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Posted: April 20, 2021
2021 Ones to Watch: Karthikeyan Shanmugam, Bohler
Name: Karthikeyan Shanmugam
Title: Senior Project Manager
Company Name: Bohler
Real estate associations or organizations that you are currently a member of:
American Society of Civil Engineers
How do you keep your team motivated despite conflicts and obstacles?
We meet every day at 8:30 a.m. via Teams set our priorities, share workload, discuss plans for the day. This set time allows us to stay connected throughout the busy week, address any roadblocks, and reminds us that we are a team.
Who was/is your mentor and how did s/he influence/help you in your career?
I have been very fortunate to have great mentors at Bohler and I have always had managers with an open-door policy. For nearly 13 years I was mentored by my manager and received invaluable coaching that got me where I am today. Currently, I am working on my communication and presentation skills with a career coach that Bohler has provided to aid in my professional development. I appreciate that Bohler allows me to continuously grow and develop throughout my career.
What did you want to be when you grew up?
From a young age I knew I wanted to be an engineer designing aircrafts. I did end up becoming an engineer, but I traded aircrafts for buildings and other civil structures.
What led you to your current profession?
I had a vision to design and build structures in NYC. The rest is history!
Top three things on your bucket list:
My list is simple: I would like to go on a vacation with my wife to Europe. I feel yesterday is history and tomorrow is a mystery and today is my gift.
Favorite quote:
“The limit of the possible can only be defined by going beyond them into the impossible” – Artur Clarke
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