Architect
Bill is the Executive Vice President of Design and Construction for AECOM Capital, an infrastructure and real estate firm. Based out of Los Angeles and with projects spread across the U.S., Bill walks us through the lifecycle of a new project and
shows students how to turn an architecture degree into a career.
Major:
Architecture (Bachelor)
City: Los Angeles
State: California
City: Los Angeles
State: California
Architect
Edward is an Architect and the President and Founder of Kodet Architectural Group, Ltd., a Minneapolis-based architecture group with a focus on schools, churches, and public works projects such as libraries and fire stations. Edward walks us through
the lifecycle of a typical public school project, from bid proposal to final design. He tells us that although architecture skills are a given requirement, at least 50% of any candidate's "pull" is how well they fit in with the
company's culture and how well they communicate and build relationships.
Major:
Architecture (Bachelor), Architecture (Masters)
City: Minneapolis
State: Minnesota
City: Minneapolis
State: Minnesota
Architect
Stuart is an Architect with krM Architecture, an Indiana firm that focuses heavily on public education projects, such as K-12 schools and public libraries. Stuart enjoys having a hand in the entire lifecycle, from the initial design process through
construction for both new builds and renovations. Although knowledge of the basic tools and software is essential, Stuart tells us the most important quality of a new hire is the ability and attitude to thrive in the every-changing and multi-faceted
field of architecture.
Major:
Architecture (Bachelor)
City: Anderson
State: Indiana
City: Anderson
State: Indiana
Architect
Leland is an Architect at CallisonRTKL, a global architecture firm that specializes in commercial design and construction. Based out of New York City, Leland is either on the road meeting with clients in the company's automotive division,
designing spaces for car dealerships, service centers, and ground-breaking spaces yet to be seen by consumers.
Major:
Architecture (Bachelor)
City: New York
State: New York
City: New York
State: New York
Architect
Mario is the Co-Founder and Principal Architect at PZS Architects, LLC, a Philadelphia based firm that specializes in designs for educational and institutional clients. With decades of architectural design and leadership under his belt, Mario urges
all interested students to supplement their design classes with english classes. Writing and communication are the keys to a successful career in architecture.
Major:
Architecture (Bachelor)
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
Construction Manager
Ron is a Principal at Greyhawk, an "award-winning construction management and consulting firm that provides comprehensive construction consulting services." Ron tells us that the most successful resumes are the ones that not only show
involvement in activities, but ones that show leadership as well.
Major:
Architecture (Bachelor), Civil/Construction Engineering (Bachelor)
City: Mount Laurel
State: New Jersey
City: Mount Laurel
State: New Jersey
Construction Manager
Lisa is a Project Manager with Turner Construction Company, one of the largest construction management companies in the United States. Working mostly with commercial properties, Lisa is responsible for making sure her team has the tools and resources
necessary for staying on track and budget. Asides from the construction management, Lisa also handles human resource issues on the job sites, such as payment disputes, career advancement, and other general worker issues.
Major:
Architecture (Bachelor), Civil Engineering and Construction Management (Masters), Real Estate Finance and Investment (Masters)
City: Kearney
State: New Jersey
City: Kearney
State: New Jersey
Graduate Architect
Ashlyn is a Graduate Architect working with Weyland Ventures, a real estate development firm located in Louisville, Kentucky. The company specializes in turning historic (but near tear-down buildings) into projects that bring life back into the
community. Ashlyn's most recent project was to developing the old gas and electric company headquarters, an abandoned 1920's building, into a beautiful office space for the Louisville government.
Major:
Architecture (Bachelor), Architecture (Masters)
City: Louisville
State: Kentucky
City: Louisville
State: Kentucky
Lighting Designer
Andy is the owner of Lang Lighting Design in Dallas, Texas. A lighting designer works with an architecture team to design and implement the structure's lighting, both interior and exterior. Contrary to a general architecture firm, Lang
Lighting Design regularly has six to eight projects in the works at any given time, giving Andy the variety to see projects in every stage, from conception to construction.
Major:
Architecture (Bachelor)
City: Dallas
State: Texas
City: Dallas
State: Texas