J. Calnan & Assocs.

As President of J. Calnan & Associates, Inc., Jim offers nearly 20 years of construction industry experience. Jim focuses on strategic planning as well as client relationships and development for JC&A. Additionally, he is responsible for overseeing the daily development and execution of multiple projects including construction planning, scheduling, purchasing, cost control, safety and construction implementation. He interfaces directly with the client’s representative, architect and engineer to ensure the project is constructed in accordance with all plans, specifications and applicable building codes. Jim is also a LEED Accredited Professional and assists in leading and coordinating our sustainable and environmentally sensitive projects including those following the LEED Green Building Rating System.

Jim earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering with a Minor in Engineering Management from Tufts University. His professional experience encompasses various projects with corporate, life science and institutional clients including involvement with such noted clients as: General Electric, Parexel International, Reebok, Boston Properties, Acceleron Pharma, iRobot and Iron Mountain. Many of these projects were completed design build and with fast track schedules. Jim holds a Massachusetts Construction Supervisors license and is a member of several industry-related associations and affiliations including National Association of Industrial & Office Properties, CoreNet, Massachusetts Biotechnology Council, International Facilities Management Association, Commercial Brokers Association and the United States Green Building Council. He is also deeply involved with On the Rise, a non-profit whose mission is to support the initiative and strength of women living in crisis or homelessness and Building Impact.

Jim lives in Hingham, MA with his wife Gillian and their 2 children, Beckett and Keira.

As Chief Executive Officer of J. Calnan & Associates, Inc., Jay offers over twenty-five years of construction industry experience to his clientele. He is responsible for high-level relationships, strategic long-term planning, philanthropic initiatives as well as various other development opportunities for JC&A. Through his leadership and unequivocal commitment to client service, JC&A has enjoyed numerous repeat business relationships earning a strong reputation as one of New England’s leading construction management firms. He celebrates a host of satisfied clients including Boston Properties, Adidas, Shire Pharmaceuticals, The TJX Companies, Inc., The Park School, New England Sports Network (NESN), Biogen IDEC, Tufts University, Constant Contact, Atlantic Management, The MathWorks and General Electric to name a few. CoreNet Global New England recognized Jay for these efforts honoring him their prestigious “Regional Service Provider of the Year” award.

Jay earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering with a Minor in Management from Tufts University. His professional experience in the engineering and construction industry spans from large heavy/highway transportation projects and municipal buildings to the construction of mission critical facilities as well as projects in the academic, corporate, healthcare and science & technology markets.

Jay is a member of several industry-related associations including the Commercial Brokers Association, CoreNet Global, Massachusetts Biotechnology Council, National Association of Industrial & Office Properties and the International Interior Design Association. He also gives back to the community in positive ways and is a founding member of the 501(c)3 non-profit organization, Team IMPACT, whose mission is to connect and cultivate meaningful relationships between college athletic teams and children diagnosed with life-threatening diseases. In addition to Team IMPACT, Jay supports numerous other causes such as the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Champions for Children’s Hospital, Boston Scholar Athletes, Share the Magic Nutcracker Ballet, and The Jimmy Fund to name a few. As a result of his leadership in the community, JC&A has been recognized by the Boston Business Journal 9 years straight as a Top Charitable Contributor.

Jay is also a proud member of the Board of Overseers at Tufts University as well as the Presidents Circle at South Shore Hospital.

Jay resides in Norwell, MA and has 3 children Christopher, Daintry and Jake.

As Chief Operating Officer of J. Calnan & Associates, Inc., Mike offers nearly twenty years of design and construction industry experience. Mike is responsible for enhancing the internal organization processes and infrastructure to ensure that JC&A continues to grow and fulfill our mission and strategic plan. He works closely with the Senior Management Team to oversee the daily operations of the company including all accounting, human resources, estimating, project management, marketing and field operations functions. This entails overseeing the reporting and monitoring of organizational performance metrics; financial and business planning; recruitment, hiring, and compensation; procurement and subcontractor relations; professional training and development; regulatory oversight and legal compliance; overseeing risk management and legal activities such as construction contracts, schedules, and safety training; Information Technology including hardware, software and business applications as well as the daily office and administrative functions at J. Calnan & Associates.

Mike earned a Bachelor of Architectural degree and an Associate Architectural Engineering degree from Wentworth Institute of Technology. As an architect he has extensive experience in the design and construction of complex telecommunications and mission critical/advanced technology facilities as well as commercial construction for a variety of markets including corporate, private schools, life sciences, industrial/manufacturing, recreational, mixed-use/multi-unit residential, sustainable buildings and financial.

Mike is a registered architect in several states including Massachusetts and New York. He holds a Massachusetts Construction Supervisors license and is a member of several industry-related associations or affiliations including the American Institute of Architects, Boston Society of Architects, Massachusetts Biotechnology Council and the National Association of Industrial & Office Properties.

Mike lives in Marshfield, MA and has 2 daughters, Morgan and Madison.

As Vice President of Client Development of J. Calnan & Associates, Inc., Mike offers over fifteen years of construction industry experience. Mike works closely with the Senior Management team to ensure the execution of JC&A’s overall strategic plan for relationship development across all of our major vertical markets. He also supports the development of new business opportunities as well as the cultivation of existing relationships.

Mike earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Facilities Planning and Management from Wentworth Institute of Technology. His professional experience in the real estate and construction community allows him to support both the estimating and operations groups while maintaining client relationships.

Mike holds a Massachusetts Construction Supervisors license, is a LEED Accredited professional and a member of several industry-related associations including the United States Green Building Council and the National Association of Industrial & Office Properties. Mike is also Co-chair of the Membership and Marketing Committee for MassEcon.

As Sr. Vice President/Partner for J. Calnan & Associates, Inc., Scott offers over 20 years of construction industry experience. He is responsible for the overall management and coordination of a project from preliminary planning through completion and final occupancy. His responsibilities include supervision of staff and subcontractors, trade coordination, logistics and safety planning, subcontractor buy-out, contract negotiation, requisition review and approval, financial status reports, budget reports, punch lists and quality control.

During his time with J. Calnan & Associates, Scott has directed numerous corporate office projects of all sizes. The projects included work for high profile companies and landlords such as Philips Electronics, Boston Properties, EMC, Adidas, Citrix, Constant Contact, and Liberty Mutual. In addition to the local area work, Mr. Trull has completed projects for clients in Connecticut, New York and New Jersey.

Scott earned a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from Brown University. He is also a LEED Accredited professional and a member of several industry organizations including the International Facility Management Association.

Scott lives in Franklin, MA with his wife, Janice and their 3 children Izzy, AJ and Teddy.

As Executive Vice President | Partner of JC&A, Steve offers over twenty five years of industry experience. Steve is motivated by a passion to continue to improve the JC&A business model. His primary responsibility is to provide leadership in all aspects of project execution to ensure that our company continues to exceed our corporate commitment to provide world-class service.

Steve earned a five-year Bachelor of Architecture degree from Wentworth Institute of Technology. His professional experience includes working in the field as a carpenter, a union laborer, and a design professional at architectural firms in the Boston area before achieving his ultimate aspiration to be part of a management team shaping the direction of a highly regarded construction management firm.

Steve has had extensive involvement and experience working on design/build, ground-up, and large-phased tenant improvement projects in the Academic, Corporate, Science/Technology & Healthcare markets. His projects have spanned working with complex building systems such as slurry wall foundation systems, cast-in place concrete buildings, mill conversions, geothermal heating & cooling, chilled beam mechanical systems, and projects seeking LEED accreditation. Steve’s project resume includes building for The Park School, Harvard, BU, Dartmouth, Olin College, & Thayer Academy. He has also completed medical office buildings for Children’s Hospital and UMass Medical. His corporate campus portfolio includes projects for TJX, Boston Properties, BJ’s Wholesale, Puma, Converse, Schneider Electric, PTC, as well as Atlantic Management’s, “Live, Work, Play” redevelopment of the former 110 Acre HP site in Marlboro, MA. Additionally, Steve has completed a cGMP warehouse, clinical manufacturing facility, and laboratory spaces for clients such as Acceleron, A123, Pfizer, Joule, and Shire Pharmaceuticals. He has also spearheaded the construction of a new Hilton brand 160 key hotel, as well as the build-out of state-of-the-art, high-definition television studios for New England Sports Network (NESN).

Steve holds a Massachusetts Construction Supervisors license and is a LEED Accredited Professional. He also holds memberships with several industry-related associations and affiliations, including the American Institute of Architects, Association of Independent Schools of New England, Boston Society of Architects, and Massachusetts Biotechnology Council.

Steve lives in Sudbury, MA with his wife Kristine and their two children, Derek and Brooke.

As Chief Financial Officer of J. Calnan & Associates, Inc., Tim offers over twenty-five years of accounting and financial related experience. He is responsible for managing all financial, accounting and administrative functions including relationships with Banks, Surety’s and Insurance companies. Tim is also responsible for financial reporting, cash management, budgeting and forecasting, project cost accounting, cost analysis and corporate tax planning. He oversees the ViewPoint accounting software system and works closely with the accounting firm LMHS, P.C.

Tim earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Stonehill College and received certification in Tax Studies from Bentley College.

Tim is registered with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Construction Financial Management Association, and the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Tim resides Mansfield, MA with his wife Linda and their 2 daughters, Jessica and Julia.

As Vice President of Preconstruction at JC&A, Michael offers twenty years of construction industry experience. He is responsible for the daily operations of estimating and pre-construction services and for overseeing the daily operations of the company’s estimating department. Mike possesses a wealth of experience in construction management, with expertise in estimating, procurement and cost control.

Michael earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering with a Minor in Engineering Management from Tufts University. His professional experience encompasses the involvement in multiple projects (ranging in size up to $300 million) with extensive experience in hard bid/lump sum, GMP and conceptual estimates as well as value engineering and risk assessment analysis.

His experience spans from large heavy/highway transportation projects to corporate, residential and retail/restaurant markets.

Mike lives in Braintree, MA with his wife, Kara and their 3 children Matthew, Sammy and Kelcey.

As the Director of Operations of New York, Adam Arsenault is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the New York office including developing, implementing and reviewing New York’s operational strategy, relationship management and internal processes and procedures.

Adam is the epitome of perseverance and commitment having started his career at JC&A as a co-op and working his way up through various positions. He has cultivated important relationships with high-profile clients such as Constant Contact, Red Hat, HBO, TierPoint and Adidas to name a few. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from Tufts University and is a LEED AP.

Adam is also very involved in the industry serving on committees for the Urban Land Institute, NAIOP and Team IMPACT.

As Project Executive, Chet is responsible for the overall management and coordination of each project, including construction expediting, construction progress schedules, equipment commissioning and testing and project closeout, and serve as the primary contact on all field related construction matters preliminary planning through completion and occupancy. His responsibilities include the supervision of staff and subcontractors, trade coordination, logistics, safety planning, requisition review and approval, financial status, budget reports, punch lists and quality control.

Chet’s extensive experience with high-end, complex corporate buildouts and LEED certified projects has made him a valuable asset to the JC&A family.  Chet notes the recent Merchant’s Row, Care.com, Malden Catholic High School, and Boston Properties as highlights of his tenure to date at JC&A.  Chet is regarded as a mentor for younger team members, and is a proud supporter of Team IMPACT.

Chet resides in Norwell with his wife and three awesome daughters, Ruby, Stella and Julia.

Daniel Charest, LEED AP has been a member of the JC&A family fifteen years.   Dan started as an Assistant Project Manager and has grown from within to his current position of Project Executive.  As a Project Executive, Dan collaborates and manages a variety projects in the Academic, Corporate, Science & Technology, and Hospitality markets taking each project from opportunity to project closeout while continuing to foster those relationships.

Dan has been involved with numerous complex construction projects for JC&A including The Hilton Garden Inn, PTC Inc., Schneider Electric, Olympus and Cognex to name a few.

Dan is a pragmatic, level-headed, process thinker who thrives on the daily multi-tasking, problem-solving environment at JC&A and leads our Technology Initiatives.  He is constantly looking for ways JC&A can remain on the cutting-edge and  how technology can continue to improve our processes while making the construction more lean and innovative.

Dan holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction from Wentworth Institute of Technology and is heavily involved with Construction Management Association of America.

Dan lives in Salem, MA with his wife, Lisa and their 2 children, Cameron and Hailey.

As Director of Project Management for J. Calnan & Associates, David offers twenty years of experience in the construction industry with a focus on projects ranging from $500,000 to $18 million in the Corporate, Academic and Industrial Manufacturing markets.

Dave has been a key member of our Operations and Senior Management group having served as both Director of Special Projects and Project Executive.  He has a keen understanding of our processes and procedures and is responsible for ensuring the integrity of these systems across our entire project management team.

Dave earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Union College. His professional experience includes projects for high-profile clients such as Boston Properties, SunLife Financial, Adobe, Amadeus, A123 Systems, the Boston Ballet, PegaSystems and Parexel.

Dave is a LEED Accredited professional and a proud supporter of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America and Thompson Island Outward Bound.

Dave lives in Hanover, MA with his wife Nicole and their daughter, Andie.

Jeff has been with JC&A for over 10 years and has risen through the ranks to Project Executive. As a Project Executive, Jeff is responsible for the overall management and coordination of a project from preliminary planning through construction and final occupancy. His responsibilities include supervision of staff and subcontractors, trade coordination, logistics and safety planning, subcontractor buy-out, contract negotiation, requisition review and approval, financial status reports, budget reports, quality control, and client satisfaction.

Within his role at JC&A, Jeff has been involved with numerous complex construction projects including Philips, Pegasystems, BJ’s, Marlborough Hills, Kayak, Tripadvisor and the Sage School to name a few. His experiences include extensive involvement with preconstruction planning, conceptual estimating, value engineering, phasing and scheduling for all phases of construction.

Jeff is a true testament of the success of JC&A’s internal training program having grown both personally and professionally. As such, he now holds a leadership role and helps with the coordination of all of JC&A’s Training Initiatives.

Jeff is actively involved in the community and industry serving as a member of our JCares Committee as well as the Board of Directors of the Wentworth Alumni Association. He is also an engaged member of IFMA and the Construction Managers Association of America (CMAA).

Jeff holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from Wentworth Institute of Technology and lives in Easton, MA with his wife, Maria and their 2 sons, Christian and Lucas.

As Project Executive for J. Calnan & Associates, Joe offers over twelve years of experience in the construction industry with a focus on projects ranging from several thousand to several million dollars across a variety of sectors. Joe is responsible for the daily development and operations of each project including construction planning, scheduling, purchasing, cost control, safety and construction implementation.

Joe has developed a reputation with clients for tackling any challenge put before him. Whether it’s an aggressive schedule, a phased or multi-floor project, or a surgical off-hours renovation in an occupied space, Joe approaches every job with a can-do attitude and a sense of urgency and professionalism.

Joe’s positive attitude and exceptional results have been instrumental in helping to build long-term relationships with valuable clients including Sun Life Financial, Boston Properties, North Bridge Capital, and Akamai to name a few.

Joe lives in Foxboro, MA with his wife, Tina and their daughter, Evelyn.

As Vice President of Field Operations for J. Calnan & Associates, Inc., John offers over twenty-five years of construction industry experience. He is responsible for the development and implementation of various JC&A field standards including training, safety, schedule management, quality control, and client relationship building.

He oversees our field operations, monitors job schedules and works with our General Superintendents with job site visits. John works with our Senior Management group for field assignments and training, and is involved with the company’s general business decisions including the hiring of superintendents and at the helm of our field support committee.

John earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Building Construction Technology from Wentworth Institute of Technology. His professional experience includes projects for high-profile clients such as Biogen, New England Sports Network (NESN), General Electric, Kensington Capital, Wyeth, Polaroid, Motorola and Intel.

John is a LEED Accredited Professional, retains his Massachusetts Construction Supervisor’s license and holds his OSHA 500 Card.

John lives in Canton, MA and has 4 children, Michael, David, Laura and Joseph.

As a Project Executive for J. Calnan & Associates, Inc., Molly offers over 15 years of construction industry experience. She is responsible for the overall management and coordination of a project from preliminary planning through completion and final occupancy. Her responsibilities include supervision of staff and subcontractors, trade coordination, logistics and safety planning, subcontractor buy-out, contract negotiation, requisition review and approval, financial status reports, budget reports, punch lists and quality control.  She is also extensively involved in internal training and the development of junior staff.

During her time with J. Calnan & Associates, Molly’s results have been instrumental in helping to build long-term relationships with valuable clients including high profile companies and landlords such as Boston Properties, Boston Harley-Davidson, iRobot, Parexel and Pegasystems.

Molly holds a Bachelor of Architectural/Civil Engineering from Tufts University, and is a LEED Accredited Professional.  She is also a proud supporter of Habitat for Humanity and the Pan-Mass Challenge.  When she isn’t spending time in the mountains of Vermont, Molly lives in Watertown, MA with her wife, Sara and their rescue dog, Jasper.

As Project Executive, Rick is responsible for the overall management and coordination of the project from preliminary planning through completion and occupancy. His responsibilities include the supervision of staff and subcontractors, trade coordination, logistics, safety planning, requisition review and approval, financial status, budget reports, punch lists and quality control.

Rick has over 25 years of experience in the construction industry in both union and open-shop environments. Over the course of his 15 years at JC&A, Rick’s experience has focused on projects ranging from $500,000 to $10 million in the fields of Corporate Office Fit-up, Child Care Centers, Telecommunications, Health Care, Assisted Living and educational facilities. Mr. Borden has experience with several different methods of construction including Design/Build, Lump Sum Contracts and Construction Management with Guaranteed Maximum Prices.

Rick is a LEED accredited professional and lives in Hingham with his wife, Karen and their 2 children, Nate and Lydia.

As Vice President of Marketing | Partner at J. Calnan & Associates, Inc., Maureen has 20 years of marketing experience in the A/E/C industry. She is responsible for planning, developing and implementing marketing strategies and communications around brand management; internal and external public relations; industry awards and recognition programs; events; and philanthropic initiatives. Maureen also works closely with the senior leadership team at JC&A on the business development efforts as well as JC&A’s strategic initiatives including employee training and development, strategic relationships, technology tools and overall processes and procedures.

Maureen is extremely active as a leader in numerous industry organizations. She serves on the Executive Committee as President-Elect for CoreNet Global New England Chapter and on the Executive Committee for the Commercial Brokers Association. She is also involved in NAIOP, where she was an active member of the Charitable Events Committee and former VP of the Marketing and Membership Committee. Maureen is also the Co-Founder of an all women’s networking group, PLA!, which has gained tremendous traction for its emphasis on mentoring and philanthropy.

Maureen gives back to the community in positive ways as a proud supporter of Team IMPACT whose mission is to connect and cultivate meaningful relationships between college athletic teams and children diagnosed with life-threatening diseases.

She is the proud mother of her three active boys Adam, Aidan and Andrew.  She and her husband, Adam live in Lynnfield, MA.

As General Superintendent, Michael Keaney is responsible for the constant development of the overall management and coordination of all field operations from the onset to the completion of the project. His responsibilities include delegation of the field labor personnel, subcontractor coordination in the field, material delivery control, maintaining the overall Project schedule and updates as well as short interval scheduling and the implementation of the corporate safety plan. He works closely with the Building officials and all their Departments/Boards through the Permitting Phase and acts as a liaison between the Owner/Architect and the Town as well as any Neighborhood groups that may have concerns on the Project.

Michael has experience in a variety of construction projects throughout his 23 years in the construction industry. He has completed several types of projects in the private school sector including school athletic centers, additions, cafeterias, & labs. He is responsible for customer satisfaction and meets with architects, engineers and subcontractors on a regular basis to coordinate all fieldwork and implement all applicable building codes while maintaining cost and quality control. Michael is also a LEEDTM Accredited Professional and assists in leading and coordinating our sustainable and environmentally sensitive projects including those following the LEEDTM Green Building Rating System.

Mike lives in Kingston, MA with his wife, Cheri and they have 1 daughter, Anna.