Cambridge Cos. hires new vice president of construction operations

Cambridge Cos., a waste facility design-build company based in Griffith, Indiana, has hired Edward Kmetz as vice president, construction operations. The company says his experience as vice president of preconstruction services within the design-build industry for the past 10 years brings a unique perspective to Cambridge. He has led teams in general contracting and design-build firms for retail/development, medical facilities, hospital groups, higher education, institutional buildings, multifamily homes, public buildings and transportation.

His past responsibilities have included directing a newly formed preconstruction services division for conceptual, risk assessment, cost estimating and procurement across all construction; directing the construction operations department for manpower assignment, field manpower/equipment and strategic planning; managing preconstruction, estimating and operations departments for maintaining established business relationships and developing new opportunities within those relationships; and owner/operator of a union carpentry firm providing subcontracting services.

As vice president of construction operations at Cambridge, Kmetz is responsible for managing the construction and preconstruction departments. This includes overseeing the project management program, setting goals and implementing the plan, providing coaching and guidance and strategic planning.

“Edward is a great addition to the Cambridge Team,” says Ray Eriks, owner of Cambridge Cos. “His vast experiences will benefit Cambridge and our team to increase our efficiency and allow me to focus more on running the business. We look forward to growing our relationship with our current and future clients with Edward as a member of our team.”

Kmetz can be reached through email at ed@cambridgecoinc.com and on his direct line at 219-224-4145. 

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