with UCANE’s Officers and Board Members How did you get started in the heavy construction industry and what was your first job? During my college summers, I worked as a laborer for the Water/Highway Departments for a small town on the North Shore, which served as a bit of an introduction to the construction industry. After graduating from college with a civil engineering degree, I worked for six months as a laborer for a small sitework/utility contractor while contemplating my career path. I decided to pursue a career in the contracting business rather than the engineering field. I began this career with Perini Corporation of Framingham, working in the main office as a junior Engineer/Estimator. My first project with Perini was one of the early Central Artery/Tunnel jobs – the Logan Airport Egress Ramps. How long have you been with Jay Cashman, Inc. and what is your role there? I have been with Jay Cashman, Inc. for almost 24 years. We pursue heavy/civil, marine infrastructure and dredging, work mostly along the east coast. Since 2007 I have been the Chief Estimator for Cashman. Prior to my current role, I worked as a Project Engineer/Manager on two large transportation projects – the CA/T North Station Portal and the Greenbush Commuter Rail line on Boston’s South Shore.
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How long has your company been a member of UCANE and why did you decide to join the Board of Di-
As one of the larger local heavy/civil contractors, Cashman is a long-standing member of UCANE, with our President/ JUNE, 2021
UCANE Board Member Brian Rawston Jay Cashman, Inc.
CEO (Dale Pyatt) once serving as President of UCANE. Dale eventually stepped down and asked if I would represent Cashman on the Board. With the exception of two off-years, I have served on the board since 2009. Having a company presence on the Board keeps us up to date on the local industry issues. Being able to exchange ideas directly with other successful people in the business benefits us all. 2020 saw our country and our industry suffer through a global pandemic. It is still impacting some operations well into 2021. How was your company impacted by COVID-19 during 2020 and into 2021? The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly been a challenge for the entire country and the world. Many industries have suffered devastating impacts to their operations. The continued on page 23
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