Assistant Project Manager
Robins & Morton
Robins & Morton is a privately held construction firm with 10 offices across the Southeast and in Texas. It specializes in the construction of healthcare, hospitality, higher education, entertainment, sports and government buildings. The company is consistently ranked among the top five general contractors in the U.S. by Modern Healthcare magazine and one of the top 10 in the Southeast by Engineering News-Record magazine.
Tell us a little about what you do in your role at Robins & Morton
As an assistant project manager, I plan, direct and coordinate construction activities to complete project objectives within the specified time frame. Some examples include contract management, budget management, material procurement, and more. I work closely with our clients, business partners and other members of the Robins & Morton team to deliver exceptional work.
Why did your company join our advisory board?
Robins & Morton encourages its team members to engage with and develop young professionals. Serving on the Building Construction Science Advisory Board allows me to share real-time advancements within the construction industry and network with the next generation of construction professionals. Mississippi State has an impressive Building Construction Science department, and it鈥檚 a privilege to be a part of guiding its future.
What piece of advice do you have for students?
Never miss out on an opportunity to learn. You are in a place saturated with knowledge of professors and your peers. No matter the situation or project, always push to learn more. Take the next step in college and internships to go the extra mile and learn more than what is needed. Ensure that you understand everything and can apply it to what you will be doing. When you get into your professional career, learning opportunities are immense and starting now will just help you achieve more later.
Building Construction Science
