Favorite Parts Of Working In The Construction And Concrete Industry As An ERP Project Manager
Thomas enjoys the tangible results of "really tangible work" in the construction and concrete industry, citing involvement in major projects like Minneapolis stadiums and light rail. The industry's experienced professionals and widespread presence, allowing for impactful work "anywhere," also contribute to Thomas's job satisfaction.
Project Management, Construction Industry, Tangible Results, Teamwork, Career Development
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Thomas Becken
ERP Project Manager
Cemstone Products Company
St. Olaf College, 2015
UCLA Anderson MBA
Economics
Architecture, Construction & Design
Operations and Project Management
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Tangible results: Working on large-scale projects like stadiums and light rail systems provides a clear sense of accomplishment and allows you to see the direct impact of your work.
2. Industry expertise: The construction industry has many experienced professionals who can provide valuable mentorship and opportunities to learn from their extensive knowledge.
3. Wide range of opportunities: The construction industry is geographically diverse, offering numerous job opportunities and the chance to work on projects across various locations and contribute to society.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your industry?
There are many things I really enjoy about construction and concrete in general. I think the biggest is just being a part of really tangible work; you get to see the results. My company built some of the biggest stadiums in Minneapolis and worked on large light rail projects.
Being able to see and experience the thing you're a part of in the real world, and knowing it's such an important part of that world, is really unique about this industry. I feel like the people are also really unique.
There are many people who are lifers in the industry and have been around for a long time. They know the ins and outs of their product or industry so well, and you can learn so much just from being around them for a short amount of time.
Lastly, this industry stretches everywhere. You can find jobs and work on projects anywhere. It's such an important, ingrained part of society too, so you really feel like you're making a difference and an impact in small ways.