Age: 35

Summary: “As a senior associate and member of my employer’s leadership team, I guide teams and coordinate complex technology and building systems to meet quality, schedule and budget goals across diverse projects nationwide. My primary goal is to deliver innovative, constructible and client-focused solutions across technology, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire alarm and architectural lighting disciplines.”

Academic Accomplishments: Four-time recipient of a Louis G. Nappi Management & Labor College Scholarship Grants (2011-2014)

Current Employer & Job Title: PAE Engineers based in Los Angeles – Senior Associate

Education: Iggy graduated from The New York Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture Technology. A native of New Rochelle, NY, Iggy graduated from New Rochelle High School.

What influenced your decision to pursue this career path: “I’ve always had an interest in technical drawings, which was influenced by my grade school teacher.”

What are the biggest challenges in your work: “The biggest challenges I face are navigating diverse personalities and conflicting priorities, particularly when there isn’t clear alignment around vision or values.” 

Words of wisdom for a young person entering your field:

“Don’t let fear of failure stop you from trying new things. Finding your path takes persistence, and not achieving something right away isn’t failure. It’s feedback. Sometimes it’s an opportunity to improve, try a different approach, or even discover a direction you’re more passionate about. Take a chance on yourself.

“I would also tell someone not to rush into college just for the sake of getting a degree. If you’re not pursuing a specialized field that requires one, consider internships or hands-on experience first. Explore different roles before committing can help you make a more informed decision. In the long run, real-world experience can give you clarity, confidence and often a competitive edge when you do enter the workforce.”

Recent professional accomplishments thus far:

“My greatest professional accomplishment has been building a design engineering team from the ground up. I took a risk creating the department, hiring and developing a team of 15-18 people, and built the processes that allowed us to deliver complex technology projects successfully across the country.”

He added, “What I’m most proud of isn’t just the size of the team, but that we built something profitable, sustainable and respected. We earned repeat clients because of the quality of our work and the trust we built.”

What are your professional goals: “Eventually, I want to run my own company. I enjoy building teams and creating something from the ground up, and I’d like to lead an organization that values hard work, integrity and continuous improvement.”

Favorite interests or hobbies: “Outside of work, I practice Brazilian jiu-jitsu and strength training. I’m drawn to activities that challenge me physically and mentally, and I value the discipline and consistency they require.”

Most memorable quote: “I don’t have one specific quote, but I strongly believe that your word matters. If you say you’re going to do something, follow through. Integrity builds trust, and trust builds everything else.”

Relationship with the CIC/Louis G. Nappi and BCA/CAI Scholarship Programs: Iggy Pulido is the son of a member of Laborers’ Local 60, which is a signatory union of the Construction Industry Council.

Written by George Drapeau III
Researched by Karen Zedda