College Experiences That Helped a Construction Manager at DMCI Project Developers Succeed
Joselle's college success stemmed from prioritizing academics—"I was a nerd in college, so that was my priority"—and graduating with honors. Networking played a crucial role, with friendships forged outside Joselle's major, particularly with civil engineering students met through Ultimate Frisbee, proving invaluable in developing teamwork skills essential for a construction management career.
Networking, Teamwork, Project Management, Hard work/Discipline, Academic Excellence
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Joselle Civil
Construction Manager
DMCI Project Developers Inc.
University of the Philippines - Diliman, 2013
UCLA Anderson, MBA Candidate '25
Engineering - Civil
Architecture, Construction & Design, Real Estate
Operations and Project Management
International Student, Scholarship Recipient, Student Athlete
Video Highlights
1. Prioritize academics and aim for high grades (e.g., graduating with honors) to strengthen your job applications.
2. Network with people from diverse fields and backgrounds to build connections and understand teamwork dynamics.
3. Develop strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, which are crucial in construction management. Extracurricular activities, like joining a club, are a great way to build these skills.
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
First of all, I studied and did the work. I was a nerd in college, so that was my priority. I graduated with honors, which was very helpful when I was starting my career.
But I also expanded my network and made friends outside of my major. In fact, my closest friends from college are civil engineering majors. They're friends I met through Ultimate Frisbee.
Having them broaden not just my network, but also my understanding of people and teams, really came in handy when I went into this construction management role.