Feb 19, 2014

Abbott Construction

Wiberg

Lee

Phillips

Falgout

Abbott Construction hired Chad Falgout as superintendent, Jeff Phillips and Chris Lee as project managers, and Chris Wiberg as project engineer. Falgout has 24 years of hands-on construction experience. Phillips has 22 years of industry experience and holds a bachelor's degree in construction management from the University of Washington. Lee has 19 years of experience in both field supervision and project management, and is a LEED AP BD+C. Wiberg holds a bachelor's degree in construction management from Washington State University.

Howard S. Wright

Brown

Kiel

West

Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty company, hired Jim West as safety director, and Eldon Kiel and Andy Brown as senior project managers. All three work in the Washington State Division in Seattle. West has 30 years of safety and risk management experience in the construction and timber industries, including 22 years at the state Department of Labor and Industries. He holds a bachelor's degree in forestry from the University of Washington, is a certified OSHA instructor and is a Certified Safety Professional. Kiel has 15 years of industry experience and holds a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from the University of British Columbia. Brown has 23 years of industry experience, including 14 years at Wright as a project manager in Guam, Portland and Seattle. He holds a bachelor's degree in business administration/construction engineering management from Oregon State University.

PSF Mechanical

Thurman

DeBella

Keomongkhoun

PSF Mechanical hired Xay Keomongkhoun as network administrator, Samantha DeBella as Nordstrom Team administrative assistant and Mary Beth Thurman as administrative assistant for the Special Projects Tenant Improvements Department. Keomongkhoun has 20 years of IT experience and holds an associate's degree in computer networking and electronics technology from Edmonds Community College. DeBella has seven years of administrative experience and is a graduate of Rutgers University. Thurman has five years of experience and holds a bachelor's degree in English from Mississippi State University.

Goldfinch Bros.

Everett-based Goldfinch Bros. promoted Scott Murphy to president. Murphy joined the company in 2008 as chief operating and financial officer. He holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Washington, serves on the Everett City Council, and is a board member for Mountain Pacific Bank and the Greater Everett Community Foundation. Goldfinch is a glass and glazing company serving commercial and residential markets since 1892.

Martha Rose Construction

Martha Rose of Martha Rose Construction in Seattle was named Builder Advocate of the Year as part of the 2014 NAHBGreen Awards given by the National Association of Home Builders. The award was presented earlier this month at the NAHB International Builders' Show in Las Vegas. Rose is the 2014 president of the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties.

JB Consulting Systems

Juli Bacon was named PWB Woman of the Year by the National Association of Home Builders Professional Women in Building Council. Bacon is from JB Consulting Systems in Woodinville. She is chair of the PWB Council at the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties.

PCL

PCL Civil Constructors and PCL Construction Services are collocating on Feb. 24 to new space in Bellevue. The new address is: 3650 131st Ave. S.E., Sixth Floor, Bellevue, WA 98006. Phone numbers will remain the same.

Feb 11, 2014

Cochran

Duck

Burnett

Dickerson

Cochran promoted Curt Dickerson to director of Washington Large Electrical Construction, Steve Burnett to director of Preconstruction and Estimating, and Collette Duck to director of Internal Services. Dickerson has been with Cochran for 11 years and has more than 30 years of experience in electrical and general contracting. Burnett has more than 19 years of experience in electrical construction. Duck is responsible for Cochran's warehouse, tools, prefabrication, purchasing and IT departments. Cochran is an electrical and technology contractor.

Dexter+Chaney

Orth

Seattle-based construction software provider Dexter+Chaney appointed Norbert Orth as president. Orth was the company's vice president of worldwide sales and marketing, and is a member of the board. He has more than 25 years of experience in business management, including executive roles at multinational firms and technology start-ups.

Rider Levett Bucknall

Burris

Property and construction consulting firm Rider Levett Bucknall promoted Chris Burris to principal in the Seattle office. Burris has led the local office for the past four years and has more than 13 years of experience in the construction industry. He is a Certified Cost Professional and has expertise in conceptual estimating, life-cycle costing, contract administration, reviewing progress draws and change orders.

ABC of Western Washington

West

The Associated Builders and Contractors of Western Washington hired Geneva West as manager of government and labor affairs. West is working on ABC's grassroots program, coordinating with ABC's lobbyist, PAC fundraising, labor relations and communicating on those issues with members. She is also working on ABC's social media presence. West previously was the campaign manager for Kevin Wallace for Bellevue City Council, a session aide for Sen. Doug Ericksen and a communication intern for the Senate Republican Caucus.

PCL Construction

Fortune magazine named PCL Construction to its “100 Best Companies to Work For” list for the ninth consecutive year. This year, PCL was ranked 59th, up 14 spots from last year. PCL has an employee-ownership model, wellness initiatives, philanthropic efforts and professional development programs.