My first introduction to PCL was as an intern with the Orlando Buildings office. After earning my degree in civil engineering, I joined PCL’s Civil Infrastructure division in Florida where I started as a field engineer specializing in wastewater facility construction. That hands-on experience laid the foundation for my growth into project management. Over time I led several mid-sized projects, each one sharpening my technical and leadership skills. Today, I serve as a project manager overseeing critical infrastructure projects in Florida.

I graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in civil engineering. As a child, I was fascinated by invention and problem-solving. Someone once told me, “You should be an engineer.” That advice stuck. I’ve always enjoyed working with numbers and using math to solve real-world challenges, so civil engineering felt like a natural fit.

Construction runs in my family, and I worked as a laborer during college. I enjoyed being out in the field, working with my hands, and facing new challenges every day. It’s a different challenge every day -- new problems, new solutions, new things to learn. I wasn't stuck in a cubicle or an office all day, I could go into the field and put my hands on things we were building. It’s very gratifying at the end of a project to stand back and see what you built in its final form. 

One standout project was the Sarasota Lift Station 87, my first assignment as lead project manager. It’s a very beautiful building in the middle of a downtown area. In fact, from the outside, most people think it’s a fire station. The project earned both an Envision Silver Award and an ENR Water/Environment Award of Merit, a testament to the collaboration between our team, the engineers and our client.

Another favorite was the Largo Wastewater Reclamation Facility Influent Pumping and Headworks Improvements project. It was a technically demanding project with multiple sequencing challenges, but we overcame them and delivered a successful outcome.

This sector demands a specialized skill set and constant learning. We’re building essential infrastructure such as pump stations and wastewater facilities, so our work has to be done right and built to last. At PCL, I believe we construct some of the most reliable and forward-thinking wastewater systems in the industry.

Everyone here wants to be the best at what they do. They are also open to sharing what they know. Early in my career I worked under one of the best general superintendents in the company and I learned valuable lessons from him. Now I want to do the same thing and pass down what I’ve learned.