Colorado State University Construction Management senior, Jack Jambor, didn’t have much choice when it came to his career. It found him through his parents. With his mother, a landscape architect, and father, a professional landscaper in Boulder County, Colorado, Jambor always knew his path would be similar. He just didn’t know which construction discipline he would claim, or would claim him.
Having worked in several construction trades, including hardwood flooring – “Rough for a tall guy,” said Jambor – it was actually a coworker, a CSU CM alumnus, who first told Jambor he should check out the construction management program at CSU. Knowing he wanted a more focused career, Jambor did just that.
Serving on a competition team made the difference
After participating on a competition team his sophomore year and tasting a first place win, Jambor was hooked on competing. For a total of three years he served on the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) competition team, representing CSU at the national level. Taking two first place trophies and one second place, Jambor praises his competition experiences.
“Being part of a competition team teaches teamwork, curriculum application, builds networking with industry partners, and provides new friends!” he said. “I wouldn’t trade that experience for anything.”
Advice for CM students
Jambor didn’t hesitate when asked what advice he would offer CM students following in his footsteps.
“Get involved! You learn quickly that it’s easier with teamwork than individually,” he said. He also added, “Students should be prepared to offer feedback because they’ll be asked for it. That’s a credit to the department. Students should ask questions and visit professors during their office hours; they’re great resources.”
As for his future, Jambor has a job after graduation with the company with whom he served his internship, FCI Constructors. He hopes to continue work with the Denver International Airport concourse expansion project, as a field engineer.
Over the next five to 10 years, Jambor sees himself moving up to a project management position, or even higher, becoming involved with CM’s Professional Advisory Board, and becoming an influencer with the ABC Rocky Mountain chapter.
The words of a former supervisor resonated with Jambor, “You don’t know everything – you’ll never know everything, but that’s okay…it’s why you have a team.” Jambor is definitely a team player, and looks forward to contributing in every way possible, as he embarks on his new career in the industry.
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