To the untrained eye, many crucial elements of a given engineering project may be invisible. In this episode, RTM Civil Engineer Matt Whisler sits down with fellow Principal Dave Piluski to continue their conversation about how RTM civil engineers tackle those critical but invisible elements and reflect on how RTM earns project partners' trust.

Weathering life’s storms takes teamwork, strong relationships, and creative stormwater management. In this episode, Civil Engineer Matt Whisler sits down with fellow Principal Dave Piluski to discuss the collaborative communication that makes RTM’s civil engineering team unique, through the lens of two specialized projects.  

We gain wisdom as the sum of our experiences, and just like in civil engineering, it is the inner work that is important. In this episode, Principal and Civil Engineer Matt Whisler sits down with Head of Talent Acquisition Jen Mikulski to trace his career path. From his start building skateboard ramps, Matt shares how he built the career of knowledge that he brings to his position as principal at RTM today.

Both careers and buildings start with simple concepts and grow into impressive constructions. In this episode, Jeff Hancock sits down with Jen Mikulski, head of talent acquisition, to trace how he built his career and elaborate on the skills guiding his continued growth as a principal in RTM’s Dallas office.

When an office runs smoothly, what does it look, sound and feel like? In this episode, Jen Mikulski, Head of Talent Acquisition for RTM Engineering Consultants, sits down with Jeff Hancock, Principal & Office Leader of RTM’s Dallas office.  Jeff shares how, as an office leader, he monitors morale, facilitates communication, and balances assignments to keep his team collaborating cohesively. 

Our values shape our vision of success and provide the template for pursuing it, and shared values lead to shared victories. In this episode, Rod Finkle, director of corporate development, sits down with fellow RTM Principal Dave Piluski to share how intentionality, connection, and shared passion help him build strong relationships with partners and teammates in his day-to-day work.

What happens to your career, your team, and your day to day happiness when the position is optimized to fit the team member, not the other way around? In this episode, Director of Corporate Development at RTM Rod Finkle sits down with fellow Principal Dave Piluski to share the story of how he discovered RTM, and—more importantly—why he stayed.  

Though conventional wisdom tells us that our attitude is the key to tackling challenges, our team and the culture of our workplace are what frame an opportunity as either overwhelming, or energizing. In this episode, Orlando Principal Randy Moss shares his journey from discovering RTM to crafting a role with the company that enables him to continue his professional growth while helping colleagues grow in their own careers.

When we replace our mental image of leadership as a ladder with one of leadership as a web of shared wisdom, we better understand how collaborative leadership supports those involved and offers them support. In this episode, Randy Moss, a Principal at RTM’s Orlando Office, shares how RTM’s CORE values and commitment to mentorship create an energizing environment for top engineering talent at all career levels. 

A trusted partnership between engineers and architects requires each side to care about building relationships as much as building buildings. In this episode, we listen to three conversations between architects from trusted partners and their RTM counterparts as they discuss the shared values and distinctive expertise that form the foundation of lasting partnerships.