From military precision to civilian construction, today’s guest offers a powerful blueprint for transformative leadership. Pete Anzovino recently joined MCFA after retiring from the US Army, coming to us through the Department of Defense SkillBridge Program. This program helps former service members and veterans transition into fulfilling careers in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry.

In this episode, Pete shares how the SkillBridge Program eased his transition and highlighted the surprising parallels between military operations and project management. He discussed the benefits of certifications like Project Management Professional (PMP) to lessons on navigating multiple stakeholders and maintaining clear communication. Pete provides invaluable insights on leveraging military experience in new, impactful ways.

Whether you’re a veteran or simply curious about project leadership, this episode is full of practical guidance and actionable advice for making a meaningful transition! To discover how to lead with purpose, manage with precision, and create impact in any field, tune in today!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Key similarities between military roles and project management in construction.

• Insight into SkillBridge and Hiring Our Heroes, assisting veterans in entering civilian careers.

• The importance of certifications like OSHA-30, ESP, and PMP in the transition process.

• Leadership lessons from the military that apply to managing projects, people, and teams.

Quotes:

“The skills that we use as military officers, whether you're an engineer, [infantry officer, or an armor officer], everything you're doing relates to project management. You're managing people, time, funds, resources in general to accomplish a mission.” — Pete Anzovino

“When we were going through the [SkillBridge] program, whether we ended up employed with MCFA or not, – [it] was a great opportunity to gain exposure to industry but also walk away with three certifications that – would look great on a resume.” — Pete Anzovino

“Do the best you can with what you have right now.” — Pete Anzovino

“If you're in a [SkillBridge program], definitely leverage your fellow SkillBridge fellows because everyone's having a different experience and you can learn something from everybody.” — Pete Anzovino

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Pete Anzovino on LinkedIn

DoD SkillBridge

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OSHA 30-Hour Training

Envision Sustainability Professional (ESP) Training

Project Management Professional (PMP) Training

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