COHASSET, MN (October 6, 2006) – JDI Contracts Inc. is pleased to announce the retention of Edward B. Heikkila as a senior Construction Manager. Mr. Heikkila is a former Vice-President of APi Electric, formerly Lakehead Electric, based in Duluth, MN.
“We are extremely pleased and excited to have Ed as part of our team” said Roger L. Hoyum, President of JDI Contracts Inc. “Ed’s broad project experience and leadership skills will be a valuable addition to our team. We are excited about the future and the additional capabilities of our team.”
Mr. Heikkila is an executive with 25 years of experience in construction and project management. He began his career with Malton Construction as a warehouse manager and was promoted to positions in purchasing, estimating, and then design. Key responsibilities involved equipment and material tracking while serving multiple internal and external clients.
In 1993, Ed began working for Lakehead Electric as a Branch Manager of the Virginia, MN office. He established and worked with a number of large industrial clients on a variety of major initiatives, supporting estimating, bidding, and procurement. As the office grew, Ed continued to support day to day operations while adding new responsibilities in marketing and labor relations, and was rewarded with a position as Vice President. As a board member of the National Electrical Contractors Association, Ed participated in organized labor contract negotiations with local labor unions, as well as participating in several other industry related initiatives.
In 2004, Ed joined Benson Electric to begin development of an Iron Range division, supporting day to day marketing, estimating, and project management duties. The regional Benson office quickly grew to a staff of 15, and Ed continued his involvement in industry issues through his affiliation with NECA and other associations.
Ed joins JDI Contracts Inc. as a project manager, field superintendent and estimating resource. His background in detailed project work coupled with his management background will make him a valuable resource to clients at many levels. Ed recently relocated to the Coleraine, MN area to support his position with JDI.
JDI offers independent professional consulting services in support of project management and technical development initiatives. Please contact us at 218-328-0040 for additional information.
JDI Contracts Inc., founded in 2003, is a Midwest-based professional services consulting group that provides experienced business and project services including: Owner representation, program and project management Integrated engineering services, process design, and integrated control system design Business planning, project accounting, and cost control services Site, contract, and labor management and related services
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