At Joseph Hughes Construction, our project managers are dedicated to turning your vision into reality. With extensive experience and a commitment to quality, they deliver every project on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. Get to know the talented professionals behind your next project.
Carter Myers
Total years at JHC:Â 10 Years Current, Cumulative 13 Years
Years in Industry (including field):Â 19 Years
Prior career background: Superintendent at Bonaventure Construction- Management and coordination of Retirement Buildings in Salmon Creek, Tigard, and Gresham. Management of property manager company properties, new construction projects, and oversaw daily operations of multiple HOA’s with 200+ properties
Education / certification:Â BS Biochemistry, Minor:Â Chemistry and Math, PC certified
Types of projects worked on in career: Multifamily (Apartments and Condos), Retirement Building (Independent, Assisted, Memory Care), Office TI’s, PEMB’s, Restaurants, Healthcare, non-profit, Dental, Gymnasium, Day-Care, Seismic Upgrades, Media Organizations.
What do you enjoy most about being a project manager: The collaboration with the design team and subcontractors when hurdles arise to keep the job moving forward and on track. This job is never short of situations that require creative thinking and group experience to overcome. The only consistent part of the PM world is that no day will be the same. Â
Favorite JHC project and why:  Being Project Manager and Superintendent on Arcadia Senior Living. Not only was the project successful, but I got the opportunity to train and pass my knowledge on to an up-and-coming employee who has gone on to thrive with JHC and become a good friend.
Most challenging JHC project and why:  Every project has its challenging points, whether it’s soils, tight sites, preexisting conditions on remodels, or even as simple as changing accent colors after you ‘think’ you are done.. It makes it fun to solve and find an amicable solution. I think any PM would agree: If it was easy, everyone would do.
Favorite activity outside of JHC:Â Camping, Riding my side-by-sides, and sports with my kids (volleyball and soccer).
Family: Wife: Kacey, Daughter: Brenna, Son: Oliver, Remi our Pitt Rescue and Hunter our cat.
Interesting fact about Carter:  I went to College to not be in construction as growing up in AZ I worked for my Dad as his laborer on custom home sites and wanted nothing to do with it. 4 years post-graduation I was begging to get back in the field and moved to OR to do so and 20 years later I am loving it.Â
Scott Wigman
Total years at JHC: 11 years
Years in Industry (including field): 30 years
Prior career role(s) / background: Started in the industry as a carpenter/framer, gained experienced in most trades having built multiple high end spec houses from start to finish, spent 11 years in Hawaii as a carpentry foreman building resort homes, moved into management as a project coordinator in the restoration industry for 5 years, started w/ JHC as a superintendent, turned PM, then senior PM
Types of projects you have worked on in your career: Multifamily, PEMB, tilt-up warehouse, office TI, restaurants, daycares, gymnasiums, light industrial
Awards on projects:Â
2024 – 1st place: NW Line JATC, American Buildings/Nucor Special Projects Excellence in Design
2023 – 3rd place: NW Line JATC, Vancouver Business Journal top projects
2022 – 2nd place, S|EA Headquarters, DJC Top Projects Office / Tenant Improvement
2021 - Rotary Youth Center at Morrison, DJC top projects 2nd place for recreation
What do you enjoy most about being a project manager: Every project brings its unique challenges and no matter how much you think you know there is always more to learn.
Favorite JHC project and why: NW Line For the Design Build delivery method. I really enjoyed working with the project owners and stakeholders to provide them the facility they envisioned.Â
Favorite activity outside of JHC: Fishing, Harley Rides, traveling, spending time with family and friends.
Family: wife, daughter, stepson, 130lb Akita.
Interesting Fact:Â I paddled outrigger canoe competitively in Hawaii for 4 years.
John Fifield
Total years at JHC: 5 years
Years in Industry (including field):Â 21 years
Education / certification:Â BS Management, BS Supply & Logistics, BS Finance, BS Real Estate Development, AAS Construction Management
Types of projects you have worked on in your career:Â Single family residential (new and remodel), multi-family (rehab / remodel), mixed use (new), historical renovation, repair and restore, light industrial, commercial new construction, tenant improvements, public works
Awards on projects:
2021 DeMuro Award – For Ms. Noble Bldg
What do you enjoy most about being a project manager:Â I really enjoy being a part of the team that created the built environment.
Favorite JHC project and why: Williams Pipeline Office Extension – The people were great to work with and the project turned out very well.
Most challenging JHC project and why: Emler Swim School – Tualatin. We built a pool 4’  below the water table next to a stream. The project required significant engineering and pilings into the soil to support the pool.
Favorite activity outside of JHC: Gardening, Hiking, Bonsai Family (including pets): Wife, son, daughter, cat, dog, fish
Interesting facts:Â I was on the deck of the US Missouri where the instrument of surrender was signed w/ Japan. I also was onstage as a cameraman (former part time life) with MC Hammer
And finally… I don’t like personal questionnaires.
Josh Kelso
Total years at JHC: It’s my rookie year
Years in Industry (including field):Â Â 18 years
Prior career role(s)/background: Residential General Contractor
Education/certification (if any): Bachelors
Types of projects you have worked on in your career: Hundreds of Residential Single Family Homes, Ground up office buildings, Commercial Tenant Improvements
What do you enjoy most about being a project manager: Working with a wide range of people from different backgrounds and skillsets and constantly learning something new.
Favorite JHC project and why:Â Pet Evolution, was a great experience to work with their corporate GC in Minnesota and was a new type of project for me.Â
Favorite activity outside of JHC:Â Just being with my family. Coaching my daughter's basketball team.Â
Family (including pets):Â Wife, Rebecca; Daughters, Isabella (14) and Emma (12); a German Shepherd, "Keyser" (9) and a Cavadoodle, "Chewy" (2).
Interesting fact:  My favorite place to visit is Charleston, South Carolina. Growing up in Columbia, SC I've always had a special place in my heart for Charleston. The buildings and cobblestone roads and history dating back to the 17th century before the USA was even a country and the modern foodie city that it has become make for a unique blend. Charleston has southern charm and a slow pace with warm sunny weather, good eats and world class golf make it hard to beat for places to be.