{"id":2157,"date":"2026-01-16T10:20:27","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T15:20:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bsu.edu\/cap\/?p=2157"},"modified":"2026-03-10T16:45:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T20:45:48","slug":"melisamagallanes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bsu.edu\/cap\/2026\/01\/16\/melisamagallanes\/","title":{"rendered":"Construction Management Graduate Helps With Architecture Building Renovation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When Melisa Magallanes arrived at Ball State, Construction Management wasn\u2019t on her radar. She came for computer science\u2014until she realized she wanted a career where she could be hands-on, engaged, and immersed in tangible work. \u201cI was always on YouTube watching videos about sustainable homes, passive houses, &#8220;Exploring Alternatives\u2026 I knew I wanted to work in the built environment,\u201d she recalls. That curiosity, especially around sustainability, pushed her to consider construction management as a way to bridge the gap between environmentally responsible design and real-world building practices.<\/p>\n<p>She graduated in Spring 2025 with a degree in Construction Management (CM) and a minor in Business Administration. Only a month later, she stepped into her full-time role as a Project Engineer with F.A. Wilhelm Construction Co.\u2014and found herself back on campus, contributing to the renovation of the very college that shaped her.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Finding Mentors and Building Confidence<\/strong><br \/>\nUnlike many who enter the field, she didn\u2019t grow up around construction. \u201cI knew if I was going to learn anything, I needed mentors,\u201d she says. Two standout figures\u2014Sasha Casilla and Bill Woolbright\u2014guided her through internships, including her summer 2024 experience on Indianapolis\u2019 Youth and Family Center. Sasha, in particular, became a model for what successful leadership looks like for women in the field. \u201cI think women really benefit from having strong female mentors. In a male-dominated industry, it\u2019s easy to doubt yourself.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;One of the most valuable aspects of Construction Management is the connections you can build. These relationships with peers, guest speakers, and professors can significantly impact your career growth.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>That honesty about self-doubt is something she doesn\u2019t shy away from. Being young, new, and a woman in construction comes with challenges. \u201cI\u2019ve been gaslighted, and sometimes I\u2019ve gaslighted myself. But I remind myself it\u2019s okay to be wrong\u2014it\u2019s the best time to learn.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>From Classroom to Construction Site<\/strong><br \/>\nHer time in the CM program gave her a strong foundation in equipment, materials, drawings, and processes\u2014but she stresses that no single class can fully prepare someone for the dynamic reality of the field. \u201cEvery project presents different problems, and they evolve daily.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>She also realized how critical skills like time management and organization would become. \u201cSometimes I miss Canvas (Ball State\u2019s course management tool)\u2014the way everything was neatly organized for you,\u201d she laughs. &#8220;In the real world, three different people can need immediate answers to three different issues. Prioritizing becomes an art form.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Networking and public speaking often make students nervous, these are fears that must be quickly overcome, as the profession requires constant communication, coordination, and collaboration with others.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-2169\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bsu.edu\/cap\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/01\/Melisa-Magallanes1-300x202.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/01\/16095037\/Melisa-Magallanes1-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/01\/16095037\/Melisa-Magallanes1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>What It\u2019s Like to Work on the Renovation of the CAP Building<br \/>\n<\/strong>Working on the Architecture Building renovation while it continues to be fully occupied has been a crash course in precision and adaptability. The team is preparing for major window glazing replacement\u2014removing glass from the inside and installing new panels from the outside during one of the rainiest seasons\u2014requiring careful coordination, safety planning, and constant communication.<\/p>\n<p>Renovation work brings surprises: drawings don\u2019t always match existing conditions, and hidden issues surface quickly.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;I have learned the importance of adaptability, as nothing is ever completely black and white or straightforward.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Even with the challenges, she finds the progress rewarding. \u201cA lot of my job is documentation, but seeing everything come together during my Friday walkthroughs makes it worth it.\u201d She\u2019s focused on learning as much as she can in her first year and embracing mistakes as part of building confidence.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Women Changing Construction\u2014One Job Site at a Time<\/strong><br \/>\nShe hopes more people understand the value women bring to construction\u2014not just in technical execution, but in shaping culture. \u201cWomen often bring communication, organization, and team-building strengths that help jobs run more smoothly,\u201d she explains. \u201cWe can set a tone of professionalism and inclusivity that improves morale and problem-solving.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Advice for Today\u2019s CM Students<\/strong><br \/>\nHer guidance to current students:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be open to learning every day. 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