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CASSIE FOSTER
Oil & Gas Pipeline Team Lead and Project Manager
KLJ ENGINEERING
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“Cassie successfully manages multiple simultaneous projects at once that include the coordination of the firm’s survey, right-of-way, environmental, permitting, design, mapping, regulatory compliance, and construction services.”
TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF:
I grew up in Glendive, MT, graduated college at NDSU. In 2010, my husband and I moved to Mandan. My husband and I love to share our hobbies with our boys and spend most of our time outdoors, including hiking, fishing, archery, gardening, woodworking, and the occasional home projects.
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU?
Faith, Family, Relationships. My relationship in Christ is the foundation of who I am and every decision I make. My family and I participate in Church and weekly Bible studies, something that helps me stay focused on what’s most important in life. I do my best to conduct myself in a manner that is consistent with my faith. This extends to my clients and the interest in helping them be successful, as their success will ultimately reflect positively upon me as their consultant and build the relationship. My ability to plan ahead for my clients helps reduce the unforeseen circumstances they encounter, which creates more time for me to spend with my family while furthering my career.
CHALLENGES IN YOUR CAREER PATH:
The Oil & Gas industry is very demanding from the standpoint of requiring responsiveness, long hours, and adaptability. My family is very understanding when I must work late on short notice to help clients work through their challenges. It is not uncommon to be taking work calls over the weekend at the same time I’m sitting in a boat fishing with my husband and kids. Their support and encouragement has allowed me to excel in my career and build long-term relationships with my clients. My goal is to ensure not just a great work-life balance for myself, but the amazing team I get to work with. Finding solutions to the challenges of meeting project deadlines, saving clients’ money, and meeting their expectations is fulfilling.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU OFFER OTHER YOUNG PROFESSIONALS?
Start working at a young age and learn the value of hard work. Nothing in life comes easy or will be handed to you. Trustworthiness and integrity should be the backbone of your career.
