Assistant Professor, Construction Management and Advanced Building Technology Resume Walker Escobar Assistant Professor, Construction Management and Advanced Building Technology (480) 555-6247 walker.escobar@example.com linkedin.com/example/walkerescobar Tempe, AZ 85281 STRENGTHS Research Translation Turned BIM, field evidence, and digital twin findings into practical decisions that improved coordination and gained partner confidence. Active Teaching Used realistic project cases in controls and estimating classes. Students connected software outputs with decisions made on active jobs. Student Mentoring Guided researchers from study design through presentations. Students often returned for advice on methods, writing, and software. Proposal Collaboration Joined engineering, architecture, computing, government, and industry partners. Shared work became clearer and more useful for funding teams. Sustainable Delivery Connected digital methods with quality, safety, cost, and environmental performance. That broader view kept research grounded in practice. SKILLS Construction Management Advanced Building Technology BIM Digital Twins Project Controls Cost Estimating Risk Management Construction Safety Lean Construction Photogrammetry Drones VR and AR Data Analytics Active Learning Student Mentoring LANGUAGES English Native 40 Spanish Proficient 30 MY CAREER 11.9 Years Assistant Professor, Construction Management at Sonoran Institute of Technology (4.2 Years) Research Assistant Professor, Construction Engineering at Desert State University (2 Years) Postdoctoral Research Associate, Built Environment Systems at Mountain West University (2 Years) Graduate Research and Teaching Fellow, Construction Engineering at Front Range University (3.8 Years) SUMMARY Construction management educator and researcher with eight years of university and postdoctoral experience connecting BIM, VDC, digital twins , reality capture, project controls , automation, and sustainable delivery. Develops active learning for construction management , cost, estimating, safety, risk, and digital construction courses, then guides students through practical research and field based analysis. Scholarship links drones, photogrammetry, construction data, AI, and machine learning with coordination, quality, verification, performance monitoring , and informed decisions. Contributes to interdisciplinary proposals with engineering, architecture, computing, government, and industry partners, supporting external funding efforts. Brings experience mentoring researchers, coordinating academic activities, supporting recruitment, and advancing high performance built environments through collaborative teaching, research, and service. EXPERIENCE Assistant Professor, Construction Management Sonoran Institute of Technology August 2022 - Present Tempe, AZ Lead university teaching, research, mentoring, proposal development, and service across digital construction, project controls, sustainable delivery , and built environment studies. Connected BIM and digital twins with project controls for clearer construction verification decisions Used drone imagery and photogrammetry to assess progress, field conditions, and model accuracy Delivered active learning cases in cost management, BIM , digital construction, and project controls Guided student researchers through study design, data collection, software use, and technical communication Contributed interdisciplinary proposals with engineering, architecture, computing, government, and industry partners Supported recruitment, curriculum coordination, academic records , and sustainable built environment initiatives Research Assistant Professor, Construction Engineering Desert State University July 2020 - July 2022 Phoenix, AZ Directed applied construction engineering studies while teaching, mentoring researchers, developing collaborative proposals, and translating digital methods into practical delivery decisions. Linked BIM, VDC, and digital twins with cost, schedule, coordination , and performance analysis Built photogrammetry studies from drone imagery and field records for construction status evaluation Taught construction management through active cases involving project controls, cost, and digital workflows Mentored researchers on responsible methods, presentations, technical writing, and construction software Supported collaborative funding proposals spanning engineering, architecture, computing, government, and industry Advanced curriculum, research operations, student recruitment , and service for sustainable construction education Postdoctoral Research Associate, Built Environment Systems Mountain West University June 2018 - June 2020 Boulder, CO Supported interdisciplinary built environment research focused on digital construction, reality capture, project controls , sustainable performance, and evidence based field decisions. Evaluated digital twin workflows for coordination, verification, schedule review, and performance monitoring Processed drone imagery and photogrammetry records for model based progress studies Applied active learning methods while supporting construction management instruction and student projects Prepared research materials, technical presentations, and written findings for multidisciplinary teams Contributed proposal development with engineering, architecture, computing, agency, and industry collaborators Assisted curriculum, recruitment, research administration, and sustainable built environment activities Graduate Research and Teaching Fellow, Construction Engineering Front Range University August 2014 - May 2018 Fort Collins, CO Combined supervised research and teaching support across construction engineering, digital modeling, field verification, project controls, and student learning activities. Investigated BIM and VDC applications for construction coordination and field verification Collected drone imagery, photogrammetry data, models, and field records for research analysis Supported active learning in cost management, project controls , and construction technology courses Coached students on construction software , research design, presentations, and technical writing Helped prepare interdisciplinary proposals involving engineering, architecture, computing, and industry partners Supported academic records , recruitment activities, curriculum work, and research operations PROJECTS Digital Twin Progress Verification Study 2022 A field record rarely tells a complete story. Combined BIM, drone imagery, photogrammetry, and project controls for model based progress verification, coordination review, and performance analysis. Data Driven Sustainable Construction Framework 2021 Small decisions shape long project outcomes. Connected construction data, cost, schedule, quality, safety, and environmental performance for more informed delivery planning. Active Learning Construction Controls Studio 2019 Students learned fastest when project decisions felt real. Built cases joining estimating, risk, schedule, BIM, and field evidence within collaborative construction management instruction. LEADERSHIP & AWARDS Faculty Research Seed Grant, Sonoran Institute of Technology, 2024 Outstanding Construction Education Paper Recognition, Regional Built Environment Research Conference, 2023 Faculty advisor, Construction Innovation Student Group, 2023 - Present EDUCATION Doctor of Philosophy in Construction Engineering Front Range University GPA: 4.0 2018 Fort Collins, CO Coursework: BIM, construction automation, project controls, research methods Master of Science in Construction Management Great Plains University GPA: 4.0 2014 United States Coursework: Cost estimating, Lean construction, construction safety, project economics Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Mesa Valley University GPA: 4.0 2012 United States Coursework: Structural systems, building materials, engineering economics, construction methods CERTIFICATIONS Autodesk Certified Professional, Revit for Architectural Design 2021 OSHA 30 Hour Construction Safety 2020 TECHNICAL SKILLS Building Information Modeling: BIM, Autodesk Revit, VDC Digital Construction: Digital twins, model coordination, data driven construction Reality Capture: Drones, photogrammetry, field verification Project Controls: Cost management, schedule integration, progress tracking Construction Safety: OSHA 30 Hour, hazard analysis, safety planning Lean Construction: Lean methods, workflow planning, waste reduction Research Methods: Study design, data collection, technical writing Teaching Methods: Active learning, course design, student mentoring Artificial Intelligence: AI applications, machine learning, construction analytics Construction Performance: Quality monitoring, performance monitoring, material tracking Proposal Development: External funding, collaborative proposals, research partnerships SKILLS Construction Management Advanced Building Technology BIM Digital Twins Project Controls Cost Estimating Risk Management Construction Safety Lean Construction Photogrammetry Drones VR and AR Data Analytics Active Learning Student Mentoring PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Interdisciplinary Built Environment Research Working Group, 2022 - Present Construction Innovation Student Group, Faculty Advisor, 2023 - Present LANGUAGES English (Native) Spanish (Proficient) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
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