Jason L. Manson
Vice President, North Shore Division
Jason L. Manson received a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology in 1994 from the University of Southwestern Louisiana’s College of Engineering (Lafayette, Louisiana). Prior to that, he graduated from Bishop Joseph V. Sullivan Catholic High School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Manson started his career in construction at Durr Heavy Construction in 1994 as an Office Engineer and has successfully progressed through various facets of the Company in capacities as Office Engineer, Assistant Estimator, Estimator, Assistant Project Manager, Project Manager, Senior Project Manager and currently, Vice President, managing Durr’s North Shore Division Office located in Covington, Louisiana. Manson also leads Durr’s Technological Advancement Committee ensuring that Durr embraces and utilizes technology to increase communication and productivity at all levels within the organization.
During his employment at Durr, Manson graduated from the Associated Builders and Contractors (New Orleans/Bayou Chapter) Leadership Academy, the FMI Leadership Institute, and is currently enrolled in the Leadership St. Tammany program Class of 2010. He currently serves on the board of directors for the New Orleans/Bayou chapter of Assoicated Builders and Contractors. He holds certifications in Emergency Preparedness (IS-2) and Hazardous Materials (IS-5) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency; 40 Hour HAZWOPER and Competent Person Training from O.S.H.A.; and Medic First Aid Initiator and C.P.R. Provider from EMP America, Incorporated. Manson attributes his professional successes to his organizational skills, diligence, persistence, and his ability to surround himself with winners.
Manson and his wife Katie have been married for fourteen years and have three children. He and his family are active parishioners of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church Parish in Mandeville, Louisiana. When not at work, Manson enjoys spending time with his wife and children, traveling, boating, fishing, technology and home improvements.