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Wright-Ryan Construction hires Leclerc and promotes Mooney

Portland, ME Wright-Ryan Construction, Inc. has hired new staff and promoted from within to continue building their distinctive team.

Sebastien Leclerc joined the firm as an integrated project manager/foreman in the select projects group. Leclerc earned his B.S. in financial economics/business administration from the University of Maine, Orono. Prior to coming to Wright-Ryan, Leclerc worked as an estimator and field supervisor. During his career he has worked on many different types and sizes of construction projects, some of which include HUD housing, schools and hospitals.

Michael Mooney, previously a member of Wright-Ryan’s select projects team, was promoted to the role of field operations project manager & estimator. Mooney joined Wright-Ryan as a select projects integrated project manager/foreman. He has worked on a wide variety of projects, and he is knowledgeable about a broad range of construction types from his experience at Wright-Ryan and previous assignments.

Mooney’s strong professional relationships with field operations staff, his adept use of software, and his proficiency with Wright-Ryan’s project management processes make him a valuable asset for the firm and its clients.

Suzi Benoit, director of human resources, said, “The versatility of our team, staff development and promoting from within have been our most successful people strategy over time.”

Founded in 1984, Wright-Ryan has delivered construction services of the highest professional standard to clients throughout northern New England for more than 30 years. The firm has expertise in commercial, institutional, and residential construction as well as high-end millwork and furniture. Wright-Ryan employs highly skilled professionals and trades people and has successfully completed some of the most architecturally distinctive and challenging buildings in Maine.

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