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Posted: February 7, 2020
McPherson promoted at Landry/French Construction
Landry/French Construction
Scarborough, ME Landry/French Construction has promoted Ben McPherson to project manager.
McPherson has 10 years of experience in commercial construction and recently served as assistant project manager on the new $25.5 million Bill & Joan Alfond Main St. Commons for Colby College in downtown Waterville. He also recently managed the Olin Hall and Roberts Plaza Renovations on campus, as well as Camden National Bank’s new branch fit-out in Waterville. Currently, McPherson is serving as project manager on the new Lockwood Hotel in Waterville.
“Ben has demonstrated excellent project management skills, and we are proud to recognize him for his commitment to our clients,” said project executive Derek Albert.
McPherson holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Management from the University of Maine at Orono.
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