In this episode of Blue Collar StartUp, host Mike Nelson interviews Scott Lawler, Chief Estimator at LeChase Construction. Tune in to hear about why Scott wanted to be an estimator, how school shaped his career path, finding construction opportunities, and more!

Contact Scott at [email protected] with any questions or inquiries you might have.

0:15 Opening Thoughts

0:53 Introducing Scott Lawler

3:44 20 Years with LeChase

5:50 Retention Rates

7:42 Bending the 9-5 Structure

11:26 Construction is Essential

12:55 Estimate Conversations

14:58 Why HVCC?

23:33 Sales and Estimating

32:54 Finding Opportunities

40:08 Northeast Construction Trades Workforce Coalition

44:42 Workforce Retirement and Opportunity

46:22 Where to Find Scott  

47:19 Reaching out to LeChase