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Acella Const. names Gainey as project manager

Todd Gainey

Pembroke, MA Acella Construction Corp. has hired Todd Gainey to its growing team in the position of project manager. In this role, he will oversee all operations of commercial and retail projects to include schedule development and management, subcontractor award and client coordination.

Gainey joins Acella Construction with 23 years of experience in the retail and commercial construction industry, most recently as a project manager with Pivotal Builders, Inc. in Salem, Mass.

Gainey received an associate’s degree in Architecture from Massasoit Community College.

 and is presently continuing his education at Wentworth Institute. He holds a construction supervisor license and is OSHA 10 certified.

“It’s great to have Todd as a member of our team,” said Dave Dirubbo, founder and president of Acella. “He is a multi-skilled construction professional and knows the industry inside and out; we’re happy to have him on board.”

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