It’s summertime again and that means it’s time to introduce some of our summer interns! We asked them a few fun questions to help us get to know them a bit better.
Samir Ramanathan
Birthday Season: Winter ❄️
The best movie ever is: The Gentleman
My favorite candy is: Peanut Butter Filled M&Ms
My favorite sports team: Warriors, 49rs, Giants
If I could turn into any animal, it would it be: a Gorilla 🦍
If money were not an option my dream vacation is: Trip to Barcelona. I have some friends in Spain I would like to visit.
I wanted to join the construction industry because: I have always enjoyed building and heavy equipment.
Something you want to learn during your internship: How the trades work on a job site and how they actually build from the ground up.
If I could eat one thing for the rest of my life it would be: Steak and fries 🥩🍟
Assigned: Casey-Fogli, Carpenter Apprentice
School: Cal Poly
Josh Galyean
Birthday Season: Fall 🍂
The best movie ever is: Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith
My favorite candy is: Heath Bar
My favorite sports team: The 49ers, The Chargers, The Oregon State Beavers
If I could turn into any animal, it would it be: a Bald Eagle 🦅
If money were not an option my dream vacation is: Bavaria and southern Germany. I took German for 4 years in high school and did lots of research on the area. It looks super pretty and peaceful with some great hikes and lots of castles to go see.
I wanted to join the construction industry because: I was interested in how the world around me was built. Plus I really enjoy LEGOs, and the construction industry is one of the closest jobs I can get to real-life LEGOs.
Something you want to learn during your internship: How to better understand the unspoken/not as obvious things that people/clients want.
If I could eat one thing for the rest of my life it would be: A burger with a side salad 🍔🥗
Assigned: McGuire and Hester, Sacramento
School: Oregon State University
Clayton Seastrand
Birthday Season: Fall 🍂
The best movie ever is: Good Will Hunting
My favorite candy is: Reese’s Cups
My favorite sports team: Los Angeles Chargers
If I could turn into any animal, it would it be: a Lion 🦁
If money were not an option my dream vacation is: I would go to Australia to watch some rugby games and hang out at Bondi Beach.
I wanted to join the construction industry because: I grew up in with my dad and uncles in the construction industry and saw the personal relationships they had formed with their peers. I remember how well they all got along with each other on and off the job. That’s something that I value and want to have in my career after college.
Something you want to learn during your internship: The goal for this summer is to familiarize and get a basic understanding of daily operations in the industry as well as form new relationships with other employees.
If I could eat one thing for the rest of my life it would be: Cheeseburger 🍔
Assigned: McGuire and Hester, Las Positas College
School: UC Berkeley
Celeste Gonzalez
Birthday Season: Fall 🍂
The best movie ever is: Spider-man: No Way Home 🕷
My favorite candy is: Peanut M&M’s
My favorite sports team: FC Barcelona, Chivas, Warriors, Stanford Women’s Basketball, Packers, Cal Football, and A’s.
If I could turn into any animal, it would it be: a Baby Goat or Capybara 🐐
If money were not an option my dream vacation is: Traveling throughout Europe (Spain, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy, etc.) to learn new cultures and perspectives.
I wanted to join the construction industry because: I want to create new spaces for my community.
Something you want to learn during your internship: How to effectively understand systems (irrigation, landscape, etc.) on plans and the usage within the job site.
If I could eat one thing for the rest of my life it would be: Chilaquiles
Assigned: McGuire and Hester, Estimating
School: UC Berkeley
Evan Shields
Birthday Season: Spring 🌷
The best movie ever is: Hot Rod
My favorite candy is: Junior Mints
My favorite sports team: SF Giants
If I could turn into any animal, it would it be: an Eagle 🦅
If money were not an option my dream vacation is: Alaska hunting trip
I wanted to join the construction industry because: I enjoy seeing progress and trying to figure out the best way to complete one big puzzle
Something you want to learn during your internship: I’d like to learn a bit about underground construction as well.
If I could eat one thing for the rest of my life it would be: Steak and mashed potatoes
Assigned: McGuire and Hester, Sacramento Downtown Mobility Project
School: Sacramento State University
Collin Power
Birthday Season: Summer ☀️
The best movie ever is: Tron Legacy
My favorite candy is: Kit-Kat
My favorite sports team: Raiders, Warriors, Giants
If I could turn into any animal, it would it be: a Dog 🐶
If money were not an option my dream vacation is: Switzerland
I wanted to join the construction industry because: I really enjoy seeing how things are built and experiencing the progress first hand.
Something you want to learn during your internship: I want to learn the tasks of a Project Engineer and how to perform them
If I could eat one thing for the rest of my life it would be: Surf and turf
Assigned: McGuire and Hester, SFIA TI Frontal Gates B3/C1
School: CSU Chico
Alex Carlson
Birthday Season: Summer ☀️
The best movie ever is: The Empire Strikes Back
My favorite candy is: Skittles
My favorite sports team: 49ers, Warriors, Giants
If I could turn into any animal, it would it be: a Penguin 🐧
If money were not an option my dream vacation is: My dream vacation would be to go to Australia since I have always wanted to go mostly because of the wildlife.
Something you want to learn during your internship: I want to learn about takeoffs and just the everyday work that it takes to keep these projects running.
If I could eat one thing for the rest of my life it would be: Burger with fries 🍔🍟
Assigned: McGuire and Hester, Oyster Point
School: CSU East Bay
Michael Proffitt
Birthday Season: Summer ☀️
The best movie ever is: Talladega Nights
My favorite candy is: Skittles
My favorite sports team: Athletics, Warriors, Raiders
If I could turn into any animal, it would it be: a Kangaroo 🦘
If money were not an option my dream vacation is: Australia
I wanted to join the construction industry because: I wanted a hands-on career with a project to vision from start to finish.
Something you want to learn during your internship: I want to learn as many concepts as possible that aren’t typically taught inside the classroom, but can be taught on the job sites specifically
If I could eat one thing for the rest of my life it would be: Pizza
Assigned: McGuire and Hester, Oakland Area
School: Oregon State University
Tony Contreras
Birthday Season: Summer ☀️
The best movie ever is: Spiderman No Way Home
My favorite candy is: Reese’s pieces
My favorite sports team: Oakland A’s, Raiders, Chivas
If I could turn into any animal, it would it be: a Flying Squirrel 🐿
If money were not an option my dream vacation is: Bora Bora, just because of its clear blue waters and its surrounding views.
I wanted to join the construction industry because: I find it to be an interesting industry where you can always expect the unexpected. Its just one of the best industries to work for.
Something you want to learn during your internship: I didn’t have a fixed mindset when coming into my internship on what I wanted to learn specifically. I came in with an open mind and ready to learn as much as I can. The main thing that I wanted to learn was the steps taken in order to place a successful bid.
If I could eat one thing for the rest of my life it would be: In n Out Double Double with Animal Fries 🍔🍟
Assigned: McGuire and Hester, Estimating
School: CSU East Bay
Nick Miglio
Birthday Season: Spring 🌷
The best movie ever is: Interstellar
My favorite candy is: Sour Patch Watermelon or Swedish Fish
My favorite sports team: San Francisco Giants, 49ers, and Golden State Warriors
If I could turn into any animal, it would it be: a Lion 🦁
If money were not an option my dream vacation is: Somewhere tropical where I can sit on a warm beach with a cold drink.
I wanted to join the construction industry because: It has been a part of my life since I was a kid. I’ve always been fascinated by the construction process and look forward to learning as much as I can about it.
Something you want to learn during your internship: I want to learn how I can look at a set of plans and understand the steps I need to take to make those plans reality.
Assigned: McGuire and Hester, Parnassus
School: San Diego State University
Grace Wasson
Birthday Season: Summer ☀️
The best movie ever is: Interstellar
My favorite candy is: Reese’s Pieces
My favorite sports team: SF Giants, Michigan Wolverines
If I could turn into any animal, it would it be: a Tiger 🐯
If money were not an option my dream vacation is: Italy because I have never been and it is beautiful.
I wanted to join the construction industry because: A construction company is great place to learn how a business is run. Witnessing real world business transactions is great experience that I can compare to my school work in the Fall.
Something you want to learn during your internship: Become better at using Excel.
If I could eat one thing for the rest of my life it would be: Tacos! 🌮
Assigned: Harbor Linx Business Support, Accounting
School: University of Michigan