Bhawna Bisen
MS Project Management’26
Construction Project Engineer Intern at JARDINE 

What challenge did you tackle during your co-op?

I tackled the complex challenge of managing real-world construction operations and institutional project delivery at JARDINE, a construction management firm. This involved navigating the inherent complexity and unpredictability of construction sites while ensuring projects stayed on schedule, within budget, and met institutional quality standards. 

How did you approach solving this complex organizational challenge?

The co-op experience gave me direct exposure to construction project management, where I learned to translate theory into practice through hands-on involvement in active projects. I worked to build practical skills that bridged technical construction knowledge with project management discipline. By being directly involved in real-world construction operations, coordination, and decision-making in a fast-paced environment, I learned how to balance multiple competing priorities while maintaining quality and efficiency standards. 

What skills did you develop and apply during this experience?

• Schedule coordination and timeline management 
• Multi-stakeholder alignment across project teams 
• Process improvement and workflow optimization 
• Adaptability in fast-paced, unpredictable environments 

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