Alex Moutaftchieva is a Lecturer in the School of Building Construction. She holds a bachelor's degree in Construction Science and Management from Clemson University and a master's degree in Building Construction and Facility Management from Georgia Tech. Alex spent ten years in operations for Turner Construction, specifically in project management and preconstruction. Her project experience spans from small renovations to multi-million-dollar new builds in hospitality, healthcare, higher education and commercial construction. Courses taught by Alex include Introduction to Construction Management, Plans and Estimates, Construction Cost Management, Project Management 1, Senior Capstone and Advanced Project Management, and she also coaches student competition teams. Alex draws on her industry experience to teach students the practical applications of construction management tools, emphasizing the benefits of comprehensive preconstruction services to ensure a successful project delivery. She is a member of the American Council for Construction Education and utilizes her industry experience and relationships to continuously improve construction management curriculum.