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Rodriguez hired by Vantage Builders

Joe Rodriguez has joined Vantage Builders, Inc. as project manager, responsible for managing projects for the firm's commercial, educational, medical, retail and life sciences construction clients. "Over the past year, Vantage has welcomed several new employees and our team is now the strongest it's been during our 15 years of existence," said John Connor, principal, Vantage Builders. "Joe's experience and skills make him a great resource and asset to each of the client projects he manages." Rodriguez joins Vantage Bldrs. from project management roles at JDL Corporate Interiors and iConstructors. He began his career as a project coordinator at Vantage, after graduating from Wentworth Institute of Technology with a bachelor's degree in Construction Management. He has completed projects for clients such as CB Richard Ellis/New England, Equity Office Properties, the Game Show Network and Centene Corp. He is a member of Boston Wealth Builders.
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