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What do you do when you can’t reach your target location with a crane? Easy, call in a helicopter! With the help of our subcontractors, Erickson Incorporated and S.M. Lawrence Company , we recently replaced 5 - 15,000 pound HVAC units on a project at the Frito-Lay plant in Jonesboro, Arkansas. We had a 48-hour window to set the units and get them running for Frito-Lay, so they could maintain production of their delicious chips and snacks!

Last week, we had the privilege of hosting several students from St. Vincent High School. Robinson employees presented the different disciplines within the organization in hopes of helping the students with their career choices. Thanks for the visit and we wish you the best of luck in your future! #rcco #constructioncareers #careerday #svtriber

Robinson was recently awarded a design-build contract for renovations to the Physical Therapy Department at SoutheastHEALTH’s facility in Dexter, MO. We look forward to working with SoutheastHEALTH and design partner, Quadrant Design, Inc., to provide SoutheastHEALTH employees and patrons with an updated facility!

Happy #nationalengineersweek to our amazing engineering team members! Did you know that Robinson currently has more than 20 engineers on staff, 8 of which are Professional Engineers licensed to work in more than 20 different states? Engineers play a vital role in our construction projects and we appreciate all that you do! #Eweek2021 #rccoengineering

The Robinson Construction Charitable Fund recently issued grants totaling just over $15,000 to three area organizations. Lucas & Friends Backyard Adventures Playground, Safe Families for Children-Southeast Missouri, and Dream Factory of Southeast Missouri each received a grant for just over $5,000. The grant funds were raised at the 2020 Robinson Construction benefit golf tournament, Chip in for Charity. The idea behind Chip in for Charity is to raise money and awareness for groups and charities that are near and dear to Robinson Construction and our community. According to Paul Findlay, president of Robinson Construction, “We are especially grateful for the generosity of our customers and trade and business partners. It is because of them that we were able to make this second tournament such a great success in such a challenging year.” Mark your calendars for the next Chip in for Charity tournament on Monday, September 27, 2021.

Ernie Chavarria has joined Robinson Construction as a project superintendent. In this role, Ernie is responsible for directing and coordinating all jobsite activities on assigned projects. Ernie is from Stillwater, Oklahoma and has more than 20 years’ experience in civil, petrochemical, and energy construction projects. Prior to joining Robinson Construction, Ernie worked as a civil foreman for Zachry Construction Corporation.

Chris Layton has joined Robinson Construction as an Estimator. In this role, Chris is responsible for preparing the cost estimates and completing the bidding documents for projects that Robinson pursues. Chris is from Perryville, MO and has nearly 30 years’ experience in estimating and design of construction projects in the roadway and heavy civil sectors. He earned a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Missouri S&T and is a licensed professional engineer in the state of Missouri. Prior to joining Robinson Construction, Chris worked as an engineer for Traylor Brothers Construction.

Connie Mahathath, workforce coordinator for Robinson Construction, has completed all requirements for the HR Certification Institute (HRCI) Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) credential. To become certified, Connie had to meet strict professional experience and educational requirements and pass an examination demonstrating her dedication, credibility, and mastery of the principles of human resources.

The SPHR demonstrates mastery of the strategic and policy-making aspects of HR management as practiced in the U.S. The credential is designed for big-picture thinkers responsible for planning rather than implementing HR policy. SPHR professionals are recognized for their proven accountability for HR department goals, breadth and depth of knowledge in all HR disciplines, and understanding business issues beyond the HR function.

On Fridays in October our employees wear PINK to help bring awareness not only to breast cancer, but all types of cancer. We all wear pink for one reason or another. Who do you wear pink for?

Robinson Construction Company is pleased to announce the recent addition of new employee at their main office in Perryville, Missouri.

Alfred Laird has joined Robinson Construction as a Senior Estimator. In this role, Alfred is responsible for preparing the cost estimates and completing the bidding documents for projects that Robinson pursues. Alfred is from Jackson, Mississippi and has nearly 16 years’ experience in estimating projects in the heavy industrial, process, manufacturing, healthcare, private higher education, and commercial sectors. Prior to joining Robinson Construction, Alfred worked as Director of Industrial Estimating for Roy Anderson Corporation.

Meet Paul Findlay, Robinson’s current director of preconstruction. Paul has been with Robinson for more than 20 years working in various roles throughout the company. Paul and his family are actively involved in an organization called Safe Families for Children, Southeast Missouri Safe Families for Children, Southeast Missouri. Safe Families for Children is one of three organizations that will receive support from Robinson’s Annual Robinson Construction - Chip in for Charity Golf Tournament this year.

Click here to watch the video to hear more about the Findlay’s and their involvement with Safe Families for Children