<p>In this episode of <em>The ConTech Crew </em>Podcast, part of a crossover with <em>FreeTo CTO</em> series, hosts <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ironmanofit/" rel="nofollow">Jeff Sample</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/trent-leinenbach-plmb-466018177/" rel="nofollow">Trent Leinenbach</a> sit down with Jen Clark, Project Integration Manager at General Sheet Metal. They explore how non-traditional career paths and curiosity-driven problem-solving can shape a new generation of construction technology leaders. This conversation shines a light on Jen&#39;s unique route into tech leadership, her approach to low-code app development, managing shadow IT, and driving digital transformation in construction.</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferaclark1/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Jen Clark</strong></a> is the Project Integration Manager at General Sheet Metal, a Portland-based mechanical contractor with nearly a century of operations. Originally trained in civil engineering, Jen&#39;s journey has taken her from software support to field engineering and eventually into a self-defined technology leadership role. Her work spans app development, ERP integration, and digital strategy which have all been aimed at bridging the gap between operations, finance, and IT in construction.</p><p></p><h3>Expect to Learn</h3><ul><li>How Jen transitioned from field engineering to tech leadership without a construction tech background.</li><li>What it means to be a “human API” in construction: connecting IT, operations, and finance.</li><li>Lessons learned from building low-code applications to manage projects and data.</li><li>Strategies for driving internal tech adoption and aligning with leadership.</li><li>How to navigate the balance between shadow IT and strategic innovation in small-to-midsize firms.</li></ul><p></p><h3>Episode Breakdown with Timestamps</h3><p>[00:00] - Introduction</p><p>[02:17] - FreeTO Series by Construction Dorks</p><p>[05:09] - Jen’s Unconventional Career Path</p><p>[07:35] - Building a Role from Curiosity: Project Integration Manager</p><p>[15:54] - Lessons from Low-Code App Development</p><p>[19:27] - Jen Outlines Her Decision-Making Framework</p><p>[27:38] - Collaboration and Strategic Growth</p><p>[32:34] - Digital Transformation in the Fabrication Shop</p><p>[37:42] - Selling Vision to Leadership</p><p>[41:46] - Final Thoughts</p><p></p><h3>Follow the Guest & Company</h3><ul><li><strong>LinkedIn: </strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferaclark1/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferaclark1/</a></li><li><strong>LinkedIn (Company):</strong> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/general-sheet-metal/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/company/general-sheet-metal/</a></li><li><strong>Website (Company):</strong> <a href="https://www.gsmw.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.gsmw.com/</a></li><li><strong>Instagram (Company):</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/generalsheetmetal/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/generalsheetmetal/</a></li><li><strong>Facebook (Company):</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GeneralSheetMetal1932" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/GeneralSheetMetal1932#</a> </li></ul><h4></h4><h3>Follow the Host:</h3><ul><li><strong>LinkedIn:</strong> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ironmanofit/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ironmanofit/</a></li></ul><h4></h4><h3>Follow the Co-Host:</h3><ul><li><strong>LinkedIn:</strong> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/trent-leinenbach-plmb-466018177/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/trent-leinenbach-plmb-466018177/</a></li><li><strong>Company: </strong><a href="https://www.stratus.build/" rel="nofollow">https://www.stratus.build/</a></li><li><strong>Blog: </strong><a href="https://www.constructiondorks.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.constructiondorks.com/</a></li></ul><h3></h3><h3>Follow The ConTech Crew:</h3><ul><li><strong>Website: </strong><a href="https://thecontechcrew.com/" rel="nofollow">https://thecontechcrew.com/</a> </li><li><strong>YouTube: </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBDRThvRmSpyTZmMWY4EAjg" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/channel/</a></li><li><strong>LinkedIn: </strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contechcrew/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contechcrew/</a> </li><li><strong>Facebook: </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheConTechCrew/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/TheConTechCrew/</a> </li><li><strong>Instagram: </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thecontechcrew/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/thecontechcrew/?hl=en</a> </li><li><strong>Tiktok: </strong><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thecontechcrew" rel="nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@thecontechcrew</a> </li><li><strong>Twitter: </strong><a href="https://x.com/TheConTechCrew" rel="nofollow">https://x.com/TheConTechCrew</a></li></ul>

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