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Constructing Greatness
Nicholas Ofak
65 episodes
1 month ago
Nicholas Ofak is a business owner, Entrepreneur, former D1 College Athlete, Construction Manager and Builder who has managed constructing nearly $500 million of various projects. The main goal of this podcast is to inspire and educate about the value and significance of working in construction while sharing real stories from tradesmen and professionals in construction along with various other industry leaders and founders. This is the tradesmanship and entrepreneurship podcast.

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Nicholas Ofak is a business owner, Entrepreneur, former D1 College Athlete, Construction Manager and Builder who has managed constructing nearly $500 million of various projects. The main goal of this podcast is to inspire and educate about the value and significance of working in construction while sharing real stories from tradesmen and professionals in construction along with various other industry leaders and founders. This is the tradesmanship and entrepreneurship podcast.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Journey of a Mechanical Engineer: Insights from Jim Gardler, Director of MEP Operations
Constructing Greatness
54 minutes 14 seconds
1 year ago
The Journey of a Mechanical Engineer: Insights from Jim Gardler, Director of MEP Operations

Did you know, right after high school, what you wanted to do with your life?


For most people, even those with a strong inclination when they are kids, it takes time, patience, proper support and guidance, and multiple experiences. 


Today, I'm joined by Jim Gardler, Director of MEP Operations at Bala Consulting Engineers, to talk about his vocational discovery journey, the moment he realized he wanted to be a mechanical engineer, and the choices and experiences that led him to develop a successful career in the construction industry. 


Throughout our conversation, you'll hear about Jim's passion for taking things apart to understand how they worked, how he progressed from mechanical engineer to project manager to working with commissioning, and finally, his position as a Director at Bala. Jim also talks about the several certifications he worked on to "put his money where his mouth is" and keep growing as a professional, his love for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, how it stimulates not only his physical but his mental health, and shares his thoughts on the choice every kid faces after finishing high school. 


Some Questions I Ask:

  • When you were a teenager, did you know you wanted to be an engineer? (4:00)
  • Could you talk about your consulting experience at Polaris? (19:40)


In This Episode, You Will Learn:

  • Jim talks about his first steps in engineering (8:40)
  • About Jim's passion for working hands-on (16:50)
  • What is commissioning? Jim talks about his first experiences in the field (23:30)
  • A bit about Bala's culture (32:00)
  • Jim's thoughts on "doing hard things every day for an easy life" (40:00)
  • Jim shares terrific advice for high schoolers thinking about joining the construction industry (45:10)


Connect with Jim:

  • LinkedIn


Let's Connect!

  • LinkedIn
  • Instagram 
  • Twitter
  • MPC Builders - Website
  • MPC Builders - Facebook

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Constructing Greatness
Nicholas Ofak is a business owner, Entrepreneur, former D1 College Athlete, Construction Manager and Builder who has managed constructing nearly $500 million of various projects. The main goal of this podcast is to inspire and educate about the value and significance of working in construction while sharing real stories from tradesmen and professionals in construction along with various other industry leaders and founders. This is the tradesmanship and entrepreneurship podcast.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.