What Type Of Person Thrives In The Construction Industry, According To An Engineer I At Granite Construction
Edgar, an Engineer I at Granite Construction, identifies a crucial trait for success in the industry: a willingness to "not be afraid to ask questions," especially of experienced on-site personnel, acknowledging that newcomers "don't know what you're doing" and emphasizing learning from those with more experience. This proactive approach to knowledge acquisition, even if it involves seemingly "dumb questions," is key to growth in this field.
Communication, Problem-Solving, Teamwork, Entry-Level, Overcoming Challenges
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Edgar Sanchez Lopez
Engineer I
Granite Construction
San Jose State University
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Engineering - Civil
Architecture, Construction & Design
Operations and Project Management
First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Don't be afraid to ask questions, even if they seem simple. Experienced workers have a lot of valuable knowledge to share.
2. Set aside your pride and ask for help; it's better to ask than to make mistakes.
3. New engineers often don't know everything, and that's okay. Learning from others is part of the process.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
A big piece of advice is not to be afraid to ask questions, especially when working with your crew on site. We have foremen and other experienced individuals.
Most of us didn't grow up as carpenters or in similar trades. So often, we need to ask them things like, "The plans show this. Do you think this can be done in a day?"
It's about picking their brains and not being afraid to ask. The people who have been in this industry know much more than newcomers.
So, put your pride aside and ask. Even if you think it's a silly question, it's probably not. Once you ask it, you'll know it forever.
Don't be afraid to show that you don't know what you're doing. As a newer engineer, you likely don't know everything yet, and that's okay.
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