DHA
Construction Management

Fresh out of Colorado School of Mines with my civil engineering degree, I faced a pivotal decision: Join a big-name engineering firm or general contractor for the prestige, resources, and fast track... or go with a smaller family construction company run by my father-in-law. I chose the less glamorous path—the small firm. And it turned out to be the most rewarding choice of my career. In a small company, there's freedom: Room to experiment with new ideas, innovate on the spot