FARES TALON  ·  Superintendent

What does “Beyond What’s Expected” mean to you?
It’s about going that extra mile–arriving early to handle paperwork and staying late to ensure the site is left spotless. It’s about taking pride in your work and delivering a project that not only meets but exceeds the client’s expectations. My focus on attention to detail helps me avoid cutting corners and gives me a better perspective on the project as a whole.

How would you describe your day-to-day responsibilities?
While many aspects of my job remain consistent day-to-day, one thing that makes all my responsibilities easier to manage is maintaining a clean workspace. I make it a priority on every project because it leads to greater efficiency and a safer environment for everyone on site. By staying organized and cleaning as we go, we prevent delays and ensure the project stays on track.  

What aspect of managing a project brings the most satisfaction?
The most rewarding part of my job is the relationships I build along the way. Whether it’s working closely with subcontractors or collaborating with clients, I’ve developed friendships that go beyond the project. These connections not only make challenging projects easier to manage but also make the satisfaction of completing them even greater. Getting to share that sense of accomplishment with the whole team is a rewarding feeling.

Can you share a project you are especially proud of completing? 
There are a couple of projects that come to mind, times when we couldn’t see the light at the end of the tunnel, but we pushed through and came out the other side with more experience and a job well done. I recently wrapped up a project involving interior work for laboratories that had a tight schedule with no room for delays. It took a lot of hard work, a little bit of luck, and solid effort with Project Executive, Dan Adams, but everything fell into place and the project was finished exactly on time.

What do you do to relax/destress on the weekends?
Two of my favorite things are golf and traveling, so my ideal weekend would be heading to one of my favorite courses. I like to unwind by spending the weekend down in Ocean City and getting in a round with some friends at the Lighthouse Sound course.

What’s a fun fact about yourself that people might not know?
I’m a die-hard football fan and hardly ever miss a Ravens home game. I even played arena football for the Baltimore Mariners back in the day.