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Construction Solutions Group (CSG) is pleased to announce the promotion of Mike Faenza to Senior Project Manager, recognizing his leadership, experience, and expanding role in managing complex public-sector building programs.

Mike joined CSG in 2018 and has steadily advanced through the organization by taking on increasing responsibility and demonstrating a strong commitment to project execution, client service, and team leadership. Early in his tenure at CSG, Mike played a key role in delivering several major school construction projects for the City of Norwalk, gaining hands-on experience managing large teams, tight schedules, and the challenges inherent to publicly funded work.

In Norwalk, Mike managed the Ponus STEAM Academy addition and alteration project, which was completed during the COVID-19 pandemic and required heightened coordination, flexibility, and problem-solving to maintain progress amid unprecedented constraints. He also supported the renovate-as-new project at Jefferson Elementary School, as well as the new construction of Cranbury Elementary School—a project that exemplified collaboration and excellence in public school design and delivery.

Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy, Norwalk, CT

Jefferson Elementary School, Norwalk, CT

The Cranbury Elementary School project was recognized with the First Place Award in the Large Pre-K–12 Schools category at the 2024 Connecticut Building Congress (CBC) Project Team Awards, a testament to the exceptional teamwork required to deliver a facility that balances form, function, and community focus.

Cranbury Elementary School, Norwalk, CT

Leadership on the Norwich School Construction Program

Most recently, Mike has taken on a leadership role within the Norwich school construction program, one of the most significant and multifaceted K–12 capital programs currently underway in Connecticut. As the program has expanded, Mike has stepped into increased responsibility managing multiple projects at varying stages of design, preconstruction, and construction, while supporting team integration and maintaining strong working relationships with municipal partners and school leadership.

His ability to manage complexity, anticipate challenges, and lead through action has made him a trusted resource within the program and across the broader CSG team.

Stanton Elementary School, Norwich, CT

A Career Built in Educational and Municipal Facilities

Mike brings more than 10 years of construction management experience across secondary education, higher education, and municipal facilities. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from Central Connecticut State University and has built a career grounded in project delivery, quality control, safety, and collaboration.

Prior to joining CSG, Mike served as a Project Manager at the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) from 2015 to 2018, where he worked as a Clerk of the Works and Owner’s Project Manager on public safety, community, and educational facilities. Notable projects include the Town of Ledyard Police Facility and the Town of North Stonington Center for Emergency Services, as well as multiple large scale K–12 school and energy conservation projects.

Mike previously held project management roles with Milestone Construction Services in New Haven, where he managed renovation and upgrade projects for Yale University and the University of New Haven, along with earlier positions at Shawmut Design and Construction, Standard Builders, and Jacobs Engineering.

Experience That Adds Value to Every Project

Mike’s diverse portfolio includes K–12 schools, higher education institutions, municipal buildings, and public safety facilities. His experience on both the Owner’s Project Management and Construction Management sides of the industry provide him with a comprehensive understanding of construction administration, quality assurance, and stakeholder coordination—skills that are essential to the successful delivery of complex public programs.

“Mike’s promotion reflects the responsibility he has taken on, the initiative he has shown, and the consistency of his performance,” said Jim Giuliano, President of CSG. “He has earned trust through his actions and results, and his leadership will continue to be an asset as our work grows in scale and complexity.”

CSG congratulates Mike on this well-earned promotion and looks forward to his continued leadership in delivering high-quality facilities for communities across Connecticut.