Beyond Engineering showcases the stories behind RTM’s success - from empowering career growth and fostering collaboration to merging with firms that share our values. Through candid conversations with our team, we explore the leadership, innovation, and culture that make RTM a place where passionate people thrive. With a people-first approach, we’re shaping careers, strengthening partnerships, and building a better future through engineering.
Designing RTM’s Future: Inside the Centers of Excellence
RTM kicked off 2025 with a bold move from an office-based structure to Centers of Excellence organized around markets and disciplines. We sit down with Kat Duytschaever, David Piluski, Matt Whisler, and Larry Kaprielian to talk about how that decision came to life, what weekly collaboration across COEs now looks like, and how it’s helping the firm say “yes” to bigger, more complex projects.
The group also reflects on what this model is changing inside RTM: more visible career paths, smoother integration for newly merged offices, and a culture that encourages people to lean into their strengths. They’re candid about the bumps too—from CAD/BIM standardization to communicating the “why” clearly enough that people could trust a new way of working.
5 Nov 2025
Electrifying Luxury: The Realities of Sustainable Mountain Resorts
Electrifying a luxury mountain hotel sounds straightforward—until guest expectations, site constraints, and rural utility capacity collide. In this episode, RTM Principal Eric Rubottom joins host Catherine Jelinek to cut through the buzz and talk about what actually works. We unpack why efficiency still comes first, how early commitment and an integrated team keep costs in check, and where brand standards need thoughtful tweaks to protect the five-star experience. From snowmelt and spa loads to the limits of rooftop PV in snow country, this is a candid look at designing fully electric—or electric-ready—hotels with eyes wide open.
15 Oct 2025
People First, Deals Second: Inside RTM’s M&A Philosophy
What does it really take to grow through mergers and acquisitions without losing who you are? In this episode, Justin Ramirez and Rod Finkle share how RTM’s “people-first” approach to M&A has shaped the firm’s growth. From honoring legacy to navigating fear and control, they walk us through why RTM chooses culture fit over deal count, and how integration becomes less about numbers and more about building something lasting together.
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