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Robarge joins Jewett Construction Co. as a project manager

Fremont, NH Jewett Construction Company has added project manager Mike Robarge to their growing team. Robarge has been hired as a project manager who brings over 10+ years of experience in the construction industry including diverse amount of experience managing projects in the healthcare, defense, life sciences, historical restoration, education, and residential sectors. Jewett is very excited to bring Robarge on board their team of highly skilled construction professionals.

Robarge graduated from Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, MA with a bachelor’s degree in architecture. Post-graduation, he began his career with NER Construction Management as an Assistant Project Manager; before quickly working his way up to project manager. He then moved on to G. Greene Construction as a Project Manager where he managed jobs valuing a total of upwards of $20 Million. His passion and commitment to his team is what impressed Jewett Construction most, as well as his willingness to assist in all aspects of the job from preconstruction to its final phases. He is an excellent leader on site and his efforts to coordinate subcontractors, manage logistics and assist in all aspects of the job are just a few of the reasons Jewett Construction is so lucky to have him on board.

When asked what his favorite thing about working at Jewett was, Robarge responded: “My favorite part of working at Jewett is definitely the people and overall work environment. Everyone is extremely friendly and helpful. Construction is an extremely stressful industry, and I am very impressed how every team member keeps a positive attitude regardless of what challenges or curveballs they’re facing.”

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