Montrail Holmes, a rising senior on the Colby Football team, is spending his summer in New York City, where he has taken on an internship that blends his athletic discipline with professional ambition.
Working for Mace as a Project Manager and Construction Consultant, Holmes is immersed in the fast‑paced world of large‑scale development, gaining hands‑on experience that few undergraduates ever encounter.
His portfolio already includes collaborations with marquee clients such as AIG, Goldman Sachs and Live Nation Entertainment, each project exposing him to the intricate logistics of multi‑million‑dollar ventures.
Why “Why Not Me?”?
The discipline honed on the football field — embracing challenges, maintaining focus under pressure — has become the backbone of his work ethic, a lesson he repeats to himself with the mantra “Why not me?”.
Beyond the boardrooms, he will soon step onto the construction site of the Hudson Tunnel Project in July, a milestone that promises to deepen his practical understanding of infrastructure engineering.
In parallel, he is assisting with market research initiatives across the city, gathering data that will inform future strategic decisions for the firm.
As the summer unfolds, Holmes is not only building a résumé; he is shaping a career path that bridges sports, business and construction, proving that the lessons of the game can translate to the boardroom and the building site alike.