A collage of four images celebrating Scott Harmon's retirement, featuring Scott with colleagues at his retirement celebration, Scott and Ryan LaBonte holding a shirt that says “It’s not cement, it’s concrete,” a professional portrait of Scott, and Scott with Chad Michaud outdoors holding coolers and certificates for their 25-year service anniversaries.

Celebrating the Career of Scott Harmon

After 26 years with S.W.COLE and more than four decades in the construction industry, Scott Harmon, our Construction Services Operations Manager, retired on December 31, 2025. Scott’s leadership and commitment have shaped our culture and strengthened our client relationships.

Scott is known for his tremendous work ethic, incredible wealth of knowledge, and for always being available to support his coworkers and clients. His technical expertise and practical insight have earned respect across the industry.

  • Professional headshot photo of Scott Harmon
    Scott Harmon
  • A man stands in a workspace, speaking and gesturing with one hand. He is surrounded by engineering materials, including a stack of metal sieves, and open reference books on a round table. The background features maps and technical posters pinned to a bulletin board.
    A photo of Scott from our archives.
  • A man wearing a white hard hat and a light plaid shirt smiles and gives a thumbs-up gesture in an office setting. Behind him, a refrigerator displays a printed photo of a man at a construction site, also giving a thumbs-up. The background includes a fire extinguisher and kitchen appliances.
    A selfie of Scott at work in 2014.
  • Two men stand outdoors on a paved surface, each smiling and posing with a framed certificate and a white YETI cooler. The certificates display a “25 Years” emblem, celebrating their service anniversaries. A blue canopy is visible in the background, with trees lining the scene.
    Scott Harmon and Chad Michaud with the gifts they received for their 25-year service anniversaries in 2024.

Scott’s vision played a crucial role in modernizing our services. He advocated for efficiency improvements and contributed significantly to the implementation of electronic report delivery. Additionally, he led the development of web-based tools for field data collection and laboratory programs. These advancements benefit our clients today and will continue to do so in the future.

During his career with S.W.COLE, Scott managed more than 3,000 projects, including major infrastructure and education initiatives across New England. Some of the notable projects he has worked on include the Noble High School in North Berwick, Maine, the Federal Correctional Institute project in Berlin, New Hampshire, the Route 1 Memorial Bridge and Sarah Long Bridge from Portsmouth to Kittery, and many commercial, municipal, and transportation projects in New England.

Reflecting on his career, Scott shared:

“When I started in 1999, I was a one-person office in New Hampshire. Today, we’ve grown into a strong regional team. That success is thanks to the dedication of our technicians, engineers, and partners who believed in what we could achieve.”

Scott extends his heartfelt thanks to the S.W.COLE team members with whom he had the honor of working alongside and to the clients with whom he built strong relationships throughout his career.

In the words of COO Chad Michaud:

“Scott’s commitment, integrity, leadership, and focus on quality leave an indelible mark on S.W.COLE’s culture that will benefit our team long after he puts away his hard hat and steel-toe boots.”

From all of us at S.W.COLE: thank you, Scott, for your remarkable contributions. We wish you the best in retirement.

  • Five people stand in a semi-circle, engaged in conversation and smiling. The restaurant setting features wood floors and cozy lighting.
    Laughter and good conversation were shared at an event celebrating Scott’s retirement.
  • A group of nine people stand together inside a warmly lit restaurant, smiling for the camera. The setting features wood floors and festive holiday decorations.
    Scott with some of the Construction Services team.
  • Two men pose together, holding up a black t-shirt that says “It’s not cement, it’s concrete.” Both are smiling, and one gives a thumbs-up gesture.
    Scott Harmon and Ryan LaBonte at Scott’s retirement celebration.
  • A larger group of thirteen people gather for a group photo in a restaurant. Most are dressed casually, and the atmosphere is cheerful with warm lighting and festive decor.
    Scott Harmon and current and former members of the Somersworth team.
  • Nine people pose together in a restaurant, with a gift bag visible in the foreground. The group is dressed in casual and business attire, and the background includes arched windows and holiday ornaments.
    Scott with current and former members of the board of directors.