BYU-Idaho Design and Construction Management interviews. Gain insight from our Alumni into finding success in industry and how to take advantage of your educational experience.
Jon serves as the Vice President of Virtual Design and Construction at Layton Construction. He shares his journey, starting as a CAD drafter in an architectural design studio. Along his journey, he has learned various design software and progressed to his current role. Jon provides valuable insights for students majoring in Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) and can apply these lessons across other fields of study as well.
Robby is the HR and safety guy at Stout. He shares his experiences and unique path to construction. He also gives good advice on attributes and characteristics people should have.
Mike Mabe is a part-time online instructor for the Department and a full-time superintendent. He shares valuable life lessons and mistakes he made to help us be better. He also throws a challenge to all students to read at least one book a month to help us develop and improve
Josh Marriott works as a VDC director at Weitz. He shares he experiences as a student and the route to get to where he is now.
Brother Jeff MacCabe a BYU-I professor originally from Colorado shares his experiences as a BYU-I student who went into the construction industry and then became a teacher. He also gives advise to students especially those who might be struggling.
Danielle is a working in the transmission and distribution section as field engineer at RES. She shares her experiences on her internships and gives good advice about choosing or making career path choices.
David was raised all over the country to a mechanical engineer dad. He love architecture since he was little. Some of his career choices were influenced by friends but he found the light eventually and embarked on his journey to be an architect. In this episode David shares some useful advice to people especially starting their college career.
Maddie was featured in a BYUI Admissions Campaign video. It is great, check it out below. We wanted to know a little more about Maddie and the story of her internship, so she sat down with us in March of 2024 to share more of her story. Admissions Viewbook Maddie Brennan (youtube.com)
Sebastiano was raised in Florida, where he began working in construction alongside his father at a young age. He earned a degree in Construction Management from the University of North Florida. Following his graduation, he began working with Holder Construction out of Atlanta, GA, and has remained with the company ever since. In this episode, Sebastiano shares his secret to achieving a balanced work and personal life.
Sebastiano was raised in Florida, where he began working in construction alongside his father at a young age. He earned a degree in Construction Management from the University of North Florida. Following his graduation, he began working with Holder Construction out of Atlanta, GA, and has remained with the company ever since. In this episode, Sebastiano shares his secret to achieving a balanced work and personal life.
Hyrum Pitt is the Director of Marketing and Business Development at Headwaters Construction, located in Rexburg, ID. Hyrum received a bachelor's degree in construction management from Brigham Young University. He started his career working in the field. Listen to find out how he worked his way into the Business Development sector.
Hyrum Pitt is the Director of Marketing and Business Development at Headwaters Construction, located in Rexburg, ID. Hyrum received a bachelor's degree in construction management from Brigham Young University. He started his career working in the field. Listen to find out how he worked his way into the Business Development sector.
Logan Browning is a 2021 BYUI graduate. He completed two internships while in school. One with Hughes General Contractors in Salt Lake City as a field laborer and another with the Idaho National Laboratory as a Critical Infrastructure Analyst. After graduation he accepted a job with the Idaho National Laboratory as a full time Critical Infrastructure Analyst looking at how to be more resilient against cyber and physical attacks. Since recent is Digital Twin Visualization Scientist and Industrial Metaverse Functional Area Lead of Digital Engineering at INL. He currently supports digital engineering for Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity Division, the Beartooth Nuclear Material Testbed and NNSA digital twin programs. His focus is on Building Information Modeling, critical infrastructure and extended reality, which includes virtual, augmented and mixed reality. He currently pursuing an MBA in Construction Management from Boise State.
Cliff Cole Director of Virtual Design and Construction at The PENTA Building Group. In this podcast, we learn about Cliff Curiosity about learning new things, accepting change, and being able to learn from others. He is a leader in the industry by paving the road for innovative thinking and sharing his knowledge about strategies that produce effective results. Join us in this episode on learning from his successful journey in being one of the top influencers in the construction industry.
Cliff Cole Director of Virtual Design and Construction at The PENTA Building Group. In this podcast, we learn about Cliff Curiosity about learning new things, accepting change, and being able to learn from others. He is a leader in the industry by paving the road for innovative thinking and sharing his knowledge about strategies that produce effective results. Join us in this episode on learning from his successful journey in being one of the top influencers in the construction industry.
Jenna is a former ACMS President. She was an intern at PENTA Building Group and also Sellen Construction. Having a bachelor's degree in Virtual Design Construction and Architecture Education at BYUI has helped her to escalate in the construction industry. Listen to how the importance of networking will help you to succeed in your career path.
Jenna is a former ACMS President. She was an intern at PENTA Building Group and also Sellen Construction. Having a bachelor's degree in Virtual Design Construction and Architecture Education at BYUI has helped her to escalate in the construction industry. Listen to how the importance of networking will help you to succeed in your career path.
Trent Thompson graduated from BYU-I with studies in Civil Engineering. Currently working as a Management Project in the Construction Management field. In this podcast, we get to understand the fundamentals of leadership and the principles of networking. Trent shares his successes in having a balance between work and family. Give this episode a listen and see what Trent has to say about his experience.
Trent Thompson graduated from BYU-I with studies in Civil Engineering. Currently working as a Management Project in the Construction Management field. In this podcast, we get to understand the fundamentals of leadership and the principles of networking. Trent shares his successes in having a balance between work and family. Give this episode a listen and see what Trent has to say about his experience.
Resin Architecture is a local architect firm in Idaho Falls. They aim to streamline the architectural process, all the while bringing it into the 21st century. Graham has more than 20 years of experience. Resin Architecture brings world-class designs to its clients, here is the podcast so you can hear the innovation of Resin Architecture.
Resin Architecture is a local architect firm in Idaho Falls. They aim to streamline the architectural process, all the while bringing it into the 21st century. Graham has more than 20 years of experience. Resin Architecture brings world-class designs to its clients, here is the podcast so you can hear the innovation of Resin Architecture.
Marian is currently a senior at BYU- Idaho, she will be graduating this semester in Virtual Design Construction major and with an associate in Superintended in Construction Management. Marian has had three internships, Mortenson's Construction, Oaklands Construction and Layton's Construction. She has been a part of ACMS and the committees which has helped her network in the department in achieving her goals. We invite you to listen to this part 1 of this podcast it is a great podcast to understand the resources that we have here on campus and in the department.
Marian is currently a senior at BYU- Idaho, she will be graduating this semester in Virtual Design Construction major and with an associate in Superintended in Construction Management. Marian has had three internships, Mortenson's Construction, Oaklands Construction and Layton's Construction. She has been a part of ACMS and the committees which has helped her network in the department in achieving her goals. We invite you to listen to this part 1 of this podcast it is a great podcast to understand the resources that we have here on campus and in the department.
Hillary graduated from BYU Idaho in 2012 majoring in Business Management and minored in Finance. At a young age, she knew she wanted to get in the real estate industry. She decided to get her master's degree at the University of Utah in the program of Real Estate Development. That is where she found her passion in real estate and was able to work commercial and the government sector. Hillary is currently working for Lennar.
Hillary graduated from BYU Idaho in 2012 majoring in Business Management and minored in Finance. At a young age, she knew she wanted to get in the real estate industry. She decided to get her master's degree at the University of Utah in the program of Real Estate Development. That is where she found her passion in real estate and was able to work commercial and the government sector. Hillary is currently working for the residential company Lennar.
Kingsley is a current student at the University of Utah, working on getting two masters' degrees in Real Estate Development and Architecture & Urban Design. He graduated from BYU-Idaho in 2019 with a degree in Construction Management. He completed three internships during this time: one with Mortenson Construction, Headwaters Construction Company, and lastly Jacobsen Construction. Give this episode a listen and see what Kingsley has to say about his experience and where he is headed.
Chamisa Davies graduated from BYU-Idaho in 2018, with a Bachelor's in Construction Management and a Associates in Architecture. While attending school at BYU-Idaho, Chamisa was involved in ACMS, especially their service aspect. She also competed in two ASC competitions, once as an alternate and the other as the team lead for the VDC team. Right out of college, Chamisa was hired as a VDC Engineer. Early in 2019, she transitioned to be Project Engineer on an OSHPD Hospital addition. In April 2020, since this project was winding down, she went to help with improvements for a home for the elderly. She is currently working at McCarthy as a VDC Engineer. Give this podcast a listen and find out more about Chamisa's journey and the experiences that have brought her to where she is today.
Chamisa Davies graduated from BYU-Idaho in 2018, with a Bachelor's in Construction Management and a Associates in Architecture. While attending school at BYU-Idaho, Chamisa was involved in ACMS, especially their service aspect. She also competed in two ASC competitions, once as an alternate and the other as the team lead for the VDC team. Right out of college, Chamisa was hired as a VDC Engineer. Early in 2019, she transitioned to be Project Engineer on an OSHPD Hospital addition. In April 2020, since this project was winding down, she went to help with improvements for a home for the elderly. She is currently working at McCarthy as a VDC Engineer. Give this podcast a listen and find out more about Chamisa's journey and the experiences that have brought her to where she is today.
Jeffrey Hoffman graduated from BYU-I with a Construction Management degree. Before moving to Rexburg, he learned how to flip homes in real estate. This is where he found his passion for construction. After working in the construction industry for a couple years, Jeffrey decided to go into law. He applied for law school at the Air Force Academy, where he was accepted and completed his lawyer degree. After practicing law, he decided to become an educator. Currently, Jeffrey teaches construction in South Dakota. Give this episode a listen, and hear the mixed journey of a Lawyer who knows the elements of building.
Brooklynn Smith graduated from BYU Idaho in 2013 majoring in Construction Management. At a young age she worked along with her father's civil construction company during the summer when she was in high school. Participated in AMCS and competitive Basketball and Tennis Teams. Her first and second Internships were with her father's company. After graduate, she got hired with Walt Disney Imagineering team were she worked for 4 years before joining on board with Okland Construction team.
Hillary graduated from BYU Idaho in 2012 majoring in Business Management and minored in Finance. At a young age, she knew she wanted to get in the real estate industry. She decided to get her Master's Degree at the University of Utah in the program of Real Estate Development. That is where she found her passion in real estate and was able to work commercial and the government sector. Hillary is currently working for the residential company Lennar.
Fatima Jeffrey graduated in 2019 in Construction Management from BYU Provo. While attending BYU, Fatima was involved in many organizations such as: Architecture Club, Women in Engineering, among others. She also served as an Interior Design Intern at Lake City Loft. Fatima interned as Architectural Drafter at Harbor Design Company custom-design homes and remodels. Currently working was a Revit Operator in developing as-built models.
Riley Welch graduated in 2017 in Construction Management. Before graduating, he participated in the NAHB 4-year student competition. His first internship was as a drafter planner in the AV productions department at BYU-I. Riley's second internship was with DSW Homes in Brooklyn, New York as superintendent. After graduating, he worked with StudioMX as a drafting project manager. He is currently working for Magleby Construction as a project manager.
Eric graduated from BYU-I in 2015 in Construction Management with a minor in Business Administration. He participated in the AC Competition as a scheduler. His Internship was with Jova Inc as field engineer. After school, he was hired by NRP Group as a field engineer then worked as an assistant superintendent. Currently he is a senior property manager and office administrator, while he is a husband and dad.
Helam graduated from BYU Provo. During his junior year, he was able to get interning for the City of Spanish Fork, After interring for them for a year he was able to graduate from BYU and from there he was interning for JB engineering. After his internship was finished he was able to join the team and ever since he's been consulted work for them.
Hillary graduated from BYU Idaho in 2012 majoring in Business Management and minored in Finance. At a young age, she knew she wanted to get in the real estate industry. She decided to get her Master's Degree at the University of Utah in the program of Real Estate Development. That is where she found her passion in real estate and was able to work commercial and the government sector. Hillary is currently working for the residential company Lennar.
Jason is a former Executive at Jacobson Construction. In this podcast, we get to hear and understand more of Jason's background. How he got into the construction industry, by making the choice of staying in school or pursuing a construction career. Having 25 + years of experience in the industry, he decided to start his own company. Where he was able to develop an bring on board some of the most talented people from Baja California, Mexico creating Studio MX.
Nate Black graduated in 2015. He has a construction management major and his first internship was for McColm Reality Supervising construction, a commercial warehouse in Lindon, Utah. Second internship Mortenson Construction – VDC internship supporting concrete and CMU lift drawings for several small projects in Denver, Colorado. Former ACMS member, participated in the competitions of ASC, BYU, UVU, and BYUI. After graduating, he got offered a job for Mortenson Construction. He had the opportunity to work on CSU football stadium, Saint Joseph Cancer Center Remodel, and currently working on a Facebook Data Center as a Sr. Integrated Construction Coordinator Data Center.
Aubrey got her associates in Architecture Technology and the bachelor's in Construction Management. She was a part of the ACMS club, and did the ACS event. Her first internship was with PCL working on the UCLA campus auditions. Second internship she continued interning for PCL this time she was setup a job site on the campus of Cal State Fullerton on the Titan Student Union Center. After graduating Aubrey got multiple job offers. She decide to take her skills and talents to Layton Construction.
Zachery McDonald graduated 2105 in Construction Management Major. He completed his first internship with Hensel Phelps in estimating at their Phoenix, AZ office where he learned to do quantity takeoffs, level subcontractor bids and participate in pursuits. Second internship had the opportunity in the field at a prison complex in Southern California where Hensel Phelps was building a new central utility plant, adding a new chiller pipe loop around the facility and upgrading the fire and HVAC systems in the facility. Zach had the opportunity to be a part of the Mixed-Use ASC competition. Took 2nd in the Mixed- Use Competition. He had the opportunity to interview for an estimating position in Phoenix and accepted the opportunity to work at McCarthy in preconstruction where I have now been the last 5 years.
Mark Graduated in 2015. Had two internships. First internship was with Headwater Construction he was a Labor worker. Working on the Mountain Lofts approved student housing. Second internship he worked for Howard S. Wright focusing on BIM Management and working out the Portland Oregon office. After graduating he got offer to work for Howard S. Wright were he currently on the Block 216 project which is the first Ritz Carltron and 5 Star hotel in Portland, he's roll is QC Manger.
Graduated in 2016 was an ACMS President. Had three internships. First internship was with Capital R construction or he was a Principal Engineer on working on developments of charter schools. Second internship he worked for a BYUI design and construction office where he had the opportunity of being an Owner's Rep. Third internship he worked for Hensel Phelps where he was working there as an Office Engineer or Principal Engineer as well and was able to work there at the Marriott high rise in downtown Phoenix. After graduating he decided to go to Kitchell where he worked there as an estimator and plan manager he is a father of two boys.
Arn graduated in 2015. While attending BYUI-Idaho he attended and participated in the ASC Mixed Use and Commercial competition and served as a ACMS member. Arn had his first internship with Bright Homes in Boise Idaho. Where he had the opportunity in participated in building 180 homes. His second internship was with Ziwck Construction in Salt Lake City where he found his passion for commercial construction had the opportunity to work on the tunnels in BYU- Provo. After completing his second internship he was offered a full time position at Ziwck construction, while still having two semesters until he graduated. While raising his family of nine children. Ziwck offered him the position as a project engineer in one of the projects in Idaho Falls. He is currently working for Lyon homes a startup residential company which builds Single Family Homes. He is the director of operations for Lyon Homes.
Jeremy graduated in 2007. While attending BYU-Idaho he participated in the ASC Design Build Competition and served as the ACMS President. Jeremy's first and second internship were both with the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory – a National Ignition Facility known for the “World's Largest Laser. From 2007-2009 Jeremy then hired on full time with Layton Construction in Colorado working on the Four Seasons Hotel. He then went back to the National Laboratory until 2013 when he hired on with Hensel Phelps. Jeremy continues to work with Hensel Phelps working as a project superintendent.
Nick graduated in April of 2017. During school and early into his career, Nick served in the Utah Army National Guard for six years. He started working at David Weekly Homes that April of 2017 as a superintendent. He was running sixteen homes at a time with four-and-a-half to six months build times. Just short of two years later, Nick switched to H2 Homes. There, he continued working as a superintendent, building two-to-four million dollar homes, running about four homes at a time with twelve month build times. In July of 2020 He and his wife of six years built and completed their own home. In February 2021, Nick left H2 Homes to start his own finish carpentry business called Berlin Homes, LLC and aims to start building specialty homes in a year or so. Nick continues working on his business while producing a small YouTube Channel called Berlin Builds teaching DIY material as a licensed and insured General Contractor.
Tanner graduated with a Construction Management degree in 2015. Throughout his time in school, he worked during his off track as a sales representative and eventually Branch Manager for Rocky Mountain Insulation in Denver Co. In 2013 Tanner Interned with George J. Igel & Co, Inc., a heavy civil contractor out of Columbus Ohio. He later did his second internship with McCarthy Building Companies Inc. out of Phoenix Arizona. This experience led to full time employment where Tanner worked as a Project Engineer, Preconstruction Engineer, Sr. Preconstruction Engineer, and Procurement Manager between 2014 and 2020. Now, Tanner works as a developer for the Scheu Development Company, a small family business, in Simi Valley California.
Randy graduated with a Construction Management Degree with a minor in Business & Industrial Health & Safety in 2013. He did his first internship as a project engineer in 2009 with Anderson Drilling, a Civil Company out of Denver Colorado. Throughout his time in school, Randy worked in the Financial Aide Office as a Lead Student and Executive Office Assistant until 2012, when he then went on to do his second internship as an assistant Estimator for Bateman-Hall, Incorporated in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Randy has continued to work with them since then as a project manager and currently as a controller.
Kyle started school in January of 2016 with the intent of pursuing architecture, but soon realized that that path wasn't for him. Following advice from his first seminar, he and his wife decided to move to Utah where Kyle began framing residential homes. With his newfound hands-on experience, Kyle returned to school wanting to be a Project Manager for a home builder. His first internship was with Centra Homes in Minnesota. Despite the great company, Kyle realized that he didn't want his career to be in residential forever. Kyle then pursued an interest in estimating where he had his second internship with CTI in Ogden Utah. In 2019, following some divine intervention, Kyle began working with Big-D Construction down in Arizona for a year and a half before making his way back to Utah, where he continues to work for BigD Construction today.
Cameron Jackson is a 2014 BYU-Idaho Construction Management graduate. While in school, Cameron did an internship as a project engineer first for The BOLDT Company and then Swinerton Builders with both companies being be based out of Sacramento California. In 2016, Cameron made an adventurous choice and moved to the bay area to work for a fully integrated modular company, known as RAD Urban. He continued to work for them as a Senior Project Engineer and later Project Manager until 2020 when Cameron left to join a few others to co-found another fully integrated modular company where they are developing and delivering new manufacturing concepts.
Nate Speth grew up in West Valley Utah. He attended USU for a year as a Landscape Architecture major before leaving to serve in the Romania/Moldova mission. Following advise from his mission president, Nate began to look into Management Degrees. With an interest in a more “hands on” or technical major, construction management caught his eye. Nate applied and graduated 3 years Later, while also working in the academic advising center. Nate did an internship for Brighton Homes-Idaho and Hensel Phelps while in school. After receiving a fulltime offer with Hensel Phelps, Nate started with them in August of 2016 after graduating. He worked in 4 different positions and moved to 3 different places in 4 years in Southern California and then had the opportunity to move back out to Utah and work in Salt Lake City with their development group. He currently Is working on the 26-story, 700 room convention center hotel in downtown.
Jordan Bales graduated from BYU-Idaho in Construction Management in 2014 with a minor in Business Management. Before that, Jordan worked with Schmueser & Associates in several capacities as a Carpenter, Junior Estimator, and Project Engineer. He did both of his internships with them and after graduating, hired on full time where he has had the opportunity to work as a Project Manager, Estimator, and Corporate Quality Assurance and Quality Control Manager. In 2018 Jordan then switched to Steed Construction Incorporate in Eagle Idaho as an estimator in the pre-construction department for a year before settling in Colorado with his family as he works remotely with Petra Inc. out of Boise, Idaho.
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