineering teams. Dominic is focused on all aspects of project controls including scheduling and project financials to ensure projects are executed on time and on budget. His leadership, team building, and collaboration skills bring all aspects of the project teams, including subcontractors, owners, and design teams together to solve issues and keep projects on track.

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Joe Teixeira

Safety Manager

The best construction safety managers are made from persons that have field experience, an eye for detail, and a passion for creating and maintaining a culture centered around safety. This role is a natural fit for Joe. He draws on his experience in anticipating and managing the risks associated with leading large projects. He is skilled in identifying and addressing all potential safety risks that may be associated with a given project. Early on in his career, Joe followed in his father’s footsteps and knew he always wanted to be in the construction industry. Joe received his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from UMass Dartmouth and entered the construction industry in 2014. Joe works with our preconstruction teams to start the safety conversation early in our project approach and site logistics plans.

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Team Organization

With our systems-based approach – built on field-proven processes, tools, and resources – NEC delivers results that rival the largest and most established firms in the industry. This is augmented by the integrity and accountability of a second-generation, family-owned firm.

 

 

 

Construction Org Chart

 

Finance

VP of Finance
  • Finance Executive Oversight
  • Finance Accuracy and Integrity Management
  • Accounts Payable/Receivable Oversight
Project Accountant
  • Subcontract Account Reconciliation
  • Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Coordination
Contract Administrator
  • Project Contract Coordination and Preparation
  • Certificates of Insurance Procurement

Project Management

Director of Internal Operations/Director of Operations
  • Executive Project Oversight
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Problem Solving Execution
Senior Project Manager
  • Client Satisfaction and Communication
  • Project Financial Management
  • Project Schedule Management
Associate Project Manager
  • Project Document Controls
  • Submittal and RFI Management
  • Project Closeout Coordination and Leadership
Project Engineer
  • Project Execution and Monitoring
  • Project Financial Assistance
  • Project Closeout Assistance

Field Project Management

Director of Field Operations
  • Executive Field Oversight
  • Logistics Control
  • Subcontractor Accountability Support
Senior Superintendent
  • Milestone/Daily Schedule Management
  • Subcontractor Management and Coordination Oversight
  • Daily Client Communications
Safety Manager
  • Quality Control Management
  • Jobsite Safety Oversight
  • Safety and Insurance Reporting
Superintendent
  • Day to Day Jobsite Management/Coordination
  • Project Schedule Execution 
  • Project Design Execution Oversight
Assistant Superintendent/Field Engineer
  • Project Design Execution Assistance
  • Daily Project Reporting
  • Logistics Coordination

Estimating

Director of Estimating
  • Estimating Executive Oversight
  • Constructability Value
  • Value Executive Management
Chief Estimator/Senior Estimator
  • Estimating
  • Value Engineering
  • Cost Control
Estimating Coordinator
  • Subcontractor Qualification
  • Bid Document Management
  • Estimating Support