Landon Clouser
MS in Construction Management Technology
Project Controls and Planning Engineer at BP
Describe your potential job duties
- Manage Cost, Schedule, and Risk on Projects around the world.
- Schedule Risk Modeling
- Project Planning and Logistics Mapping
- Cost Control, Modeling, and Budgeting
- Statistical analysis of hydrogen, ammonia, and carbon capture project performance
In what ways did the Polytechnic and/or Purdue help make you uniquely qualified for your new job?
Purdue Polytechnic had the classes and diverse range of perspectives that challenged my ways of thinking and gave me opportunities to apply that knowledge. I was able to study abroad and learn cultural perspectives. I had professors from all over the world, many of whom are industry leaders in the area of teaching.
How has the college or someone in the college helped you achieve your goals?
The Department of Construction Management Technology helped connect me with the peers and staff to push me further in my professional and personal life. I was pushed to challenge myself and exceed every goal I set. They became mentors that I could contact for advice during internships.
What specific classes helped prepare you for your new job?
- Construction Risk Management
- Construction Business Management
- Environmental Ecology Regulation and Compliance
- Organizational Development and Consulting
- Great Projects Essential Lessons
If you had a favorite class, project, experience, or professor, what/who was it, and why?
My favorite class was "Great Projects Essential Lessons" because it focuses on some of the most impressive construction projects in modern history. Each project was broken down into an intensive case study on how they managed to achieve success. It was the perfect combination of a project management class and history. Projects like the Hoover Dam, Panama Canal, and Golden Gate bridge were used, as well as several others.
Purdue Polytechnic had the classes and diverse range of perspectives that challenged my ways of thinking and gave me opportunities to apply that knowledge. I was able to study abroad and learn cultural perspectives, plus I had professors from all over the world, many of whom are industry leaders in their area of teaching."