Making customers, projects, and teams successful creates the type of energy that drives Mike Marston’s love of construction. As DPR’s Life Sciences Core Market Co-Leader, Mike provides support in strategy, tactics, and problem-solving to life science customers and teams across the organization. His superpower is his ability to break down complex challenges into manageable parts, drawing on his extensive experience and deep understanding of customers’ needs.

Working to ensure life science project delivery that’s as efficient as it is innovative. Mike has been integral to the success of some of our most notable life sciences projects and has helped guide projects for some of the world’s leading pharmaceutical manufacturing companies and some of the most innovative new and emerging companies. His experience includes cell culture, cell and gene therapy, fill finish, packaging, API, bulk biologics and R&D laboratories.

Mike began his construction career roofing houses in the summer. This led to an offer for his first internship at a construction management firm. Upon graduation from Carnegie Mellon University with degrees in Civil Engineering and Engineering & Public Policy in 1998, Mike joined DPR. After working in multiple operational roles across various regions, he took on his current role. Mike’s favorite memories revolve around building trust and friendships among his many customers and colleagues.

In his free time, Mike enjoys time with his family, music, motorcycles, golf and sailing.

Fun Facts

Favorite DPR core value: Integrity
What you love about construction: Breaking down complex projects into tangible segments to successfully complete projects.
First job: The Franklin Institute Futures Center - Phila, PA, 1988
Most useful app: Snag-It
Desired superpower: See into the future
Your hero: Socrates
Best vacation spot: Adirondacks
Pet peeve: Egocentrism and Pretentiousness
Favorite subject in school: Physics
Word to the wise (advice): Seize the day and make good choices