
PODCAST
WE BUILD CAREERS
At The DDS Companies, we don’t just build projects—we build careers. From field workers to office staff, every role contributes to our mission of excellence in the civil engineering and utility construction industry. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your journey, DDS offers the opportunities, support, and culture you need to thrive. Listen to episodes below to hear stories from our team.
PODCAST EPISODES
LISTEN TO THE LATEST INSIGHTS FROM DDS.
EP13 Behind The Numbers: How The Finance Team Drives Operational Excellence at DDS
In this episode of the Built In Boots Podcast, we dive deep into the world of finance at DDS with Patrick Climie and Jackson Parker from the Viper Squad—an integral…
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EP12 Make Safety Natural: Ryan Burke’s Approach to Building a Culture of Safety, Quality, and Accountability
In this insightful episode of the Built in Boots Podcast, hosts Jordan Potter and Mark Payne sit down with DDS’s Director of Safety, Ryan Burke, for an engaging conversation about…
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EP11 Introducing Our New Co-Host, Meet Training Coordinator Griffin Haley
Join host Jordan Potter and co-host Mark Payne as they welcome the latest member of the Built In Boots podcast lineup, Training Coordinator Griffin Haley. Griffin shares his story of…
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EP10 The 8 Commandments of Becoming Masters Of The Underground
In this special post-2025 Leadership Summit episode, host Jordan Potter and co-host Mark Payne sit down with Mike Fallat and Griffin Haley to reflect on three successful leadership sessions, unveil…
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EP09 Road Show Series: Mastering the Art of Underground Telecom
Don’t miss this final chapter of the “Road Show Series” as we drop in on the Telecom Crew and meet Foreman Frank Gennuso and Drill Operator Joe Francz. They break…
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EP08 Road Show Series: Carter’s Rapid Rise | How Mentorship Fueled His Career in Utilities
On-Site in Canandaigua, NYHosts Jordan Potter and Mark Payne visit a live DDS Utilities job site, where an eight-inch gas main is being installed via horizontal directional drilling to reinforce…
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CAREERS
we are built in boots.
Built from the ground up with pride and grit, our people lace up their boots each day. With a best-in-class mindset and boots-on-the-ground execution, we set the standard for building with purpose.
