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Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: January 20, 2023
Bowdoin Construction Corp. hires four new associates: Flanagan, Sheahan, DiRino and Gonçalves
Needham, MA Bowdoin Construction Corp. is growing, with four new associates joining their team: Superintendent Patrick Flanagan, project manager Luisa Sheahan, estimator Gabriella DiRino, and labor foreman Eduardo Gonçalves.
Flanagan, a U.S. Army veteran, is an experienced superintendent with proficiency across multiple market sectors.
Leadership skills and attention to detail are key attributes Sheahan brings to her role as project manager.
In addition to estimating, DiRino’s design and project management experience make her a strong addition to the team.
As labor foreman, Gonçalves will work closely with field staff to ensure job sites are functioning with top efficiency.
“Growing our Bowdoin family with strategic new hires like Patrick, Luisa, Gabby and Eddy is a priority for our firm as we gain momentum entering our 50th year in business,” said company president Andrew Buckman.
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