Tarpon’s Construction Services group is on a major growth curve and its future plans are expected to benefit the entire company. With the team more than doubling in size to address the current work and growth, Construction Services is poised to capture significant opportunities while streamlining the construction processes in the coming months.

Traditionally, Construction Services has completed field projects, building everything from gas plants, compressor stations and oil batteries, to oil cleaning facilities; however, with the recent changes, the group will now focus on increasing the number of larger projects it pursues. “Our mandate is to continue to develop a strong team and implement processes to assess and execute projects that will typically be worth greater than one million dollars,” says Greg Jackson, newly appointed Director, Construction Services. “Our objective is to have the field locations continue to focus on the day-to-day maintenance and smaller but equally important projects while the Construction Services group manages the medium to large-sized projects both in the US and Canada.”

The key players who are leading the Construction Services team bring over fifty years of related experience to the Tarpon team. Under Jackson’s leadership, the new management team consists of: International & Modular Construction Manager, Rob Hewlett; Northern Construction Services Manager, Blair Tellefson; and Southern Construction Services Manager, Nathan Diebold. “We have a dedicated group with the right skill that will participate in and lead Construction Services significant growth plans” says Jackson.

According to Jackson, a streamlined and efficient construction team must encompass five key functions: centralized estimating, purchasing, budget tracking, scheduling and execution. “By effectively managing these functions, our group is able to provide competitive proposals and ultimately seamless execution,” he says.

In response to market demands and to stay ahead of the competition, Construction Services recently amalgamated with Tarpon’s Modular group, increasing the number of employees from 40 to over 100. Prior to the end of this fiscal year, the group is looking to expand to an estimated 200 construction personnel. “We have a great team and our goal is to continue to attract the most talented individuals to join the group,” says Tellefson.

Along with the group’s growth strategy, Construction Services aims to provide Tarpon’s field locations with the opportunity to expand their operations as well. Diebold, the newest member of the Construction Services team, understands the challenges this type of growth presents; however, he is enthusiastic about the group’s future. “Executing projects to meet our clients’ goals while continuing to develop the Construction Services group takes a lot of effort and hard work from everyone involved,” says Diebold. “The team is very enthusiastic about this opportunity and what the growth of Construction Services will mean for Tarpon as a whole.”