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Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: June 18, 2021
Martin joins Jewett Construction as assistant project manager
Fremont, NH According to Jewett Construction Company, a New England regional design-build construction management firm and general contractor, John Martin has joined the team as an assistant project manager. Martin, a Maine native, will help continue to strengthen Jewett’s commitment to clients throughout the Pine Tree State.
Martin graduated from the University of Maine with a bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering Technologies. Post-graduation, Martin started his career as a field engineer where he managed $20 million worth of commercial building projects, established client relationships, and mentored new field engineers. His knowledge of the construction community and his demonstrated past performance in Maine makes him an integral part of Jewett Construction’s continued growth.
When asked what his favorite thing about working at Jewett was, Martin responded: “I have had the opportunity to work not only within the operations department as an assistant project manager but have been able to use my skill set to help in business development and preconstruction as well. Jewett Construction has allowed me to chart my own course for success.”
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