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    Construction Journeyman to Site Superintendent: Building Dreams with Isaac Guzman

    Date: Jun 10, 2024 3:07:47 PM | Author: Molly Haack

    Building Dreams: A Resilient Path

     
    When Isaac Guzman and his family immigrated to the U.S. from Mexico, they settled in Utah, where Isaac's father worked in the construction trade. After attending two middle and three high schools and living in five states, Isaac graduated from High School in 2002. Despite seeing much of the world, Isaac took a gap year after graduation to travel, explore employment opportunities, and reflect on his life options.
     
    One of Isaac's key goals was to find work he loved, purchase a home, and build a solid foundation.
     
    As a carpenter, Isaac sharpened his skills for over 20 years at several construction firms in Wisconsin before joining C.D. Smith in 2018. He served as a journeyman carpenter and excelled in his career. Isaac had mastered the English language and was able to help those with language barriers navigate the trades and find fulfilling roles in the construction industry.
     
    As a journeyman, Isaac contributed to K-12, industrial, and wastewater treatment facility projects. His mentors recognized his leadership talent and promoted him to assistant superintendent.
     
    Isaac is now a site superintendent working on a healthcare facility project. He is well-respected among his peers and clients for his ability to “get things done right.”
    CD Smith Superintendent Isaac Guzman in project jobsite trailer on laptop
    "I enjoy seeing a job turn from foundation to frame, see the finishes come in, and watch the project come off the plan pages. I enjoy the trades and C.D. Smith has been a great cultural fit for me. The compensation and work-life balance offer me the stability I want to provide for my wife and children." -Isaac Guzman, Superintendent, C.D Smith Construction

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    Date: Spring 2024 | Author: Molly Haack

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