Matt Glassman has been on both sides of a blueprint - both designing buildings in the early part of his career as an architect, and now bringing the designs to life as a design manager for PCL Construction.

After spending the first nine years of his career as an architect, Glassman was inspired to transition to construction by a college friend and colleague who introduced him to PCL. Today he serves as a design manager for design-build and alternate delivery projects, acting as a crucial interface between the design team, the PCL team and the owner.

"There’s a whole side to construction that designers don’t necessarily experience, and vice versa,” says Glassman. “I feel fortunate that I've gotten to live on both sides and am now in a role where I get to help bridge the gap and help people communicate and collaborate.”

Glassman focuses on creative problem-solving and technical precision, traits that initially drew him to architecture. Technology has also been a passion of Glassman’s beginning in his architecture days with the implementation of 3D modeling and other innovations that are now used daily.

“My expertise in technology made for a good transition into PCL,” says Glassman. “I provided immediate value because there was a big push within the company to innovate with newer technologies that I had experience with. I was able to help move the needle and drive innovation within the company.”

Today, Glassman specializes in design-build and alternative delivery projects where he guides collaboration and leverages his technology focused background to achieve results.

This skill set has been particularly beneficial on the Clackamas County Circuit Courthouse project, the first project in Oregon delivered through a Public-Private Partnership. Coincidentally, this project is being designed by the architecture firm where Glassman began his career. “The Clackamas County Circuit Courthouse project has been one of the favorites,” says Glassman. “It’s been a full-circle moment for me, and we’ve been able to successfully partner and collaborate with the integrated team better than anyone could have hoped.” This successful project partnership reflects the larger PCL culture. “I’ve found that the employee ownership model at PCL fosters a collaborative environment with less internal competition and more focus on shared goals,” says Glassman. “PCL’s commitment to my professional development has been a key factor in my decade-long tenure with the company and makes me excited for the next 10 years.”