News: Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: February 18, 2022
Hancock hires Baum as engineering manager, senior project manager
Palmer, MA Hancock Associates has hired Andrew Baum, PE as engineering manager and senior project manager.
Baum has over 20 years of experience in civil engineering. Prior to joining Hancock Associates, he held positions such as president/operations manager, construction manager/managing partner and vice president/principal engineer at several well-respected firms.
Baum has a bachelor of science in Civil Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Lowell and an Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology from Wentworth Institute of Technology. He is a licensed Professional Civil Engineer in Massachusetts and a Massachusetts Landfill Inspector.
Baum is a member of the Hubbardston Zoning Board of Appeals and a resident of New Braintree, Mass.
“I joined Hancock Associates because of their dedication to quality work for their clients and the end user,” said Baum. “I look forward to continuing that tradition by working diligently to design the right engineering solutions and helping our clients get their projects completed successfully.”
“When meeting with Andy, I knew he had a very deep knowledge of civil engineering and construction, and that he blended his technical ability nicely with his business background,” said Wayne Jalbert, Hancock’s president. “His combination of skills will serve as a nice foundation for the continued success of our Palmer office.”
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