Episode 141: ‘Construction Hero’ with Elizabeth Barnhart
In this episode:
Angela Gardner and Christi Powell welcome back Elizabeth Barnhart, a project engineer at Kiewit - one of North America’s largest and most respected engineering and construction organizations.. Elizabeth shares her inspiring journey from a mining engineering graduate at WVU to a project engineer living in multiple states and working on large-scale tunnel projects. She discusses the importance of staying positive, even in challenging times, and how she motivates her team. Elizabeth also emphasizes the power of asking questions and stepping back to reflect on accomplishments. The conversation includes practical advice on leadership, personal growth, and maintaining life balance, making Elizabeth a true role model in the industry. Thanks for listening!
Supported by: Hill Electric and GroundBreak Carolinas
Show Notes and Links:
00:00 Welcome and Introduction
01:17 Meet Elizabeth Barnhart
01:54 Elizabeth's Career Journey
03:32 Staying Positive in the Industry
07:33 Reflecting on Personal Growth
12:14 The Power of Asking Questions
21:23 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts
About Elizabeth:
Elizabeth Barnhart is a WVU Mining Engineer graduate, originally from West Virginia, the heavy infrastructure industry has taken her all over the country. She currently works for Kiewit Infrastructure Co. as the Early Works Project Engineer on the Frederick Douglass Tunnel Package A in Baltimore, MD.
Elizabeth is known for her contagious positivity and strive for excellence. Outside of work, she spends time volunteering for her sorority, Kappa Kappa Gamma where she is the Public Relations Content Director. She loves to ski, spend time on the lake, college football Saturdays, and do most of everything with her family and friends.
