Episode 27: Diverse Contractor Opportunities with Porschia Tolbert

Porschia Tolbert (she/her/hers) manages the Community & Citizenship Program for Turner Construction’s San Antonio and Austin business units. She has over eight years of knowledge and experience in the construction industry and holds a degree in Construction Engineering Technology from Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University. Early in her career, she worked on multiple projects in Ohio and Texas as a Superintendent, Engineer, Cost Analyst, and Estimator. Currently, she specializes in community and industry engagement and focuses on connecting high-potential, diverse and minority contractors to opportunities to grow and develop their companies through mentorship, collaborations, and networking opportunities. In her free time, she enjoys creating artwork and engaging with youth in the community.

In this episode:

Christi and Angela interview Porschia Tolbert from Turner Construction. Porschia believes that one of the most important things that may benefit a diverse contractor would be more opportunities to bid on the bigger jobs that normally go to larger corporations. Sometimes, diverse contractors don't get access to the same resources that the bigger companies with more connections get and, essentially have to play catch-up. There is a lot of good information in this podcast, check it out!

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