Steven Haskins, an industry veteran with nearly 30 years’ experience, has joined Paragon Environmental Construction of Brewerton, N.Y., as the company’s Vice President of Construction.
In this role, Haskins is charged with managing the company’s robust construction division, and oversees estimating, procurement and operations for Paragon.
“Steve brings valuable experience to our company,” said Peter Paragon, owner of Paragon Environmental Construction. “He has a proven track record for preparing competitive, accurate estimates and cost evaluations, along with 15 years of project management and purchasing experience. This, combined with his knowledge and expertise of both sides of the bidding process will serve us well here at Paragon Environmental Construction.”
Haskins, who holds degrees and certifications from Potomac State College of West Virginia University, has held a variety of positions in fields of increasing responsibility in both the public and private fields. He was the assistant highway superintendent for Wayne County, N.Y., overseeing various aspects of the department’s operations, including preparing statements of cost for capital projects and assisting with preparing bids for public contracts. He has also worked in the private sector, estimating costs and assisting in preparing bid proposals for various projects. Most recently, he worked for Tug Hill Construction, Inc., of Watertown, N.Y., preparing Requests for Proposal (RFP) documents for Government and commercial Heavy Civil construction projects, including technical and pricing components.
“Paragon Environmental has a solid reputation for quality in the industry,” said Haskins. “The company is growing quickly, and I will work hard to ensure their continuing success.”
Paragon Environmental Construction Inc. is a full service environmental and construction company that is owned and managed by personnel who have served in the environmental and construction business for more than 30 years. The company completes all manner of environmental remediation projects, from being involved in one of the largest Superfund cleanups in New York history to private and commercial property demolitions. The company is headquartered at 5664 Mud Mill Road, Brewerton, New York 13029. For more information call 315-699-0840 or visit www.paragonec.net.