Pillars of Ideal: Andrew Milkey

Everyone has a unique story about how they found their way into the construction industry. With so many different paths into the field, no two journeys are exactly alike.

Take it from Andrew Milkey, Project Manager at Ideal Contracting and one of the strongest advocates for the construction industry you’ll find. Growing up in a family of construction professionals, a career in the industry seemed like a natural fit. But his path to construction was anything but conventional.

While earning his college degree, Andrew also served as a firefighter, gaining a firsthand appreciation for leadership, teamwork, and the importance of serving his community. During that time, he also joined Ideal Contracting as a Build U intern and quickly demonstrated the drive and dedication that would define his career.

Today, Andrew is a trusted leader at Ideal and a respected professional throughout the industry. Beyond managing projects, he’s investing his time and energy into educating the next generation of professionals so that they, too, can carve their own unique pathway into construction.