Construction Graduate Spotlight - Dexter Kepler
Student Message
"If you put in the effort, you will be rewarded.
There are not quick fixes or shortcuts in construction."
~ Dexter Kepler, Class of 2021
Current Role & Career Aspirations
Field Engineer,
Hensel Phelps Construction Company
"Being promoted to the next position as superintendent and continue my career as a field person."
Signature Project
Orlando International Airport (MCO) South Terminal Complex Terminal C
Description of project/metrics:
- $679,000,000
- 732,895 square feet
- 5 year duration
The 15-gate world-class airside terminal can serve international and domestic flights with flexible configurations to accommodate narrow-body, jumbo, and super-jumbo aircraft. The south side of the terminal holds the other four airline gates. Additional work for the project includes the construction of walkways, aircraft loading bridges, and security enhancements.
Proud project moments:
- "As Field Engineer, I am responsible for coordinating and interpreting architectural/engineering documents in the field, reporting to the Superintendent."
- "I also coordinate RFIs between Hensel Phelps Construction Company management teams, subcontractors, architects, and engineers."
