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Tell us about your background. How did you get your start in the construction/service/BAS business? I grew up around a lot of pipefitter and welders. What drew you to Harris? What makes you stay? My friend Richard Baker, we were teachers together at the Utah Career Center. What do you ...Read More

Tell us about your background. How did you get your start in the construction/service/BAS business? My first job in this industry was as a day porter for a property management company, and then I moved up to building engineer. During this time, I taking evening classes at a mechanical/electrical tech school. Read More

Tell us about your background. How did you get your start in the construction/service/BAS business? I started my electrical apprenticeship in 2011 when I decided that my job at the time was just a job, and not a long term career. I worked for an electrical contractor here in Salt Lake for my whole apprenticeship. After I received my journeyman license I was approached by the controls contractor on the job I was working on about switching. ...Read More

Tell us about your background. How did you get your start in the construction/service/BAS business? I used to do work with my uncle. Everything from roofing & siding to remodel. What drew you to Harris? What makes you stay? I applied just looking for a job. I stay because I get to work with ...Read More

Tell us about your background. How did you get your start in the construction/service/BAS business? I was literally born into it. My grandfather owned one of the biggest HVAC businesses here in Vegas. My dad, brothers, cousins are all in the business. It’s in my blood. What drew you to Harris? What makes you stay? ...Read More

Tell us about your background. How did you get your start in the construction/service/BAS business? As I was nearing graduation, my Dad was working as a facility manager and Harris had completed a chiller replacement project in his building.  He encouraged me to send my resume over and I flew to St. Paul, interviewed, and started a few days after my graduation.Read More

Harris, a leading mechanical contractor, is proud to announce their second Project Management Rotational Training program begins in June. Harris’ purpose & vision for this rotational training program is to accelerate the training process for project managers, helping PMs develop to the Sr. Project Manager level of their career in an accelerated timeline. Harris will utilize this rotational training program as a talent pipeline to place quality PM talent throughout all locations. Through this interactive, rotational program trainees will explore ...Read More

Tell us about your background. How did you get your start in the construction/service/BAS business? I started in construction based upon my interest in architecture.  I received an associate degree in architecture and structural design. I then pursued a BS degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology.  I worked my way through college at Superior Air Handling (now Harris) as a detailer, drawing by hand, putting my architectural understanding to practice.  When I graduated, I decided to stay ...Read More

Tell us about your background. How did you get your start in the construction/service/BAS business? My father has always been part of the HVAC industry. He was a small business owner, and I always helped him with service work when the opportunities were there. After my military service, I went to engineering school for HVAC and that is where I learned about BAS and had the opportunity to perform my internship for a controls company. That ...Read More

Tell us about your background. How did you get your start in the construction/service/BAS business? I kind of fell into the construction industry. I started with remodeling apartments and then found a construction company and started doing sales. What drew you to Harris? What makes you stay? The location first, then the people. The culture and team ...Read More