E95: Stacie Ramos - How to juggle BD, Estimating, Preconstruction Services and Work Force Development đ„
May 20, 2024
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Stacie Ramos, Preconstruction Manager at KCI Construction Company, shares insights on taking risks in preconstruction, transitioning from MEP design to estimating, workforce development, offering preconstruction services to owners, business development, and time management in the construction industry.
Making bold leaps and taking risks is significant in preconstruction careers.
Collaboration and workforce development are essential to address industry challenges and future demands.
Deep dives
Stacey Ramos' Journey from MEP Designer to Pre-Construction and Business Development Manager
Stacey Ramos, the pre-construction and business development manager at KCI Construction, shares her unconventional career path from an MEP designer to where she is today. With a family background in construction, Stacey transitioned from being an engineering designer to construction management, where she found her passion. Her journey highlights the importance of being open to new opportunities and taking risks, traits essential for success in the industry.
Impact of MEP Design Experience on Pre-Construction Role
Stacey emphasizes how her 12-year experience as an MEP designer provided a strong foundation for her current role in pre-construction. Her time designing helped her develop skills in visualizing spaces, understanding end-user needs, and enhancing blueprint reading abilities. This background has proven invaluable in navigating the complexities of pre-construction projects.
Importance of Collaborative Project Delivery Models and Workforce Development
Stacey discusses the shift towards collaboration in project delivery models, emphasizing the need for workforce development to address the impending retirement of industry experts. She advocates for preparing the next generation of construction professionals and highlights the significance of developing skills in MEP and fire protection to meet industry demands.
Integration of Technology in Pre-Construction and Business Development
Stacey reflects on the role of technology in improving pre-construction processes and enhancing business development efforts. She emphasizes the importance of leveraging tools like building connected and pipeline suite for efficient bid solicitation and project management. Stacey envisions integrating pre-construction processes with operational systems to ensure seamless data flow and project continuity from inception to completion.
Join Gareth McGlynn on this episode of The Preconstruction Podcast as he sits down with Stacie Ramos, Preconstruction Manager at KCI Construction Company, to get into the dynamic world of preconstruction and estimating.
Topics Covered:
Taking Risks and Being a Gambler: The significance of making bold leaps within preconstruction.
Transition from MEP Design to Estimating (2014): How 13 years as an MEP designer set the stage for Stacey's successful shift to estimating.
The Dark Arts of Reading Plans
Workforce Development
The Battle of Titles: How the roles of âPreconstructionâ and âEstimatingâ affect the recruitment of graduates into the field.
Offering Preconstruction Services to Owners: The importance of standardizing preconstruction services.
Business Development in Preconstruction: Uncovering where the magic happens in the business development side of preconstruction.
Time Management
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