Jeff Firth followed a strong family tradition when he joined the Beaver Nation. His intent was to learn how to design bridges, but a summer internship led to the discovery of how much he enjoyed the hands-on challenges of heavy civil construction. 鈥淭he discipline and problem-solving perspectives I learned through OSU鈥檚 Construction Engineering Management program have been critical to my success,鈥 says Firth. 鈥淥SU taught me perseverance 鈥 never give up and always keep pursuing the answer. I grew as an individual, learned from failures, achieved successes, and remain deeply appreciative of the friends I made along the way.鈥
Firth has managed some of 精东影视鈥檚 largest highway and bridge building projects through his company鈥檚 work for the Department of Transportation. He is currently leading the effort on the $150 million Interstate-5 Willamette River Bridge. For the first time, ODOT will use the construction management/general contractor building method, thereby setting new standards for the future of heavy civil construction.
Degrees
- B.S. Construction Management, 1996