Team Brayman

By: Angelo Melendez III, Development Coach

Working side-by-side with experienced professionals is a core pillar of the Brayman Apprenticeship Program. It’s simple in principle but powerful in execution, allowing our apprentices to gain experience that includes immediate, meaningful feedback. Repetitive actions allow apprentices to practice skills with a steady cadence, and their proximity to the professionals who mentor them into the industry gives them the opportunity to correct mistakes and complete their work to the precision and quality standards that define Brayman Construction.

Over the last couple of months, apprentices in the rebar tie shop have been part of assembling structures for the Montgomery Lock & Dam Project. Because they are part of daily production, apprentices quickly learn different tie methods, spacing measurements, and how the blueprint translates into rebar configurations on the shop floor. They develop an understanding of what they’re building and its importance to the project downstream.  

Our apprentices learn more than manual skills.  They learn sequencing, communication, and forward thinking. This hands-on immersion builds competency, confidence, and camaraderie. When apprentices work alongside experienced Team Members, they become part of the culture Brayman Construction has cultivated–one that demands focus and effort, rewards initiative, and supports growth.

This kind of learning creates a loop of skill acquisition within active production–learn, practice, correct, refine. Traditional classroom instruction cannot replicate skill progression in context, where expectations are real, and accountability is inherent to the work. Over time, repetition in real conditions turns experience into dependable capability.

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By: Angelo Melendez III, Development Coach

The construction trades continue to face growing workforce challenges, and meeting those challenges requires persistence, adaptability, and an unwavering commitment to investment in people.  Brayman Construction’s Apprenticeship Program continues to evolve and remains a strong, reliable entry point into the construction trades.

While the program is adapting, its mission and purpose remain unchanged.  At its core, the program continues to provide individuals with meaningful exposure to construction work while building foundational knowledge, skills, and experience that support long-term career growth.  Recent program updates focus on strengthening the alignment between learning and real-world application, ensuring knowledge gained in the program is consistently reinforced through hands-on experience.

What has worked so well for the program continues to define it: first-hand experience paired with direct mentorship to develop strong foundational skills for careers in the construction trades.  Training enhancements reinforce the relationship between skill development, safety, and quality craftsmanship, all central elements that prepare apprentices for long-term success in the industry.

The Apprenticeship Program reflects Brayman Construction’s core values and standards. Our commitment to its success represents a broader responsibility to carry those values forward through continued mentorship.  Each apprentice who joins our projects becomes a building block on a foundation shaped by Brayman’s highly skilled and knowledgeable trades professionals.  The Brayman Apprenticeship Program serves as both a jumpstart to a career and an opportunity to develop what it takes to contribute meaningfully to their Teams, add value to their projects, and support the future of the trades.

Same objective. Clearer vision. Sharper execution.

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New Titles Reflect Company Strength and Capacity Growth

Brayman Construction Corporation & Affiliates has announced title and responsibility changes for five key leaders as the Company continues to grow and take on new opportunities to impact the construction industry. These changes recognize the skills of each of these individuals and the Company’s high expectations of where their leadership will take the organization in the future.

“Each of these individuals is a true leader in their own right, and the strength they bring to Brayman Construction and its Affiliates is evidenced by our performance during their time here,” said Stephen Muck, Brayman Chairman & CEO. “I believe in planting the seeds of talent and cultivating its growth from within. I am very proud to have this leadership team supporting our goals and the entire Company as we develop the techniques, materials, and technologies for the future of construction.”

Tim Taylor, who has been with Brayman for 18 years, is now the President of the Heavy Civil Division. Tim’s team works on complex heavy civil infrastructure projects, including highway and rail bridges, elevated concrete structures, marine construction, locks and dams, industrial facilities, and Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC).

Zach Rosswog joined Brayman 11 years ago and is now the President of Advantage Steel & Construction.

Advantage Steel has AISC certifications for Steel Erection and Fabrication for Advanced Steel Bridges and is recognized throughout the industry for its expertise. Zach oversees our capabilities, which include complex bridge erection, customized temporary support and jacking operations, bridge rehabilitation, building erection, and other unique steel construction applications.

John Stewart has been with Brayman for 13 years and is now President of the Foundation Division. John leads our work in deep foundation drilling and grouting on projects such as high-capacity dam anchors, secant/tangent walls, earth retention, retaining/sound walls, drilled shafts, micropiles, specialty grouting/instrumentation, soil nailing/shotcrete, cofferdams and river mooring cells, pre-drilled/driven piling, and augercast piles.

Tom Hesmond, who has been with Brayman for 17 years, is now Vice President of Alternative Delivery & Joint Ventures. Tom builds partnerships with engineering firms and owners on alternative delivery contracts such as design-build, progressive design-build, integrated project delivery, and CMGC or Early Contractor Involvement projects.

 Evan Ring came to Brayman 16 years ago and is now Brayman’s Vice President of Estimating. Evan oversees our estimating team and is tasked with creating a daily plan for building unique, complex, heavy civil construction projects.  They collaborate with Brayman’s Affiliates to provide the best opportunity for our operations teams to be successful in the field. 

 “The bottom line is that our team is strong and growing, as are our opportunities,” said Muck. “These opportunities are supported by an equally strong balance sheet full of the assets needed to execute our challenging projects—big and small. Our selections of people and projects will continue to tell the story of Brayman Construction.”

Dave White Memorial Award Recognizes “Most Improved Safety Program”

‍Saxonburg, PA: Brayman Construction Corporation is being recognized for its outstanding safety record by The International Foundation Association of Foundation Drilling (ADSC-IAFD). Brayman is the winner of the Dave White Memorial Award, which recognizes the “Most Improved Safety Program” of the ADSC member company whose Incident Rate has greatly improved over previous periods and who has experienced an obvious change in safety practices during the most recent three years.

Brayman is also being honored as a Zero Total Reportable Case (TRC) and Days Away and Restricted Duty/Job Transfer (DART)Combined Rates company that has demonstrated a proactive approach to safety using recognized safety practices. This award recognizes companies that achieve these remarkable safety records regardless of the person-hours worked. ADSC uses TRC and DART data that are based on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s incident rates as the basis for this award.

“Receiving the Dave White Memorial Award and receiving recognition for Zero TRC and DART is a great honor for our team. Achieving such recognition demonstrates our commitment to maintaining a safe work environment,” said Stephen Muck, Chairman and CEO of Brayman. “This recognition highlights our safety program driven by our Corporate Safety Director, Angela Ravenscroft, and her team of safety professionals who are committed to introducing positive changes and ensuring safety protocols are met without exception.”

Our motto, “Safety is Our Attitude for Life,” isn’t just a catchphrase at Brayman Construction; it defines our culture and directs our operations every single day. While many see safety as an obligation, we see it as a steadfast commitment. Our dedication to ensuring the well-being of everyone involved in our projects, from our team members to our clients and the public, sets us apart in the industry. We understand that words mean little without action.

“Brayman’s safety record is possible due to a combination of leadership’s commitment to making resources for safety a top priority by investing in the best equipment and training for our team, and our team’s commitment to approaching every job, every day through a safety-first lens,” said Angela Ravenscroft, Corporate Safety Director at Brayman. “It’s that dual commitment that makes all the difference. If you don’t have that, it’s really hard to achieve a safety record like ours. Everybody says safety is the most important thing, but at Brayman, it really is, and our record proves it.”

To learn more about the ADSC Safety Awards, visit https://www.adsc-iafd.com/safety/safety-awards/.

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Brayman salutes the hardworking women who are an integral part of our industry. From the job site to the office, their skills and contributions make a significant impact every day. Thank you to all the incredible women on #TeamBrayman for your dedication and expertise.

Learn more about the incredible women at Brayman in the below special edition ADSC feature article:

Brayman Construction & Trumbull, A Joint Venture, is making headway on I-64 for West Virginia Department of Transportation. This project includes widening 5 miles of highway from two lanes into three lanes as well as constructing a new bridge over the Kanawha River.

Team Brayman recently attended the Spring Engineering Career Fair at Ohio University. The fair was filled with talented young Engineers from many different disciplines and backgrounds. We are looking forward to finding the right individuals to join the Brayman team.

It was a pleasure having students from the University of Pittsburgh visit with us last Friday. We were able to give them an inside look into our internship and co-op programs, followed by an informal luncheon. It’s always great connecting with future professionals in the field!

If you or someone you know would like to learn more about these programs, go to: https://brayman.applicantpro.com/jobs/2210234.html