Jamie Breme, the Director of Business Development was featured as a top transportation construction leader in American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)’s latest magazine. In the feature, she was asked questions along with other female leaders in the construction industry.
Transportation Builder’s editorial team asked Jamie a variety of questions to answer her industry outlook, advice, and favorite projects.
Q: With new projects happening as a result of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funding, what opportunities do you see coming?
JB: With the infusion of IIJA funding, we will have the ability to grow very diverse career or company portfolios because the funding touches more than just surface transportation. Construction opportunities will span a spectrum of market segments from power grid reliability, broadband connectivity, electric mobility, water restorations and digital transformations, all with a dedicated funding source to support project delivery. My hope is career diversity coupled with a secure funding outlook will make our industry an attractive and stable place to build careers. This is a historic opportunity for new talented employees to become part of a rare and exciting investment in our nation’s infrastructure
Q: What is the favorite project you have worked on and why?
JB: My favorite is actually two sister projects located in Northern Virginia. When they were built over 10 years, ago the 495 and 95 Express Lanes Projects were a totally new concept for the region—a once in a generation infrastructure investment that improved mobility for travelers, enhanced quality of life and reduced carbon emissions on two busy interstate highways. Working on these projects afforded me the opportunity to truly transform my career by building a robust network. I was able to work with so many wonderful colleagues, agency leaders, elected officials and stakeholders each of whom expanded my industry knowledge, technical expertise and business acumen all of which have enabled me to have an outstanding career in this industry.
Q: What advice would you give young people just starting out in this field?
JB: Take the chance, say “yes” to new projects, and ask for stretch assignments to grow your skillset. The infrastructure industry is a wonderful place to build a career but take the chance to actively engage in it! Let your mentors know that you are interested in expanding your knowledge, continuing to grow your skillset, and fulfilling your professional goals.
Congratulations, Jaime! Great Article!
Click below to read the rest of the January/February edition of American Road & Transportation Builders Association.
https://www.artba.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/TB-Jan-Feb-2023-web.pdf