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National Construction Appreciation Week honors the dedicated and hardworking individuals whose contributions are indispensable to the advancement of our infrastructure.
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To celebrate, we highlighted various Associates that support our staff and contribute to the success of our projects. 
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We appreciate everyone at Ghirardelli Associates and thank them all for the work they do and the support they provide to each other.
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#ncw2023 #nationalconstructionappreciationweek2023 #ghirardelliassoc #ghirardelliassociates

National Construction Appreciation Week honors the dedicated and hardworking individuals whose contributions are indispensable to the advancement of our infrastructure.
.
To celebrate, we highlighted various Associates that support our staff and contribute to the success of our projects.
.
We appreciate everyone at Ghirardelli Associates and thank them all for the work they do and the support they provide to each other.
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#ncw2023 #nationalconstructionappreciationweek2023 #ghirardelliassoc #ghirardelliassociates
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đźš§ National Construction Appreciation Week - Business Development đźš§
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Meet, Natasha DeBenon, Business Development Manager, Irvine Office
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Tell us about your role with Ghirardelli. 
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"My job as a Business Development Manager is like being a crime investigator, but instead of a crime, you learn about a future opportunity, you investigate more for further detail on the opportunity, then having meetings with folks (clients, colleagues, etc.) and ask questions (as if you were finding more facts), and keep digging, asking until you have what you think to make a decision as to talk with more folks and or enough to move forward to say let’s pursue.  Sometimes you find such a golden nugget of information you just say “oh, yeah” this is great! What a great feel-good moment—all that hard work paid off.  It is all networking, getting to know people, becoming friends with people, and finding that information to move forward. I like the energy and release of adrenaline finding facts and information."
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What do you like best about working in the Construction Industry?
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"It’s just amazing when you see plans on paper, there are some many moving parts and so many people that have to communicate to one another and yet it somehow piece by piece it gets built!  While I know it is challenging with some, there are many personalities that you get a chance to know with so many different people. I just love seeing it at its final."
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Thank you, Natasha! We appreciate all the work you do to support us all every day.
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Image: Natasha (left) with her daughter.
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#NCW2023 #nationalconstructionappreciationweek2023 #ghirardelliassociates #ghirardelliassoc

đźš§ National Construction Appreciation Week - Business Development đźš§
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Meet, Natasha DeBenon, Business Development Manager, Irvine Office
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Tell us about your role with Ghirardelli.
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"My job as a Business Development Manager is like being a crime investigator, but instead of a crime, you learn about a future opportunity, you investigate more for further detail on the opportunity, then having meetings with folks (clients, colleagues, etc.) and ask questions (as if you were finding more facts), and keep digging, asking until you have what you think to make a decision as to talk with more folks and or enough to move forward to say let’s pursue. Sometimes you find such a golden nugget of information you just say “oh, yeah” this is great! What a great feel-good moment—all that hard work paid off. It is all networking, getting to know people, becoming friends with people, and finding that information to move forward. I like the energy and release of adrenaline finding facts and information."
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What do you like best about working in the Construction Industry?
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"It’s just amazing when you see plans on paper, there are some many moving parts and so many people that have to communicate to one another and yet it somehow piece by piece it gets built! While I know it is challenging with some, there are many personalities that you get a chance to know with so many different people. I just love seeing it at its final."
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Thank you, Natasha! We appreciate all the work you do to support us all every day.
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Image: Natasha (left) with her daughter.
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#NCW2023 #nationalconstructionappreciationweek2023 #ghirardelliassociates #ghirardelliassoc
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đźš§ National Construction Appreciation Week - On The Jobsite đźš§
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Meet, Osbaldo (Oz) Mejia, Assistant Structures Representative, Bay Region
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Oz is the Assistant Structures Representative currently working on the structure rehabilitation and the electrochemical chloride extraction of the Garrapata Creek Bridge. This project includes spall repair, ECE treatment, and silane waterproofing treatment.
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What do you like best about working in the Construction Industry?
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"I like that no two days are exactly the same, everyday the job-site brings new challenges that we work through together as a team, with the goal of delivering the project safely, timely, and per the project plans."
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Thank you, Oz! We appreciate all the work you do to support us all every day.
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#NCW2023 #nationalconstructionappreciationweek2023 #ghirardelliassociates #ghirardelliassoc

đźš§ National Construction Appreciation Week - On The Jobsite đźš§
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Meet, Osbaldo (Oz) Mejia, Assistant Structures Representative, Bay Region
.
Oz is the Assistant Structures Representative currently working on the structure rehabilitation and the electrochemical chloride extraction of the Garrapata Creek Bridge. This project includes spall repair, ECE treatment, and silane waterproofing treatment.
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What do you like best about working in the Construction Industry?
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"I like that no two days are exactly the same, everyday the job-site brings new challenges that we work through together as a team, with the goal of delivering the project safely, timely, and per the project plans."
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Thank you, Oz! We appreciate all the work you do to support us all every day.
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#NCW2023 #nationalconstructionappreciationweek2023 #ghirardelliassociates #ghirardelliassoc
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đźš§ National Construction Appreciation Week - Human Resources đźš§
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Meet, Danielle (Dani) Butcher, Talent Acquisition/HR Generalist, Roseville Office
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Tell us about your role with Ghirardelli. 
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"I work in Human Resources (HR) and Talent Acquisitions. My main focus in the department is the “front end” of HR, recruiting new associates and teaming up with our managers to find the proper fit as well as being the point of contact for the candidate through the onboarding process. Ghirardelli’s culture remains unmatched in the industry and is a huge selling point for recruiting talent."
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What do you like best about working in the Construction Industry?
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"I love the construction industry because everything is a team effort. The individuals that work in this industry are from all walks of life, fostering a unique environment of professionals.  I really appreciate the environment that the construction industry has, especially at Ghirardelli, it really is like a big family."
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Thank you, Dani! We appreciate all the work you do to support us all every day.
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#NCW2023 #nationalconstructionappreciationweek2023 #ghirardelliassociates #ghirardelliassoc

đźš§ National Construction Appreciation Week - Human Resources đźš§
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Meet, Danielle (Dani) Butcher, Talent Acquisition/HR Generalist, Roseville Office
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Tell us about your role with Ghirardelli.
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"I work in Human Resources (HR) and Talent Acquisitions. My main focus in the department is the “front end” of HR, recruiting new associates and teaming up with our managers to find the proper fit as well as being the point of contact for the candidate through the onboarding process. Ghirardelli’s culture remains unmatched in the industry and is a huge selling point for recruiting talent."
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What do you like best about working in the Construction Industry?
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"I love the construction industry because everything is a team effort. The individuals that work in this industry are from all walks of life, fostering a unique environment of professionals. I really appreciate the environment that the construction industry has, especially at Ghirardelli, it really is like a big family."
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Thank you, Dani! We appreciate all the work you do to support us all every day.
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#NCW2023 #nationalconstructionappreciationweek2023 #ghirardelliassociates #ghirardelliassoc
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đźš§ National Construction Appreciation Week - Accounting đźš§
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Meet, Craig Rienbolt, Contract Manager/Billing Manager, Roseville Office.
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Craig maintains day to day financial aspects of our projects; from project set up though the final billing stage, submitting monthly invoices to our clients, and completing cost projections.
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What do you like best about working in the Construction Industry?
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"Working with the project managers to solve issues."
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Thank you, Craig! We appreciate all the work you do to support us all every day.
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#NCW2023 #nationalconstructionappreciationweek2023 #ghirardelliassociates #ghirardelliassoc

đźš§ National Construction Appreciation Week - Accounting đźš§
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Meet, Craig Rienbolt, Contract Manager/Billing Manager, Roseville Office.
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Craig maintains day to day financial aspects of our projects; from project set up though the final billing stage, submitting monthly invoices to our clients, and completing cost projections.
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What do you like best about working in the Construction Industry?
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"Working with the project managers to solve issues."
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Thank you, Craig! We appreciate all the work you do to support us all every day.
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#NCW2023 #nationalconstructionappreciationweek2023 #ghirardelliassociates #ghirardelliassoc
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đźš§ National Construction Appreciation Week - Rail đźš§
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Meet, Robert Hynes, Project Manager, Central Office.
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Tell us about your role with Ghirardelli. 
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"I support the Altamont Corridor Express (ACE) as the Stockton Track Program Delivery Manager for the Valley Rail Program and the commission scheduler. I have three projects, the largest being the Stockton Diamond Grade Separation, which finishes in 2027."
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What do you like best about working in the Construction Industry?
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"The construction industry is fast paced—always moving, always changing. There’s a feeling of accomplishment that goes with seeing yours and everyone else’s work come together in a new building or section of track. Along with that, I love the people I get to work with. They’re all dedicated and work well as team."
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Thank you, Rob! We appreciate all the work you do to support us all every day.
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#ncw2023 #nationalconstructionappreciationweek2023
#ghirardelliassoc #ghirardelliassociates

đźš§ National Construction Appreciation Week - Rail đźš§
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Meet, Robert Hynes, Project Manager, Central Office.
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Tell us about your role with Ghirardelli.
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"I support the Altamont Corridor Express (ACE) as the Stockton Track Program Delivery Manager for the Valley Rail Program and the commission scheduler. I have three projects, the largest being the Stockton Diamond Grade Separation, which finishes in 2027."
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What do you like best about working in the Construction Industry?
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"The construction industry is fast paced—always moving, always changing. There’s a feeling of accomplishment that goes with seeing yours and everyone else’s work come together in a new building or section of track. Along with that, I love the people I get to work with. They’re all dedicated and work well as team."
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Thank you, Rob! We appreciate all the work you do to support us all every day.
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#ncw2023 #nationalconstructionappreciationweek2023
#ghirardelliassoc #ghirardelliassociates
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đźš§ National Construction Appreciation Week - Public Outreach đźš§
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Meet, Pedro Vazquez, Senior Outreach Coordinator, Commerce Office.
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Tell us about your role with Ghirardelli.
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"I provide outreach and engagement services to communities that are impacted and/or involved in a variety of projects, empowering community members with clear, easy-to-understand, and informative information."
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What do you like best about working in the Construction Industry?
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"The ability to apply my education, perspectives, and knowledge to a project that benefits the communities we serve. It is a privilege and honor to work with countless community members that look to our staff for information, assistance, and assurance that their well-being and interest are taken into serious consideration. I am reminded of the importance of our work through every interaction with residents and colleagues alike, it is incredibly rewarding work, and I am beyond grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this company and the projects we are a part of." 
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Thank you, Pedro! We appreciate all the work you do to support us all every day.
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#ncw2023 #nationalconstructionappreciationweek2023 #ghirardelliassoc #ghirardelliassociates

đźš§ National Construction Appreciation Week - Public Outreach đźš§
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Meet, Pedro Vazquez, Senior Outreach Coordinator, Commerce Office.
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Tell us about your role with Ghirardelli.
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"I provide outreach and engagement services to communities that are impacted and/or involved in a variety of projects, empowering community members with clear, easy-to-understand, and informative information."
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What do you like best about working in the Construction Industry?
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"The ability to apply my education, perspectives, and knowledge to a project that benefits the communities we serve. It is a privilege and honor to work with countless community members that look to our staff for information, assistance, and assurance that their well-being and interest are taken into serious consideration. I am reminded of the importance of our work through every interaction with residents and colleagues alike, it is incredibly rewarding work, and I am beyond grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this company and the projects we are a part of."
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Thank you, Pedro! We appreciate all the work you do to support us all every day.
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#ncw2023 #nationalconstructionappreciationweek2023 #ghirardelliassoc #ghirardelliassociates
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