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I suggested Cyril for that [project], and he did quite well at it"
THE ART OF
RESPONSIBILITY TF Powers fosters learning on its job sites by pairing up the more experienced workers with the younger ones who are looking for a leadership role. In turn, this gives them experience in setting up job meetings, dealing with subcontractors, owners, architects, and project managers. "I do appreciate them giving me that responsibility," says Rude. "And I enjoy it; I love watching these younger people learn and develop." One of Rude's personal experiences as a mentor is with fellow Field Superintendent Cyril Lavoie, with whom Rude had worked on projects in the past. During a project for the Grand Forks Air Force Base, there became a need for quality control, and Rude knew just the man for the job. "I suggested Cyril for that [project], and he did quite well at it," says Rude. "He was there the whole time I was there – he was always my number one guy on that project." 28
AUGUST 2021
Cyril Lavoie Field Superintendant at TF Powers