Responsible for railway and highway projects in the metropolitan area

A big challenge with a new idea

I joined the company as a new graduate in 2000, and since then have gained experience in surveying, design and site management at the head office for over 10 years. In 2015, I was transferred to the Yokohama office, where I have been involved in large-scale projects related to social infrastructure development, such as railway and expressway projects in the Tokyo metropolitan area.

For each construction project in Tokyo, I was in charge of everything from investigations, surveying and measurements to design and maintenance proposals. In particular, in the field of measurement, we adopted a method of measuring while moving a cart on railway rails, which made it possible to obtain highly accurate measurement data. Looking back, the president even said that he wished he had patented it, so it must have been a unique measurement method for our company at the time. I am still working as part of a project team involved in technological development. I believe that the most important thing in technological development is to continue to imagine that that technological development will bring a smile to someone's face in the future, and not to let the fire that burns in our hearts go out.

Overcoming difficult conditions with new ideas

When working as a consultant, which plays a vital role in the social lives of people in the Tokyo metropolitan area, we must clear a variety of strict conditions for each job. We must coordinate with the relevant parties from the planning stage of the job and propose different methods each time. Rather than pointing out what cannot be done, the role of a consultant is to propose optimal solutions to clients using fresh ideas based on our experience, on how to improve efficiency and implement the best possible measures. Currently, as deputy director, I oversee all operations at the sales office, including making proposals to railway operators and general contractors, and participating in public works bidding.

Demonstrating know-how cultivated in the maintenance and management of structures

In the Tokyo metropolitan area, social infrastructure such as bridges and roads, as well as concrete structures such as high-rise buildings, built during the period of rapid economic growth, are aging, and the majority are approaching the time for maintenance and inspection. Demand for maintenance and management is also increasing due to disaster prevention measures. Utilizing the expertise we have cultivated through past projects, our strength lies in our ability to handle everything from understanding the current situation to analyzing, proposing policies, proposing repair methods, and managing the project. Our job is to sincerely listen to our customers' concerns, break down the issues they are requesting into smaller pieces, and work as a team to propose and implement solutions to address them. Our entire sales office works together to provide superior proposals and implementation that exceed expectations.

Message

Do you think that specialized knowledge is required from the start to enter the construction industry? Although it would be best if you had specialized skills, it is actually not required.
Because we are involved in a wide range of work, I think it is an environment where engineers can freely use their ideas and imagination to demonstrate their abilities. Even if you start from scratch, you can acquire knowledge depending on your own efforts. There are many employees who have entered this industry from completely different fields and have become successful.
We also have a personnel rotation system in place, which allows employees to experience multiple positions at a young age, thereby enhancing their humanity and creating an environment in which we can cultivate leaders who will take on the next generation.