Williston, VT – DEW Construction announced the promotion of three key team members and the addition of two new employees to the company.
With over 28 years of experience in the construction industry, Matt Cadieux has been promoted from senior superintendent to general superintendent. His journey with DEW began more than 24 years ago as a carpenters’ helper. Since then, he has advanced through various roles including carpenter, foreman, assistant superintendent, and senior superintendent. In his new role, Cadieux will oversee field personnel from DEW’s Williston office, manage field planning, and ensure successful project execution.
Chris Bertrand, with over 30 years of industry experience, has been promoted to vice president of business development for the northern region. He has been with DEW for 17 years, advancing from project engineer to vice president of field operations throughout that time. The company’s representatives say that Bertrand’s deep knowledge of DEW’s operations and culture, along with his strong client relationships, will be instrumental in driving the company’s business development efforts across the northern region.
Conor Donnelly, who has been with DEW for nearly a decade, has been promoted to vice president of preconstruction. With over 18 years of industry experience, his career at DEW includes roles as MEPF engineer, preconstruction manager and director of MEPF services. In his new role, Donnelly will oversee the estimating, preconstruction, and MEP departments developing strategies to manage risk and protect project margins. He is a member of ASME, ASHRAE, and ASHE.
DEW welcomes Nicholas Wright as a project engineer. He will support project managers and superintendents in coordinating resources for smooth project execution. He will play a critical role in ensuring project quality, adhering to schedules, and maintaining safety standards.
Charlie Burzlaff joins DEW as a superintendent, bringing decades of industry experience. His expertise spans government, public, and private sector projects. He is supervising the River Lofts at Cable Mills project in Williamstown, Mass., managing field staff, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring timely, cost-effective project completion while maintaining a safe work environment.

