Dowdle Construction Group, an award-winning Nashville-based general contractor, is expanding its preconstruction division with two new hires and a leadership promotion to support the company’s continued growth. Dowdle has added preconstruction managers Devin Kennedy and Naudia Booker, while promoting Joe Riegle to director of preconstruction. In his new role, Riegle will lead the team and continue advancing Dowdle’s preconstruction capabilities. Together, the expanded team strengthens Dowdle’s ability to deliver an even higher level of service to clients during the critical early stages of a project.
Buchanan contined, “Getting involved before a project is fully designed gives us the opportunity to provide real-time budget feedback as drawings develop and helps keep the design team aligned with the owner’s budget goals,”
Devin Kennedy brings nearly seven years of preconstruction experience, most recently with Southern Land, where he developed a strong foundation in early-phase project delivery. Naudia Booker joins Dowdle following her tenure at Hensel Phelps, where she progressed from field engineer to estimator and gained valuable perspective on both field operations and cost planning.
“Having worked on both the field and estimating sides, I’ve seen how much smoother a project runs when preconstruction is done correctly,” added Booker. “I’m excited to bring that perspective to Dowdle’s clients and contribute to a team that prioritizes a collaborative approach.”
Naudia Booker, Preconstruction Manager
“Dowdle’s commitment to getting involved early in the process is what drew me to this opportunity. When you’re part of a project as it takes shape, you can add value and help influence better outcomes.”
Devin Kennedy, Preconstruction Manager.
Dowdle’s preconstruction approach emphasizes collaboration and precision. Team members apply multiple layers of review before delivering to clients. The team also proactively evaluates value engineering opportunities to help clients get the best value without compromising project vision. As demand for thoughtful, early-stage planning continues to grow, Dowdle remains focused on strengthening its ability to deliver strategic guidance and long-term value for clients.
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