
Bryan Lightfield
Deputy Chief of Facility Managment
Department of Veterans Affairs
Department of Veterans Affairs
Deputy Chief of Facility Managment
I supervise engineering, construction and maintenance at the Boise VA Medical Center.
In a service with over 100 employees, every day is unique. This is the exciting part for me. I typically meet with the hospital management to wrap up any loose ends from the previous day. I would then meet with my supervisors to discuss activities occurring in the coming weeks. We cover budgets, construction, design, environmental management, maintenance and repair of a 60 acres, 153 year old historic facility. Planning for the future allows us to calmly react to the emergencies of the day.
Here's the first step for college students
Find a college with strong ties to industry leaders in construction. Also ensure they have an internship program with local companies. This is valuable to gain experience and learn from others and any mistakes they have seen.
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