Kristina Kenny
“To be a valuable team member, your boots don’t need to be as worn as the foreman’s. You might even carry a clipboard instead of a toolbelt and that’s ok. Everyone brings their own expertise to the table when delivering projects.”
Kristina Kenny, GSC, Project Manager, Colliers Project Leaders
Kristina’s been managing construction projects for general contractors for eight years and is now a trusted advisor and project manager for Colliers Project Leaders. She earned a certificate in project management through Ryerson University, and completed the Project Management Professional exam.
She took interest in the Gold Seal Certification program after noticing the GSC credentials on the business cards of her colleagues. After asking around, she discovered contractors considered it one of the highest levels of industry achievements available. She decided it was the competitive edge she both wanted and needed.
“I really felt it would earn me credibility in the construction industry and would be a wonderful complement to my professional development activities,” she said. “If you’re not continuing to develop your skills, your competition will overtake you.”
Earning the GSC wasn’t only important in giving Kristina the competitive edge, it also meant her clients could put faith in her skills and abilities as a credible and experienced member of the industry.
Her advice to anyone looking to progress in the industry is to be proactive in taking steps like earning your GSC and building your skills.
“If you’re going to call yourself a professional, then you should believe in continuous improvement and professional development,” she said. “If you want to be the very best that you can be, you can’t just sit still.”