Meet the Directors: Corrie Malkowski, PE

At K2M Design, we believe that our people are our greatest strength—and Corrie Malkowski exemplifies that every day in her role as Director of Engineering. Her leadership, technical expertise, and dedication to fostering collaboration embody K2M’s mission of Building Relationships Based on Trust and Results—both with clients and within our own teams. In this spotlight, Corrie shares insight into her daily work, what she values most about her role, and the mindset that helps her stay focused and effective.

What is a typical day like for you at work?
There really is no “typical” day, but my weeks are filled with a variety of activities that keep me engaged and connected. I attend meetings for key projects to stay up to date on progress, meet with clients and partner firms to foster relationships, perform QA and approvals for sign and seal, and coach engineers on their development. I also work closely with the other design directors to achieve goals and establish action plans, attend L10s, create and refine policies, and listen to staff to help remove roadblocks for the engineering team. A big part of my role also involves partnering with the BD team to plan resourcing for future projects—and handling anything else that might pop up along the way!

What is your favorite part about your role?
I love working with people and seeing the results of our hard work.

What are some things you do to stay productive and focused?
I make a list of to-dos each morning to stay organized and on track. When I need to reset, I take a quick walk to clear my head—it helps me refocus and come back ready to tackle what’s next.

What is one piece of advice you’d give to those aspiring to work in your field?
Stay curious.