Women in Construction: Breaking Barriers & Building Futures with Jamie Cox

What does it take to thrive as a woman in construction? The Women in Construction Series aims to provide answers and motivate aspiring leaders in construction, fresh graduates exploring career options, or women considering a career shift. Here, we feature trailblazing female leaders making a difference in the construction industry. Listen as Steve Harper gives the spotlight to Jamie Cox, the Capital Projects Manager at Colorado Mesa University. Jamie shares her incredible journey from what influenced her childhood interests, studying environmental design and architecture, to leading large-scale capital projects.  Jamie shares how her background in architecture and hands-on construction experience opened doors in unexpected ways, including a pivotal moment working under Discovery Channel founder John Hendricks.  With insights into construction project management and building a professional support network, Jamie encourages women to explore the broad and exciting possibilities in the world of construction and architecture. Jamie's story is a powerful testament to what's possible for women in construction, especially for those navigating a male-dominated industry. Before hitting play, don't forget to grab a pen and paper. You will learn a lot of lessons that you can apply not just in architecture and construction but also in life! In this video: 0:15 - About Women in Construction 1:35 - Special Guest 2:58 - Jamie's Background 5:28 - Transition to Leadership Role 20:24 - Observations in the Field 21:31 - Advice for Women 36:35 - Recommendations for Leaders For those wanting to connect with Jamie Cox directly, she welcomes outreach at [email protected]. This series is co-presented by Owner Insite and Ripple Central. #ownerinsite #ripplecentral #womeninconstruction #jamiecox #constructioncareers #architecturetoconstruction #femaleprojectmanager #leadershipinconstruction #capitalprojects