What It Really Takes to Become an Engineering CEO

In this episode, Roseann B. Schmid, P.E., Chief Executive Officer of Fisher Associates, shares how the journey from engineer to CEO requires far more than technical expertise. We discuss the leadership mindset needed to guide a growing engineering firm, how AI is influencing strategic decisions across the AEC industry, and what it takes to build a culture that scales without losing its identity. Roseann also offers practical insights on staying accessible as a leader while balancing the demands of executive leadership. #engineeringleadership #aecindustry #leadershipdevelopment #businessgrowth 00:00 Preview 00:56 Intro 01:57 AEC PM Connect 02:53 Roseann’s Journey to CEO of Fisher Associates 14:19 How AI Is Shaping the Future of AEC 19:46 AEC PM Corporate Training 20:30 Building a Strong Culture at Fisher Associates 28:54 Developing the Next Generation of Leaders 33:35 Leading with Accessibility and Transparency 37:25 Leadership Advice for Aspiring Civil Engineering Leaders 41:39 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