About

About Me

Victor Sheverda, an Assistant Project Manager from Parker, Colorado, has a deep passion for the construction industry. What drives him professionally is the sense of accomplishment in executing a residential or commercial building project from start to finish. But what motivates him personally is the realization that a once empty piece of land or vacant high-rise floor will now be a home or business with tenants who will go on to accomplish their own success stories.

He always knew he would enter the construction industry, a profession where he could use both his hands and identify ways of adding value and seeking means of improving efficiency. Even more important, he comes from a family whose parents owned their own construction business. During his years at Colorado State University as a construction management major, he was heavily involved in the school’s  Design-Build Institute Of America (DBIA) chapter and served in leadership roles, including president. He was also vital to the construction management department’s Integrated Project Delivery ASC Competition Team. This is a graduate-level competition where teams from universities across the Rocky Mountain region individually compete to solve real construction management problems, which they then compile into a proposal and present to a panel of industry judges within a limited time frame.

Vik Sheverda’s goal is to continue in the construction industry and obtain certifications, including Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), leading to a career as a Construction Project Manager. As Project Manager, he looks forward to overseeing entire construction projects and possibly launching his Project Management consulting firm to aid in the success of individuals and businesses.

Early Life

It is not by slight coincidence that Sheverda chose construction as his professional career. As a young man, he worked in the family’s construction company, which specialized in custom-spec residential homes using ICF (Insulated Concrete Form). This highly specialized method of residential construction offers the homeowner greater energy efficiency and more protection from natural cataclysms, mold, mildew, and pest infestation.

Victor has always pushed himself to perform at a higher level of competency, even volunteering to take on extra challenges. His work ethic and persistence for excellence were likely formed during his early school years when he excelled as a skilled tennis player. He won multiple tennis awards, including a First-year Varsity Letterman at Manzano High School in Albuquerque, New Mexico, followed by an additional Three-year Varsity Letterman at Cherokee Trail  High School. At the same time, he, a student at Cherokee Trail, and three tennis peers made history for the high school by being the first Regional Champions out of the 5A Region to partake in the Boy’s Tennis State Championship on October 3, 2013. He went on to qualify one more time in the Fall of 2014 until graduating in the Spring of 2015 while being on the Principal Honor Roll while taking Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses.

As a child, he grew up in Hawaii for ten years, gaining a deep appreciation for the beauty of nature that still guides him today. He believes in sustainable construction practices that offer low-carbon alternatives and are eco-friendly. This made him want to identify ways to harness energy from redundant movement. While working on his studies at Colorado State University, he conducted a research proposal regarding the implementation of Piezoelectric Tiles along sections throughout The Plaza, a central location for high traffic, to harness the kinetic energy of students and faculty walking. 

Education and Training

In 2015, Vik started his post-secondary education as a Civil Engineering student at the University of Colorado Boulder. However, he knew he desired to work in the field where he could plan, coordinate, and control all phases of the construction process from inception to completion.

In 2020, Victor Sheverda graduated from Colorado State University’s Bachelor of Science in Construction Management program with a 3.78 GPA. He was a member of the Sigma Lambda Chi Honor Society for Construction. CSU is the only CM program in Colorado accredited by the American Council for Construction Education.

It is also one of the top-recognized programs in the country, with many of its graduates going on to be leaders in the construction industry. Vik was so committed to his academics and the CM program that he achieved recognition by being on the Dean’s List​ for five consecutive semesters.

Professional Career

Victor is an Assistant Project Manager at i2 Construction in Parker, CO. The company – initially focused on corporate interior build-outs from its inception in 1999 by founder Allan Fries – has expanded its expertise to include a wide array of design-build services and custom tenant interiors, along with ground-up projects in various sectors ranging from headquarters, law firms, medical facilities, museums, daycares and more. His role entails assisting the project manager and superintendent with all phases of construction management, from contractor bidding/award,  procurement, and schedule management to project budgeting and change management, while engaging and communicating with key stakeholders.  

Before his tenure at i2 construction, he was a construction estimator for Saunders Construction, a Denver-based General Contractor for commercial real estate development. Here, he was tasked with determining the financial scope of projects and generating bid tabs for subcontractor scopes. He also served as a Project Engineer for Saunders on many notable projects, including building a sewer-heat recovery system for the National Western Center Complex. This heat recovery system is the largest in North America and generates 90% of the campus’ heating and cooling energy.

Before graduating from college, Victor spent three consecutive summers as an Intern with Kiewit Building Group. He was privileged to work at Market Station in downtown Denver’s heart. The building included mixed-use commercial space, office, and market-rate apartments spanning an entire city block while being built around an active historic building – the Regional Transportation District (RTD) Headquarters.

His most memorable internship was in 2019. While working at the United States Capitol building in Washington D.C., he worked to restore and preserve the historical features of the exterior stone and metal of the Capitol Building along the House of Representatives wing. This unique opportunity was an honor and privilege to proudly restore the building for the American people, which is a true sentiment to the foundation of our nation. 

Personal Interests and Hobbies

Vik actively seeks ways to contribute to his community. While in college, he actively engaged in his department’s volunteer program, CM Cares. A program for CM students in their last year of undergrad to implement construction management knowledge and intertwine it to improve a home for a member of the community with disabilities. This learning program boosts leadership, team building, and ethics skills by involving CM students in construction-related projects to improve the lives of others. 

​Habitat for Humanity is a charity in which Vik Sheverda actively participated, where he helped other volunteers renovate homes for disadvantaged families. He feels this is one of the best ways to use his professional skills and construction knowledge to help his community.

In addition, Victor has volunteered with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and developed a newfound joy about wildlife conservation and habitat preservation. The fulfilling experience of giving back to the environment and ensuring the future of elk and other wildlife is matched by the camaraderie and sense of purpose shared among volunteers. This is not just about making a difference; it’s about being part of a community that values sustainability and the great outdoors.

Victor Sheverda enjoys hiking through the pristine wilderness of Colorado, including summiting 14ers in his spare time. To traverse longer distances, he rides his Can-AM ATV through the public trails and passes throughout Colorado, which was a childhood dream of his. He is also enthusiastic and a self-driven learner about Information Security and Python coding to harness the potential of AI technology and how this and other emerging digital platforms might influence how physical and digital structures are built. He is still an athlete and practices Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, boxing, skiing, and weight lifting.