Every job has it challenges but there's always something that makes it worth it. Maybe it's your coworkers, the flexibility, or your steady routine!
What's the part of your job that you look forward to?
One the THE very best part of being an Estimator is that I get to see drawings for projects long before most people get to. It's quite satisfying to see a project through from drawings to final completion.
I remember the first time I saw the Chase Center in San Francisco, it was basically a big hole with a lot of people setting up footings. Then I got to see it JUST before it opened to the public.
When you see that kind of transformation, it hits you. When you see the drawings and renderings come to life you feel a part of the project.
Working with my amazing team to create better experiences here for our members of course!
Fixing broken workflows. Fortunately I came into the industry while the paperless transition was in full effect, and there was a huge void of knowledge on software capabilities. It allowed me to establish myself as a trusted fix-it man. There is not much of anything at work more rewarding to me that hearing how much time is saved just by programming a macro, or teaching someone how to export/import information instead of typing it out.
For me, the best part of the job is seeing a project go from drawings on the screen to a real building. As an estimator, I get to see the full picture early on and then watch it take shape just the way we planned. Turning counts and numbers into something real is what makes it all worth it. And of course, when the final number actually matches the bid, that’s a reason to celebrate.
Honestly, all of YOU!! There's nothing like getting to know all of you both personally & professionally and helping each of you have your voices heard.
I've been lucky enough to see so many of you reach personal milestones (e.g., getting married, having kids, moving) or even share in some sadness. Additionally, I've had the pleasure of watching so many of you grow professionally in your careers.
To me, there's genuinely nothing better than sharing in these moments with all of you. So… thank YOU!!! Here are two Unbound photos I stole from @Liz Larsen 😀
📸 @Rebecca Yu , @David Cutler, @George Othitis @Troy DeGroot @Liz Larsen @Darbie @Doug McLean @Isaac.Harned
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