careers

Interviews with Graduates at Marek’s Workforce Development Celebration

Prior to coming to work for Marek, Rivas attended the University of Texas at San Antonio for a couple of years. He has worked on the Phillips 66 and MD Anderson projects during his time so far at Marek. His goals include becoming a foreman with his own crew at Marek within the next five years, and ultimately to become a project manager for Marek.

Booker T. Washington Drywall Clinic Hosted by Marek


In May, eighteen Booker T. Washington High School students participated in a Drywall Clinic hosted by Marek. The Architecture and Construction Academy students worked in three teams to layout, frame and sheetrock an 8x8 room.

Guided by Marek Workforce Development representatives, each student team spent the morning on layout and framing – including door and window frames.

Emerging Marek Leaders Honored at Graduation


Three of Marek’s Houston-based emerging leaders were honored in May at the ABC Leadership Forum Graduation. Roland Mercier, Glen Blaha and Shannon Zweifel join a number of legacy Marek program grads.

The event, hosted at the Houston City Club, honored 26 program graduates from a variety of both general and specialty contractors. Significant others and Managers joined in as well to celebrate their accomplishments.

Experience Construction

 

TCCI Career Day 2016There’s no doubt that education looks different in 2016. Students are provided with many opportunities to try and experience a variety of careers through technical schools, career fairs and internships. Marek teammates enjoy the time they get to spend with students, answering questions and providing a glimpse into the construction industry.

When I Grow Up


Have you ever been asked what you wanted to be when you grow up? When you answered, were you encouraged to explore these opportunities? Were your options limitless? On Saturday, April 9th, Houston ISD students did just that. Students ranging from kindergarten to seniors in high school were able to explore career opportunities and picture themselves at the midst of the question, what do I want to be when I grow up?