Nick LaPolla has a solid work history in the construction industry. Nick is currently working as a Project Manager at Skender since July 2022. Prior to that, they worked at AECOM Hunt from December 2017 to July 2022, where they held the role of Project Manager and MEP Project Manager on various projects, including O'hare 21, Aloft Hotel-Magnificent Mile, and 500 Milwaukee (also known as Kenect). Before AECOM Hunt, they worked at Tishman Construction, an AECOM Company, from March 2015 to December 2017 as an Assistant Project Manager and MEP Coordinator. Nick also gained experience as an Assistant Project Manager at Path Construction Company from April 2014 to February 2015, where they worked on projects such as CSU Renovate Robinson Center and CSU College of Pharmacy Phase IV. Prior to that, they had roles as a Project Engineer at BlueForge LLC from August 2012 to November 2013, and as a Project Engineer Intern at The Beck Group from May 2012 to August 2012. Nick started their career as an Estimating Intern at E.B. Morris General Contractors, Inc from June 2011 to May 2012, and as an Assistant to the Superintendent at Tci Construction from July 2009 to March 2010. Nick LaPolla has a diverse background in project management, MEP coordination, estimating, and assistant to the superintendent roles, showcasing their expertise and versatility in the construction industry.
Nick LaPolla attended the University of North Florida from 2007 to 2010 and obtained a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management with a Minor in Business Administration. Nick continued their education at the same institution from 2010 to 2011 and earned an MBA in Finance.
Additionally, Nick LaPolla has obtained several certifications throughout their career. In February 2020, they became Procore Certified as a Project Manager in Project Management and also obtained a certification for Project Manager in Quality & Safety from Procore Technologies. In May 2008, they obtained the Osha 30 certification from the Occupational Safety & Health Council. In May 2017, they received the HeartSaver First Aid CPR AED certification from the American Heart Association. In September 2012, they obtained the Construction Quality Management for Contractors certification from the US Army Corps of Engineers. Nick also has a Procore Certification as a Project Manager at GC (Core Tools), although the specific date of obtaining this certification is not provided.
July, 2022 - present