Long before milestones were diamond shapes on a project manager’s Gantt chart, they were actual stones marking real miles toward a particular place.

But are they really so different? Either way, the journey is dusty, the destination shines and it’s the quality of the steps along the way that matter most.

COMPANY PROFILE

TEAM LEADERSHIP

Milestone is a full-service construction management & general contracting company established in 2010 to bring an owner’s perspective to the business of building. We adapt our services to suit your needs and want nothing more than to earn your trust through our commitment to realizing an outstanding process and project. Our secret is no secret: it’s a combination of close collaboration, open communication, deep field knowledge and a project-first mentality that makes Milestone your go-to partner.

Problem-solving lies at the heart of every construction project, and like all good optimists, we like to see problems as possibilities. What can we accomplish in a single week construction window? Which method is ideal for restoring historic features? What will it take to achieve zero-waste? What are the best opportunities for saving time or money? These are the kinds of challenges our seasoned experts love to untangle and align to deliver the highest quality buildings and building experiences. We’re your eyes and ears on site, in the office and everywhere in between.

Our mission is to provide the highest quality program, project and construction management services to both public and private sector clients to help them achieve the goals of their construction program in an ethical, creative and cost-effective manner.

MARKETS SERVED
Commercial
Education
Food Service
Healthcare
Hospitality
Manufacturing
Municipal
Retail

PROJECT TYPES
Athletic Facilities
Classrooms/Lecture Halls
Clinical Spaces
Dining Services
Historic Preservation
Infrastructure Upgrades
Laboratories
Landscape/Site Improvements
Offices
Occupied Spaces
Research Laboratories
Retail Spaces

Frank Ferraiolo

President

Justin M. Shanley, CHC

Milestone staff presents a perfect blend of professionalism and dependability that the end users and Yale Facilities Project Management have come to expect and deserve. Milestone is a true partner to our team.

Sheri M. Miller, PE, LEED AP
Yale University Associate Director of Project Management and Construction

CLIENTS

Yale University

University of New Haven

Regional Water Authority

Pershing Partners, LLC

Northside Development, LLC

C.A. White, Inc.

Big Lots Stores, Inc

MARKETS SERVED

Higher Education

Healthcare

Commercial

Municipal

PROJECT TYPES

Athletic Facilities

Classroom / Lecture Halls

Clinical Spaces

Dining Services

Historic Preservation

Infrastructure Upgrades

Landscape / Site Improvements

Offices

Research Laboratories

Retail Spaces

FEATURED PROJECTS

Town & Country
EARLY LEARNING CENTER

Yale University
CONCESSIONS & RESTROOMS

University of New Haven
BARTELS MARKETPLACE RENOVATION

Orafol
ROWLAND TECHNOLOGIES

Yale University
ATHLETICS MAINTENANCE FACILITY

University of New Haven
CHARGER GYM

Yale Divinity School
STERLING QUAD COURTYARD

East Haven / New Haven
NEIGHBORHOOD LAUNDROMAT

Continuum of Care
THE GRASSROOTS DELI

University of New Haven
OLD ORANGE AVE SIDEWALK

Yale School of Medicine
DERMATOLOGY CLINIC

University of New Haven
ATHLETIC COMPLEX

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN
COMMUNICATIONS CENTER

195 CHURCH STREET
STORM WINDOW INSTALL

News

Introducing Our New Team Members and Promotion Announcement!

Winter 2025

Milestone is pleased to announce the promotion of Chris Gancarz to his new role as Director of Field Operations. Chris has been with Milestone since 2013 and has more than 15 years of construction experience as a Project Manager, Superintendent and Laborer.

“Chris’s dedication to Milestone, our project team and our clients has been tremendous,” said Milestone President Frank Ferraiolo. “He has been a key player in our ongoing growth and success and we are very proud of his accomplishments. We are thrilled to have him in this new leadership role and know our clients will appreciate all he brings to ensure success for their projects.”

Chris has experience in running various types of projects from educational, industrial and medical. He works behind the scenes ensuring that all Superintendents are following all safety protocols, meeting the project schedule/completion date as well as quality control.

As Director of Field Operations Chris meets and communicates regularly with the Project Superintendent to organize schedules, monitor progress towards milestones, determine labor requirements and assist with problem solving. Chris prides himself on making sure that all projects are completed on time without the disregard for quality.

Milestone also recently welcomed Lisa Griffin to the team as Controller. In her role Lisa manages and is responsible for the overall direction of accounting, payroll, human resources and the financial management of Milestone’s projects. She brings over 30 years of experience as a Controller in the construction industry as well as public accounting experience.

Regarding Lisa’s impact Frank Ferraiolo exclaimed “We’re thrilled to have Lisa on board – she has already implemented systems to improve operational efficiencies for both Milestone and our customers!”

We also recently welcomed Christian Cimino to the Milestone team! With experience spanning affordable housing, specialized facilities, and high-rise construction, he brings deep expertise in project management, sustainability, and design excellence.

“Christian’s understanding of complex projects and commitment to building resilient, future-ready spaces make him a great asset to Milestone,” stated Milestone President Frank Ferraiolo.

Starting his career in small-town Nebraska building pharmaceutical projects and later transitioning to high-rise residential in Brooklyn, he has developed a broad, hands-on perspective on delivering complex, environmentally responsible projects. We’re thrilled to have him on board!
Milestone Nears Completion of Hillhouse High School Manufacturing Lab…

Winter 2025

The full article about this news is featured in High Profile’s recent issue – link here for the full story.
Continuum Nearing Completion

Spring 2024

We are nearing the completion of our project for Continuum that has us renovating this 4,000 square-foot, 1900s era house into a space that will support their mission to help rebuild lives.

Its prior use was as a three-family home – the renovation required that it be brought up to code for its new use. This meant a full interior demo and removal of systems as well as abatement of asbestos. Once that was complete, we then installed upgrades that included new plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems – along with modern security.

Bathrooms were renovated on all floors with new finishes throughout – the first floor was renovated to accommodate ADA specifications. Much care was taken to restore and revive historic components wherever possible. These can be seen in the hardwood refinishes of the main three story stairway, the ornate flooring of the first floor, as well as in the restoration of original doors and their hardware.

Exterior upgrades are currently underway and include upgraded storm drainage, a ramp for access, new rear porch stairs. Paving a new parking lot and installing perimeter fencing will complete the project in the coming month.

Stay tuned!
Projects In The News…

Summer 2024

(Left) Our project for Continuum that renovated a 4,000 square foot 1900s era house into a space that will support their mission to rebuild lives is doing just that. Read about the ribbon cutting ceremony and the amazing work being done for the community in the new space. Link here for the full article.

(Right) We were glad to attend the ribbon cutting for this ConnCORP project in June that transformed a “crumbling, blighted house” into a new three-story, two unit structure with a total of six bedrooms – we served as General Contractor for the project. Link here for the full article.
South Fire District Groundbreaking

Summer 2024

We were thrilled to join members of Middletown’s Fire Commission and Fire Department in July to celebrate the groundbreaking for renovations to the South District Fire House.

For this project we are serving as Construction Manager for the renovation of the South District Fire House in Middletown, Connecticut. This project will renovate 2,410 sf of the existing building and include a 2,410 sf addition.