PENOBSCOT GENERAL CONTRACTORS - Key Persons
Alex has 5 years of experience involving multiple projects in several aspects of commercial construction. His engineering background, knowledge of construction practices, and communication skills allow him to provide sound input and direction across multiple projects. He is... Read More
Alex has 5 years of experience involving multiple projects in several aspects of commercial construction. His engineering background, knowledge of construction practices, and communication skills allow him to provide sound input and direction across multiple projects. He is involved in many aspects of a project, from estimating and preconstruction, to scheduling, procurement, change management, and guides the team through the submittal/RFI process. Alex is also involved in the company's project controls, developing several SOP's to be used across the company in various aspects of work.
While not at Penobscot General Contractors, Alex and his wife live in North Carolina. They enjoy spending time with family, playing golf, various outdoor activities, attending football games, reading, and playing with their new puppy Darcy.
Job Titles:
- Finance
- Human Resource Manager
Alicia brings over 9 years of experience in human resource, finance, and management to Penobscot General Contractors. With a diverse background from healthcare to small business owner, her unique skillset focuses on the importance of excellent customer service, employee sat... Read More
Alicia brings over 9 years of experience in human resource, finance, and management to Penobscot General Contractors. With a diverse background from healthcare to small business owner, her unique skillset focuses on the importance of excellent customer service, employee satisfaction, efficient workflows, and timely financials to support the team in reaching their goals.
Outside of work, Alicia resides in Orrington with her husband, two boys, and three dogs. They enjoy watching sport activities, spending time with family and friends, traveling and exploring great New England outdoors.
Brad has over 20 years' experience working in the construction industry, with more than 15 of those years spent in a Safety role. During that time Brad has worked in various sectors within the construction industry including Oil and Gas, Nuclear, Coal, and Commercial Buildi... Read More
Brad has over 20 years' experience working in the construction industry, with more than 15 of those years spent in a Safety role. During that time Brad has worked in various sectors within the construction industry including Oil and Gas, Nuclear, Coal, and Commercial Building. Over the years, Brad's experience in the industry has given him a broad technical knowledge base, and the leadership skills needed to successfully navigate the ever-changing world of construction. Brad believes in a people first leadership approach, and he continually demonstrates this through his ability to coach and mentor Team Members.
When not at work Brad enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids. They enjoy all that Maine has to offer including fishing, hiking, boating, and camping. Watching his two children grow and develop in a positive manner is the single most important thing to Brad, and this has given him a healthy perspective on work life balance that he is able to translate to the workplace.
Brian has joined Penobscot with 3 years of experience in the Construction Industry. Brian began his career as a field engineer and has worked on residential, commercial, and municipal projects all around the state of Maine. Brian brings to the table previous experience work... Read More
Brian has joined Penobscot with 3 years of experience in the Construction Industry. Brian began his career as a field engineer and has worked on residential, commercial, and municipal projects all around the state of Maine. Brian brings to the table previous experience working summers and winters in Maine and Connecticut for a paving contractor, drilling and blasting company and automotive mechanical work. As a recent graduate of the University of Maine, Brian brings his hands on energy to always deliver quality to all his projects. Brian's willingness and strong work ethic provide a strong foundation to ensure the success of company endeavors and overall growth in his construction career. Outside of work Brian explores Maine's outdoors from beaches in the summer to all New England's many ski mountains.
Education:
B.S. In Construction Engineering and Technology from the University of Maine, Orono
Job Titles:
- Project Manager
- Superintendent
Brian has over 25 years of experience in construction ranging from new construction to renovations in life science, office, medical, educational, hospitality, correctional, and entertainment. Brian's experience, technical knowledge, communication skills, and overall passion... Read More
Brian has over 25 years of experience in construction ranging from new construction to renovations in life science, office, medical, educational, hospitality, correctional, and entertainment. Brian's experience, technical knowledge, communication skills, and overall passion for construction allow him to complete each project as efficiently as possible. Brian's years have been spent in different capacities, and building relationships with everyone he comes in contact with.
While not at Penobscot General Contractors, Brian and his wife live at the coast in North Carolina. Brian enjoys cooking, spending time with his family, and especially playing with his two granddaughters.
Cam brings 5 years of construction experience to Penobscot General Contractors with experience in both residential and commercial projects. Currently, his role is a site superintendent, running the job site from the field. His background was initially geology where he worke... Read More
Cam brings 5 years of construction experience to Penobscot General Contractors with experience in both residential and commercial projects. Currently, his role is a site superintendent, running the job site from the field. His background was initially geology where he worked in Boston involved in geotechnical and Texas in the oil Industry.
When not at Penobscot General Contractors, Cam currently resides in Cumberland Maine. Outside of work his interests are hiking, the outdoors, traveling and is an avid history reader.
He graduated from St. Lawrence University in 2014 with a B.S. in Geology & Environmental Science"
Clay's experience includes over $600 million in construction, renovation, and development projects in a variety ... Read More
Clay's experience includes over $600 million in construction, renovation, and development projects in a variety of market sectors including healthcare, multi-family, labs and clean manufacturing facilities, and commercial office buildings. Clay spent a portion of his career as an Owner's Representative for major healthcare development projects. This experience allows him to bring a unique insight to construction with his ability to anticipate and serve the customer's needs. Clay's experiences have convinced him that through collaboration and teamwork, buildings can be constructed in a manner that provides better experiences and outcomes for all project stakeholders. He uses this mindset to fulfill his role of overseeing the general business management of the company.
Clay lives with his soon-to-be wife in Portland with their beloved dog Ollie. In his spare time, he enjoys spending the summer's golfing and winters skiing in the Maine mountains. He is a passionate New England sports fan and never misses an opportunity to gather with friends to watch the game.
Dale Daggett joined Penobscot General Contractors in August of 2023 (in lieu of retirement) with a 52- year work history; 49 of those years in the concrete construction industry. He is the epitome of the Maine work ethic and has extensive experience in project estimating, p... Read More
Dale Daggett joined Penobscot General Contractors in August of 2023 (in lieu of retirement) with a 52- year work history; 49 of those years in the concrete construction industry. He is the epitome of the Maine work ethic and has extensive experience in project estimating, project bidding, coordination, procurement and relationship developing.
A Maine native, Dale grew up in the Abbot /Dover Foxcroft area. During high school he always worked 2 to 3 jobs. After graduation from high school, he worked for a funeral home who also made burial vaults. He manufactured burial vaults, delivered them throughout the state and assisted in the funeral home. Throughout his subsequent years, he renovated and flipped multiple homes, and spent his weekends doing landscaping projects for friends.
In 1974, he started his career with American Concrete, a precast concrete company. He loyally worked for the company for 28 years. Starting as a truck driver and working in the production plant, he worked his way up in the company and moved to sales and dispatching. He then moved to Gagne Precast where he worked for 4 years developing customer relations and refining his public relation skills.
In 2008, Dale was hired by N.S. Giles as the Senior Estimator where he worked for 14 1/2 years. While at N.S. Giles, Dale was responsible for submitting estimates and bids for major concrete construction projects, coordinating, and procuring inventory for the jobs, contract review and billing. He developed industry wide contacts which he maintains to this day. Dale formerly sat on the Board of Directors for Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) and Northeast Precast Concrete Association. He is an active participant and an avid supporter of ABC and Associated General Contractors (AGC).
With a lifetime in the construction industry, five decades of "boots on the ground" experience and a penchant for working 12-14-hour days, Dale brings to Penobscot General Contractors, proven practical experience, expertise, and many well established, valuable relationships throughout the country.
Dale lives in Hampden, Maine with his partner, Suzanne, where he spends his free time landscaping, gardening, entertaining a two-year-old step-grandson and looking forward to the next "white sand beach" vacation.
Ian has 5 years of commercial construction experience with work on government mechanical and conveyance improvement projects, resort, and hotel projects across the state of Colorado. Originally from Maine, Ian has moved back to further his growth in the construction industr... Read More
Ian has 5 years of commercial construction experience with work on government mechanical and conveyance improvement projects, resort, and hotel projects across the state of Colorado. Originally from Maine, Ian has moved back to further his growth in the construction industry. Ian enjoys working with all stakeholders on a project to accomplish goals and provide solutions to problems in order for them to be successful.
When not at Penobscot General Contractors, Ian enjoys being outdoors hiking, fishing, and camping, along with hanging out with friends and watching all New England's sports teams.
Education:
B.S. Construction Management and Real Estate Development University of Denver in Denver, CO
Joe has 16 years of experience capturing a diverse portfolio of construction projects including entertainm... Read More
Joe has 16 years of experience capturing a diverse portfolio of construction projects including entertainment, healthcare, government, infrastructure, residential, and luxury retail fit-out markets. Joe's years have been spent focused on operational excellence and building lasting relationships with those he works with. Joe is passionate about project safety, logistics, completing each project as efficiently as possible, and supporting the people who are involved on his projects, no matter their role.
Outside of work, Joe is blessed with his significant other, two kids, and three dogs. In addition to enjoying the kids' extracurricular activities, Joe likes traveling domestically and abroad but is also just as happy sitting around a fire in the back yard sharing a laugh with good company.
Jon has 27 years of experience managing multiple projects concurrently with new construction and renovatio... Read More
Jon has 27 years of experience managing multiple projects concurrently with new construction and renovations, spanning from multi-family residential, life science, office, educational, medical, hospitality, correctional, entertainment, and government buildings. His experience, technical knowledge, business background, and communication skills allow him to provide advanced technical direction of all critical and complex project components. He oversees project performance including safety, quality, production, cost controls, procurement, financials, etc. and guides the team through decision making, procedures, coordinating work, change management, and contract administration to ensure all project goals are met.
Job Titles:
- Assistant Project Manager
Katie has 7 years of construction experience including office buildings, laboratories (BLS-3), healthcare/long-term care facilities and correctional centers.
Katie has the ability to create relationships with subcontractors, owners and architect teams to maintain pos... Read More
Katie has 7 years of construction experience including office buildings, laboratories (BLS-3), healthcare/long-term care facilities and correctional centers.
Katie has the ability to create relationships with subcontractors, owners and architect teams to maintain positive communication throughout the entire project. As an assistant project manager, Katie works closely with the project manager and superintendent to help schedule work, manage subcontractors and manage budgets to ensure the projects finish safely and on schedule.
While not at the Penobscot general contractors Katie enjoys spending time hiking, hunting, fishing, gardening, cooking, spoiling her nephews and two dogs.
Education:
B.S. International Business and Logistics
Maine Maritime Academy
Kyle has joined Penobscot with 9 years of professional experience as a superintendent, and several more years in various construction and building roles. Kyle worked for many Maine summers in historic home renovation and carpentry, and continues to refine his skills with ma... Read More
Kyle has joined Penobscot with 9 years of professional experience as a superintendent, and several more years in various construction and building roles. Kyle worked for many Maine summers in historic home renovation and carpentry, and continues to refine his skills with many home projects. Kyle graduated from Lehigh University with a degree in Architecture, and immediately moved to Washington, DC to start his career as a superintendent. He was a part of a half dozen different high-rise, mixed-use buildings comprising over $530 million, 1500 units, and 65,000sf amenity spaces, and was able to quickly assume project leadership roles on these sites. After several years in the Washington area, Kyle was ready to bring his skill set back home to Maine and joined the Penobscot team in summer 2022. Kyle values the collaboration between his site team members and fostering relationships with subcontractors and their employees. He also brings to the table a knack for strategizing and coordinating project timelines, drawings, and other necessary project details
Kyle lives in Falmouth, Maine with his wife, 3 year old son, and is expecting another boy in March 2023. He is greatly enjoying renovating and restoring his 1819 farmhouse and is bringing his vision of a barn workshop to life.
Lawton has over 10 years of experience in project management primarily focused on healthcare construction. Prior to joining PGC, He traveled the east coast completing projects from Maine to Florida. Lawton has experience in projects ranging from small renovations to large H... Read More
Lawton has over 10 years of experience in project management primarily focused on healthcare construction. Prior to joining PGC, He traveled the east coast completing projects from Maine to Florida. Lawton has experience in projects ranging from small renovations to large Hospital replacements. He values building lasting relationships and believes that all members of a project team can be successful when working together. Lawton brings strong problem solving skills and a willingness to explore innovation/prefabrication methods to improve the construction process.
In his personal life, Lawton, his wife, daughter, and two pups live in the Sebago Lakes Region and plan to explore as much of the state of Maine as possible. They enjoy any time spent outdoors, whether it is hiking, camping, or just playing fetch in the backyard.
Michelle has 14 years of construction experience including multi-family residential, office buildings, and healthcare. She uses her depth of experience to bring solutions to every problem encountered and to lead the project team from start to finish. Michelle is known for h... Read More
Michelle has 14 years of construction experience including multi-family residential, office buildings, and healthcare. She uses her depth of experience to bring solutions to every problem encountered and to lead the project team from start to finish. Michelle is known for her ability to create relationships with all project partners and her knowledge and communication skills allow her to provide clients and subcontractors with a positive experience throughout the course of construction. As a Project Manager, Michelle helps to facilitate the coordination, communication, budget, documentation, and scheduling of projects and guides the team to a successful project completion.
While not at Penobscot General Contractors, Michelle and her husband live in Stetson and enjoy spending time with their two sons fishing, hunting, camping, gardening and exploring everything the great state of Maine has to offer.
Nate has 7 years of experience in the Construction Industry. A carpenter by trade, he decided to challenge himself by transitioning into construction management and has since been a part of 7 successful projects spanning from renovations, multi-family residential, office, a... Read More
Nate has 7 years of experience in the Construction Industry. A carpenter by trade, he decided to challenge himself by transitioning into construction management and has since been a part of 7 successful projects spanning from renovations, multi-family residential, office, and hospitality. He is a solution-oriented and resourceful team player who has strong field troubleshooting abilities. His communication skills, determination and out-of-the-box thinking help to deliver projects safely and on time. Nate strives to provide excellent service to customers, clients, vendors, and project design teams.
While not at Penobscot General Contractors, Nate and his wife live in Gorham, ME with their two very busy 3- and 1-year old children and the family dog. They very much enjoy house renovation projects, taking the family to Chebeague Island, ME for summer getaways, and enjoying the great outdoors whenever possible.
Job Titles:
- General Manager, Corp Clerk
Nicole has 20 years of construction experience with a focus on reviewing and negotiating contracts, managi... Read More
Nicole has 20 years of construction experience with a focus on reviewing and negotiating contracts, managing the company insurance program, bond and claim expertise and overall risk management, as well as the day-to-day business responsibilities of the company. Being soft-spoken, firm but fair, allows negotiations and what could be tense claim situations to run smoothly for the benefit of all.
Nicole is originally from California, and now she and her husband live in Winterport with their teenage daughters and 7-year-old son. In between the many sports activities, their family enjoys spending time at their property hunting, gardening and being outdoors as well as traveling and vacationing in various locations around the state of Maine.
Ron has 24 years of construction experience including Owner of Weymouth Builders in which he built custom homes and log cabins. He later took a shining to millwork and spent 10 years as a foremen for Windham Millwork. He has worked in 11 hospitals across the state, numerous... Read More
Ron has 24 years of construction experience including Owner of Weymouth Builders in which he built custom homes and log cabins. He later took a shining to millwork and spent 10 years as a foremen for Windham Millwork. He has worked in 11 hospitals across the state, numerous banks, schools, casinos, retirement facilities, assisted living and multiple courthouses. With many large millwork projects all over New England under his belt, it has provided him with an eye for details and quality craftsmanship.
The last few years he has held a Superintendent role including a 35 million dollar high-end hotel built-in downtown Portland.
Ron and his wife Amy live in Orrington and just celebrated their 25 Wedding Anniversary. They have twin 20-year-old boys in which they spend as much time as possible enjoying the great Maine outdoors, fishing and family trips on the UTV with puppy Cooper. Ron enjoys cooking on the pellet smoker, so the boys frequent many nights a week for dinner!
Job Titles:
- Business Development & Preconstruction Manager
Savannah has 7 years of experience in construction and financial services. Previous projects included interior fit outs and healthcare facilities in the Boston area. She has been involved in many aspects of a project from estimating and preconstruction to project management. Her financial background in tandem with her construction experience allows her to bring a unique perspective to each project.
Steve has over 35 years of experience managing projects as a superintendent and general superintendent, with new construction, renovations, multi-family residential, life science, office, educational, medical, hospitality, correctional, entertainment, and government buildin... Read More
Steve has over 35 years of experience managing projects as a superintendent and general superintendent, with new construction, renovations, multi-family residential, life science, office, educational, medical, hospitality, correctional, entertainment, and government buildings. His experience and communication skills allow him to provide direction of all critical and complex projects.
He oversees project performance including safety, quality, production, cost controls, and helps guide the project team through decision making, scheduling, procedures, coordinating work, and change management, to ensure all projects run as smoothly as possible.
Steve enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family.
Tanner brings 4 years of experience to Penobscot General Contractors as a jack of all trades with a little bit of knowledge, he decided a construction management role would be a new challenge for him. Currently his role is an assistant superintendent working closely with the project manager and site superintendent to help with scheduling and field coordination.
Wayne has four decades of experience in the construction field. He began his career before graduating from high school with his certificate in carpentry. After working in the residential sector for 10+ years Wayne found his passion working on large commercial projects. Firs... Read More
Wayne has four decades of experience in the construction field. He began his career before graduating from high school with his certificate in carpentry. After working in the residential sector for 10+ years Wayne found his passion working on large commercial projects. First as a laborer, then a foreman , until working his way up the ranks to superintendent. His projects include overseeing the construction of buildings on several UMaine campuses, both the Portland and Bangor civic center remodels, the district court building in Lewiston and the construction of the helipad at Maine Med in Portland. Wayne takes pride in his ability to problem solve on the spot and complete his projects within and often before the allotted timeframe.
When Wayne is not working, he and his wife enjoy traveling, motorcycling,camping and spending time on the water during the summer and snowmobiling in the winter. They also enjoy spending as much time as possible with their granddaughter.