The lighted Mariner Construction sign at sunset, with a red barn behind it

Meet the Team

The Crew Down the Road.

The people behind every Mariner project.

The Founders

Justin and Gabe first met on rival high school teams. The partnership grew at Maine Maritime Academy, and after graduation both sailed as unlimited-horsepower engineers on merchant vessels around the world. In 2020 they founded Mariner to bring that engineering home to Maine.

Gabe Giguere

Co-Owner

Born in Manchester, Maine, Gabe grew up in his dad's shadow, working in the garage, on snowmobile trails, sleds, and boats. The desire to figure out how things worked took him to Maine Maritime Academy, and he sails today as chief engineer aboard an oil tanker. The spare time went to the trades, installing commercial cabinets and doing carpentry alongside his uncle Bruce, where he found a growing appreciation for high-quality construction.

That appreciation became his own home: an energy-efficient ICF build in Mt. Vernon. Gabe is a man with a vision and determination for the highest quality, custom construction from start to finish.

At Sea Chief Engineer, oil tanker

Education Maine Maritime Academy

Specialty ICF Construction · Carpentry

Justin Lovely

Co-Owner

Justin grew up in West Gardiner, earned a Bachelor's degree in Engineering at Maine Maritime Academy, and sailed as a ship's engineer. Solving problems is his favorite part of the job, and the ones that seem too big are his specialty. He completed Eljen septic system training and is a certified Eljen installer.

On a job site, his pup Enzo is usually right behind him, or ahead, checking it over. Off it, Justin is remodeling his own home, hunting, fly or ice fishing, or spending time with friends and family.

At Sea Unlimited horsepower engineer

Education Maine Maritime Academy

Specialty Septic Systems · Site Engineering

Our Commitments

All of us at Mariner Construction believe in dependable quality and craftsmanship. Customers become part of the Mariner family, and the relationship continues for years after the project is complete. We stand by all the work that we do, and feedback on how a project progresses over time is how we continue to grow and learn.

Innovation

We seek out continuing education and challenge established building practice. No builder has it all figured out. The goal is cost effective, efficient, and durable.

Safety

Employees and clients are the company's first assets. Safe working environments for the crew, the client, and the public are a matter of culture. Fully licensed and insured.

Community

The communities we work and live in are the soul of this organization, and we run into our clients at the store. We support local organizations through sponsorship and assistance. If you have a community program that may benefit from our services, please reach out.

The Team

The team the founders built as Mariner grew.

Richard Hall

Foreman, Excavation

Richard grew up on his family's farm in Mount Vernon, where local legend suggests he was running machinery before he could walk. From septic systems to site work and foundations, he has the experience to handle it all. Outside of work, Richard spends time with his son, Ryker, and tackles projects on his own home.

Mount Vernon, ME

Kyle Evans

Project Manager

Kyle is from Readfield and studied construction management at the University of Maine. He brings commercial concrete experience and a background in high-end residential carpentry. Kyle keeps projects on schedule, on spec, and communicates directly. No surprises.

Readfield, ME

Certifications & Memberships

Maine Maritime Academy

Both founders graduated from Maine Maritime Academy, one of the nation's six state maritime academies.

HULK Certified

Certified installers and distributors of HULK Waterproofing Systems, a seamless spray-applied foundation membrane.

Eljen Certified

The manufacturer's certification for the engineered septic systems Mariner installs.

DEP Certified

Maine Department of Environmental Protection certification for shoreland zoning work, which applies within 250 feet of a great pond or river.

Proud Members Of

Lead-Safe Certified

Certified in lead-safe work practices for renovation and repair on older homes.

Associated General Contractors of America

The Vice Presidents

No introduction to Mariner is complete without acknowledging the executive leadership.

Enzo Lovely

VP of Operations

Rigorous about site visits. Never misses a morning inspection. Holds all team members accountable.

Bocephus Giguere

VP of Customer Service

Approachable, enthusiastic, genuinely invested in every client relationship. Has never given a bad first impression.