Data Center Operations Track
Chandler Johnson
U.S. Navy Veteran
Now: Assistant Project Manager
Before BuildNow
A former U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnanceman, Chandler spent years developing sharp technical attention to detail and hands-on trade expertise in one of the military’s most demanding roles. When he transitioned out of service, he brought that discipline and precision into BuildNow’s six-week program.
The BuildNow Experience
What he learned
“Leadership. Earning it and having it be assigned are very different. I’m grateful for the opportunity to earn it and learn what it means to be a leader in a competitive environment.”
“How much time we spent on soft skills and their importance. It’s one thing to know what you’re doing, it’s another to be a positive impact on your environment with the level of care and effort you put into being a professional.”
Favorite memory
“Having special guest instructors prepare us for certifications that make us stand out in the industry.”
Advice to future candidates
“Be ready to learn beyond what you expect out of the course name. My experience was both a gentleman’s course and a character incubator for professionalism.”
Life After BuildNow
“It has allowed me to work at a jobsite I’d previously shadowed, where I already knew and trusted the team. I’m grateful and excited for the opportunity.”
Now: Assistant Project Manager
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