Congratulations to our newly promoted Construction Services Technicians!

Jay-Juan Guillen-Watson was promoted to Construction Services Technician – Grade I at our Riverside, Rhode Island office. Jay-Juan joined S.W. Cole in July 2025, bringing prior experience as a laboratory technician specializing in construction materials testing on soils. Since joining, Jay-Juan has quickly become an asset to the lab and the Riverside team, helping us meet client needs during the busy season and mastering our reporting systems. He has expressed enthusiasm about growing with S.W. Cole and contributing to our continued success. 

Kristina Galimi is now a Construction Services Technician – Grade I at our White River Junction, Vermont location. She joined our team in January of this year and holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Castleton University. Kristi has been instrumental in training new technicians and interns throughout the summer. Her enthusiasm for her work is apparent to all who meet her. Kristi is always eager to take on the difficult jobs and is the first to volunteer for the early morning, day-long projects especially those involving ski areas and helicopter concrete placements! Her ability to positively interact with the client and contractors on site is apparent from the multiple requests we get to have her return to their jobs. 

Kirsten Walkup was promoted to Construction Services Technician – Grade I. Kirsten joined us as a Construction Services Intern at our Gray, Maine office in March 2024 and is now based in our Bangor, Maine location. She is studying for a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Maine and holds an associate degree in Pre-Engineering from Southern Maine Community College. Kirsten’s dedication, growth, and consistent performance have prepared her well for this next step in her professional journey.

Alisha Brown is now a Construction Services Technician – Grade I. She joined us as a Construction Services Intern in March 2025 and has worked in both our Gray and Bangor offices. She is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Maine. Alisha consistently demonstrates attention to detail, professionalism in the field, and a proactive approach to learning. Her drive and initiative have made her a valued member of the team.  

Kiley Stevens was promoted to Construction Services Technician – Grade I at our Sidney, Maine office. Kiley joined S.W. Cole in May of this year. During her time with us, she has shown great improvement and confidence in the work she performs as a technician. Her eagerness to learn helped her earn the ACI (American Concrete Institute) Concrete Field Technician – Grade I certification within three months of joining our team.  

Tino Cisneros is now a Construction Services Technician – Grade I at our Riverside, Rhode Island location. He joined our team in April 2025 and has excelled as a construction materials testing technician. He quickly acquired the skills needed to take on diverse projects and has shown a strong work ethic and attention to detail. Tino looks forward to gaining additional experience and certifications as he continues to grow at S.W. Cole.