Levon Jewell is an Assistant Superintendent and has been with FaverGray for more than 2.5 years. Levon is currently working on The Station at San Marco project, a 345-unit multifamily development in Jacksonville, Florida.
Tell us a little about yourself.
I worked on my father’s hay farm every summer in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan for most of my childhood. I started drilling Auger cast piles for Dynamic Concrete when I was 15 and gained a lot of experience in operating heavy machinery and friction rig cranes. Then when I was in my mid to early 20s I got a job at Blackfinn as a bar back because I put on my resume “I can move unmovable objects.” After I graduated college FaverGray was the first place to hire me.
What is your education/certification background?
I graduated from the University of North Florida with a degree in Construction Management and Business Administration.
Tell us about some of your previous work experience.
I worked on my father’s hay farm every summer in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan for most of my childhood. I started drilling Auger cast piles for Dynamic Concrete when I was 15 and gained a lot of experience in operating heavy machinery and friction rig cranes. Then when I was in my mid to early 20s I got a job at Blackfinn as a bar back because I put on my resume “I can move unmovable objects.” After I graduated college FaverGray was the first place stupid enough to hire me.
What is your favorite part of your career?
The freedom from overbearing oversight. I do not like being micromanaged. I enjoy working with my hands and watching the buildings grow to completion. It can be very fulfilling if you care about your job.
In a few words, describe what you/your team does for FaverGray.
We manage and oversee the process and completion of all subcontractors on site.
What advice would you give to someone interested in a career in construction?
Work before you get your degree. It will all make way more sense.
Who inspires you?
My father is by far the best man I know.
How do you define success?
Success comes from achieving small goals. It’s a daily struggle.
What do you do for fun/hobbies?
I scuba dive, play with my dog and do a lot of paintball. Not lately but it is a fun winter sport in Florida. I do my fair share of fishing. I love going to my family hunting property up in Michigan. That’s probably my favorite place to be in the world.
Tell us something that might surprise us about you.
“I can move immovable objects.”
Where is the best place you have traveled to?
My home is the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Or Vegas, that was a good time.
Who are three people (living or deceased) that you’d like to host for a dinner party?
Nikola Tesla, Marcus Cicero, Eminem…. I’m a huge Eminem fan.
