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constructable and equally , that the constructability feedback was not making it back to the designers to learn from . This was a humbling moment and I eventually shared that I ’ d designed the building . The team ’ s response was great . They took me under their wing , I walked the site with them and absorbed a lot . It made me realize that I still had a lot to learn about buildings and that I probably wouldn ’ t get the experience I desired staying in a purely architectural environment . So , that was when I decided to transition to the general contracting side of the industry and only really wanted to make that move if it was in partnership with McCarthy .
“ I ’ ve been with McCarthy now for over 12 years , starting in field operations and managing trade partners . I then went into the office and did estimating for a couple of years , and it was good to reengage with the design element of the process . I naturally transitioned into a design management role , and now lead our design phase services department in California . I oversee estimating , preconstruction , design management and virtual design and construction ( VDC ). I love seeing everything come together and overseeing the teams that are responsible for making that happen . I engage with clients and design partners very early on in the process .
“ When I was in college , I was in love with the idea of the master builder ; somebody who can create something from nothing , a creative thinker , a designer , but also with technical and engineering acumen and the ability to coordinate and execute a vision . Over the years I ’ ve realized that the concept of the master builder isn ’ t necessarily a single person , but rather necessitates a highly collaborative interdisciplinary team . What I ’ m most passionate about
is what it takes to bring that kind of team together . Prior to stepping into my current role , I was part of the executive leadership team on the 2.4 billion-dollar California Tower project . My day-today was very much about getting the team organized , establishing strong communication channels and problem solving . Today , in my current role , while I oversee all ongoing projects , I very much empower my staff to embrace that organizational role and support them in being able to do so .
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