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Gamage and Illingsworth join D.F. Pray as project managers

Andrew Gamache and Scott Illingworth have joined D.F. Pray as project managers. In their new roles, Gamache and Illingworth will be responsible for full project management, from budget estimating, plan review, and materials procurement to subcontractor scheduling, job site safety, and project closeout. D.F. Pray adds these project managers as the firm expands its portfolio in the healthcare, multi-family housing, and non-profit markets. Gamache brings more than 20 years of experience in commercial building construction and engineering and project management. Prior to joining D.F. Pray, he was a project manager at several construction firms where he prepared competitive bids and budget estimates, procured subcontractors and materials, and managed all budgetary and schedule aspects of a project. In that role, he specialized in tenant fit-outs and interior remodel projects for retail clients. He received a bachelor of science in building construction technology from Wentworth Institute of Technology. Andrew recently completed a new CVS Pharmacy in Harvard Sq. in Cambridge and is in the pre-construction phase of the design-build renovation of the Dwares JCC in Providence for the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island. Illingworth joins D.F. Pray with more than 16 years of experience in commercial construction project management. His expertise includes total project administration, design review, permitting, requisitions, value engineering, subcontractor coordination, and project closeout. Previously, he held project management positions for several construction management firms in Rhode Island. Illingworth's project experience includes tenant fit-outs, multi-family residential, school and university buildings, restaurants, and historic mill rehabilitations. He received a bachelor of science in construction management and industrial technology from Roger Williams University. He serves as lieutenant of the Bristol Volunteer Fire Department in Bristol. Illingworth is currently working on the Narragansett Indian Health Center in Charlestown, Rhode Island, a unique 18,800 s/f arc-shaped building set amongst sacred land.
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