News: Northern New England
Posted: July 5, 2024
Thomas named director of operations for Consigli Const.’s Portland office
Portland, ME Consigli Construction Co., Inc. has appointed Dave Thomas as director of operations in its Maine office.
In his new role, Thomas will manage Consigli’s Maine day-to-day operations, business strategy and team leadership. He has been at Consigli for 20 years and has a track record of leading some of the largest and most challenging projects in the academic, healthcare and life sciences markets in the region.
“I have been fortunate to work alongside Dave for two decades, and his dedication to our team and to our clients is unmatched,” said Matthew Tonello, project executive. “I look forward to our continued partnership as Dave keeps leading Consigli’s people, projects and operations in Maine through his passion, leadership and commitment to excellence.”
Thomas’ promotion to director of operations will allow Tonello to focus on key client relationships. He will continue to serve in a leadership role that builds on his mass timber expertise and will provide executive level guidance and oversight of Consigli’s most complex projects.
Thomas serves as a member of the Associated General Contractors of Maine’s Building Committee, and engages with various local industry organizations, including the Bioscience Association of Maine, the Maine Hospital Association, the Maine Healthcare Engineers Society and MEREDA. In addition to his industry leadership, Thomas serves as vice chairman of the board of directors for Epic Experience, a non-profit organization aimed at empowering adult cancer survivors to live beyond cancer.
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