CAMBRIDGE, MA – Siena Construction is pleased to announce the hiring of Chrissy Gabriel. Chrissy returns to the construction management firm in a newly created role as Director of Life Sciences. Chrissy will oversee operations of Siena’s life science construction projects, including development, administration, budgetary control, and personnel supervision.

Chrissy brings over a decade of diverse professional experience in Project Management to her Senior Management role. Prior to rejoining Siena – where she previously worked as a Senior Project Manager from 2013-16, Chrissy served as Associate Director of Capital Projects for Alnylam Pharmaceuticals. At Alnylam, Chrissy provided leadership and oversight to capital improvement projects for the biotechnology firm, which included office and laboratory upgrades for the firm’s global envelope in Cambridge, Paris, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.

Siena’s President Terrence Hayes believes Chrissy’s professional achievements and knowledge strongly complement Siena’s client-first philosophy.

“I’m excited that Chrissy has decided to return to Siena,” Terrence said. “She is experienced and personable, with proven success in project planning and management of complex, multi-phased laboratory projects that require technical knowledge. Her unique experience will serve our life science clients well throughout planning and construction phases.”

Chrissy received a Bachelor of Science degree in Facilities Planning and Management from Wentworth Institute of Technology. A New Hampshire native, she lives in Wakefield with her husband, two children, and dog Baron.

Chrissy’s Favorites

Favorite Restaurant – Neptune Oyster, Boston

Favorite Binge Watch Show – RHO…

Favorite Music –  Motown

Favorite Vacation Spot – anywhere new!  It’s a big world out there.

Book Recommendation –  Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens