What Happens When You Scale Engineering Too Fast

In this episode, Jason Doughty, PE, Chief Operating Officer at Modjeski and Masters, shares what really changes when an engineer moves from solving technical problems to leading an entire firm’s operations. Drawing on 29 years in bridge engineering and his experience building the firm’s Raleigh office, Jason discusses the transition from engineer to executive leader, how engineering firms can scale without sacrificing technical excellence, and why mentorship is critical for developing the next generation of bridge leaders. If you’re looking to grow beyond technical work and make a greater leadership impact, this conversation offers practical lessons for making that transition successfully. #engineeringleadership #AECLeadership #bridgeengineering ***You can view the show notes for this video here ➡️ https://hubs.la/Q04sfwhn0 00:00 Preview 00:43 Intro 01:48 AEC PM connect 02:29 Jason’s Journey to Leading Operations at Modjeski and Masters 05:35 Leading Beyond Engineering: From Technical Expert to COO 08:22 Building a Regional Office into a Thriving Business 10:13 AEC PM Corporate Training 11:44 Scaling Engineering Firms Without Sacrificing Quality 13:25 Building a Culture of Mentorship in Engineering 16:02 Winning the Battle for Top Engineering Talent 18:33 Advice for Engineers Aspiring to Lead 21:55 Leadership Training That Delivers Real Impact 27:03 Outro ⭐ Get AEC PM Certified ➜ Enroll now at https://hubs.la/Q04g3f-80 ⭐ Don’t Miss Our In-Person AEC PM Connect Event ➜ Register now at https://hubs.la/Q04g3f-W0 ★ EMI TRAINING PROGRAMS ★ People Leadership Accelerator™ ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04g3g5J0 Project Management Accelerator™ ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04g3g650 ★ FREE ENGINEERING CAREER BOOSTER PODCASTS ★ ACTIVE PODCASTS The AEC Leadership Podcast ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04g3dn60 The AEC Project Management Podcast ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04g3dpV0 AEC AI & Tech Strategy Podcast ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04g3dns0 The Civil Engineering Podcast ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04g3dDm0 The Civil Engineering CEO Show ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04g3dDT0 Blog ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04g3dGF0 PAST PODCASTS The Structural Engineering Channel Podcast ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04g3fB30 The Geotechnical Engineering Podcast ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04g3fHn0 The Engineering Quality Control Podcast ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04g3fZp0 Women in Engineering Podcast ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04g3fZB0 Engineering Management Lessons ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04g3fW70 🕮 CAREER ENHANCEMENT BOOK FOR YOU 🕮 Beyond PM Training: How to Build a Scalable AEC Project Management Ecosystem https://hubs.la/Q04g3g5k0 Engineer Your Own Success: 7 Key Elements to Creating an Extraordinary Engineering Career, Updated and Expanded 1st Edition https://hubs.la/Q04g3g560 ⚑ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL ⚑ https://hubs.la/Q04g3g750 Thanks for watching - we appreciate it and don't forget to Engineer Your Own Success! Anthony Fasano, PE, AEC PM, F. ASCE #EngineeringManagementInstitute