Colby, at 29 years old with a wife and two small children, began his career in construction at the age of 16 as a residential framer. Over the years, he has gained experience across various industries, finding his greatest success in construction. Colby is an integral part of the team at OSR, where his dedication and expertise significantly contribute to the company’s success in delivering high-quality construction projects across multiple locations. His hands-on experience and leadership qualities exemplify the traits that make travel superintendents indispensable in the construction industry.
We checked in with Colby with a few questions about his experience on the road:
- If you had to motivate a team of tired and stressed workers, what would you do?
When allowed by the General Contractor I bring my Smoker on site and cook lunch for the crew usually brisket and bratwurst. - What’s your approach to ensuring safety standards are met on every project you oversee?
PPE checks every morning as we head up to the roof. And routine random checks throughout the day. - What’s the most memorable roofing site you’ve worked on and why?
Ace Hardware distribution center in Kansas City, largest building I’ve worked on and we were right below all the planes coming in for a landing at the airport. - If commercial roofing sites had theme songs, what would be playing on yours?
100 bad days -AJR - If you could magically speed up one part of the roofing process, what would it be and why?
Loading the roof. Hands down