Amy Mitchell has been promoted from senior project engineer to field superintendent, serving Sundt’s Building Group in Tempe, Arizona. In her new role, Mitchell will lead field operations on assigned projects, ensuring the highest levels of safety, quality and efficiency throughout the construction process. Mitchell began her career at Sundt as an intern in 2017, contributing to the Banner-University Medical Center tower project in Tucson, Arizona. She joined the company full time in 2018 as a field engineer, advancing to project engineer and senior project engineer. Throughout her tenure, Mitchell has been a key team member on numerous projects in … Read more
2025 Craft Instructor, Craft Professional and Young Professional of the Year Named by ABC
Associated Builders and Contractors announced the honorees for the 2025 Construction Workforce Awards: the Craft Instructor of the Year, Craft Professional of the Year and Young Professional of the Year. The three construction professionals are shaping the construction industry by highlighting lifelong career opportunities, emphasizing safe work practices and expanding skills-building education. This year’s winners are: Derek Robbins, HVAC director and sheet metal instructor, ABC Keystone chapter, Manheim, Pa., is the 2025 Craft Instructor of the Year Chris Weaver, site superintendent and electrical foreperson for Feyen Zylstra, Grand Rapids, Mich., is the 2025 Craft Professional of the Year Ray Wallace, … Read more
Jumanne Smith Named Vice President, Director of Field Operations for Gilbane Building Company
Gilbane Building Company has promoted Jumanne Smith to director of field operations. Smith brings more than three decades of construction experience to this role. In this strategic master builder position, Smith will be responsible for implementing and overseeing strategies to enhance field efficiency, safety, quality and productivity. “In my 10 years with Gilbane, I’ve been proud to build iconic projects, including multiple historic renovations on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. and M&T Bank Stadium, home of the Baltimore Ravens,” said Smith. “I’ve also supported our deep bench of construction talent as a mentor to Gilbane’s superintendent peer group. I’m … Read more
Paul Levin Promoted to Senior VP of Health, Safety & Environment at Sundt Construction
Paul Levin has been promoted to senior vice president of health, safety & environment at Sundt Construction. Levin, a 36-year construction industry veteran, has spent 29 years with Sundt, where he’s been instrumental in advancing the company’s safety program, while advocating for a new approach to safety throughout the construction industry. Throughout his tenure at Sundt, Levin has played a key role in earning the company 11 National AGC Safety Awards, including the CSE Grand Award twice. His work in safety excellence also garnered Sundt the American Society of Concrete Contractors W. Burr Bennett for Safety Excellence award on two … Read more
CFC Construction Names Josh Thall as Director of Procurement
CFC Construction has promoted Josh Thall to director of procurement. His new role will bridge the gap between business development, preconstruction and operations, helping to ensure CFC’s bidding and planning activities are in alignment with how each project will be bought, staffed and built. With 20+ years in both construction and development across hospitality, multifamily, commercial, industrial, healthcare and beyond, Thall’s experience wearing a wide variety of hats on an even wider range of builds enables him to understand project needs and success factors from every angle. He first brought his leadership skills to bear as a senior project manager … Read more