From Boots on the Ground to Creating the Bigger Picture: Isaac Orah’s Journey in Construction

Ask Isaac Orah what his day-to-day life is like in construction and within seconds you’ll understand how much he loves it. He’s been involved in numerous areas of the industry, working his way up both literally and figuratively to his current job as Project Manager with Graham Construction in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Born and raised in Nigeria, Isaac has been around construction his entire life. His father owned a general construction company, and from an early age Isaac knew there was something about it that drew him in. At the time, he didn’t know the difference between construction and engineering, only that the idea of building something from the ground up appealed to him.

Isaac moved to Canada when he was 16, and when it came time for post-secondary, he chose the engineering route and completed his Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Civil Engineering at the University of Manitoba. His main focus was gaining academic knowledge, but he also managed to build an impressive arsenal of practical experience while working jobs throughout school. From landscaping to a manufacturing plant to general contracting jobs to consulting firms, Isaac immersed himself in the world of construction.

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