Williston, VT – DEW Construction announced that five team members have recently been promoted at the firm.
With nearly four decades of experience in the industry, Steve Hart has been promoted from senior superintendent to general superintendent. During his 11-year tenure at DEW, Hart has served in various capacities, including estimator, superintendent, and project manager. In his new role, Hart will oversee superintendents based out of DEW’s offices in Portland, Maine, as well as those in Keene and Manchester, N.H. Hart is OSHA 30-hour certified.
Having joined DEW nearly three years ago, Emily Bastian has been promoted from project engineer to operations coordinator. She will now oversee preconstruction and construction scheduling, ensuring adherence to industry best practices and software utilization. She holds certifications in OSHA 30-hour training, NAVFAC Construction Quality Control, and CPR/First Aid.
With over 30 years of industry experience, Trevor MacLachlan has been promoted from estimator to director of estimating. He joined DEW nearly six years ago, and has served in various roles including estimator, superintendent, and project manager. In his new role, MacLachlan will assume oversight of the estimating department, leveraging his extensive knowledge to plan and coordinate projects with the team efficiently. He will also play a pivotal role in mentoring junior estimators, fostering innovation, creativity, benchmarking, and problem-solving initiatives.
Having joined DEW less than a year ago, Kimberly Lawton has been promoted from project engineer to estimating coordinator. She will provide administrative support to the estimating department while spearheading and executing special projects. Additionally, she will play a pivotal role in planning, coordinating, and estimating select portions of projects under the guidance of the lead estimator.
Cole Russel has been promoted from carpenter apprentice to project engineer. He joined DEW in the fall of 2023. Russel will support 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.
