823 Advizers
Claire
Construction Project Manager
HELIX Environmental Planning Inc
Oregon State University
Q1Career path
Environmental Science
Project Management
Career Exploration
5:20
"I feel like that's the best part about college is giving you opportunities to figure that out for yourself."
Q2Main responsibilities
Environmental Science
Business Development
Project Management
4:01
"So my job is managing a lot of those projects from start to finish. So big picture is get the projects."
Q3Day in the life
Communication
Teamwork
Project Management
4:05
"The biggest thing is that we're managing a lot of projects at once."
Q4Most important skills - role
Project Management
Teamwork
Time Management
4:39
"Time management and multitasking is really important because we are working on so many projects at once."
Q5Favorite parts - role
Environmental Science
Teamwork
Project Management
2:28
"One of the things that I enjoy the most is managing some of the multidisciplinary projects and being able to work with multiple teams."
Q6Biggest challenge - role
Business Development
Project Bidding
Team Building
2:22
"dealing with also your bidding on competitive projects as well. And it sometimes it can be really competitive."
Q7Favorite parts - industry
Environmental Sustainability
Project Management
Teamwork
2:05
"everybody's a little bit more motivated to get stuff done. And it's just kind of goes hand in hand that doing well as a company means that we're doing well at our job and that means protecting and enhancing natural resources."
Q8Who thrives in industry
Motivation
Project Management
Ambition
2:17
"People who will do really well are those who are really motivated to get work done, be productive, continuously pursue new project ideas"
Q9Wish known before - industry
Environmental Science
Construction
Project Management
2:09
"It's less about finding the perfect job and more about finding a field that aligns with your values and interests. Don't be afraid to explore!"
Q10Entry-level positions
Environmental Planning
Entry-Level Jobs
Project Management
1:57
"That's where I started at right after I finished my undergraduate degree."
Q11Significant lesson - career
Teamwork
Project Management
Resilience
3:00
"sometimes maybe your technology skills are a lot better. Like, you know, it, it varies a lot."
Q12College ideas for success
Career Exploration
Job Search
Networking
4:42
"It's like you have a lot of time, don't stress yourself out. Like things will fall into place and you'll find a career that works for you."
Q13How identity impacted career
Overcoming Challenges
Women in Construction
Networking
2:42
"I think you just have to walk in with your head held high and have your confidence and, you know, lean on your resources to help you get there."