2018 Women in Construction: Mary Bulso, Daedalus Projects, Inc.

Name: Mary Bulso

Postion: Project Manager

Cpmpany: Daedalus Projects, Inc.

Years in the AEC Industry: 25+

What associations or organizations are you affiliated with? Blackstone Valley Historical Society; National Parks Service; Association of General Contractors of America; MA Building Congress; Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce; SMPS.

Advice/Keys to Success: My main piece of advice to anyone is to listen. It takes time to understand the process and how the parts come together. Whether you graduated with a formal education or entered the trades directly, there is so much to be learned from your peers. Construction is somewhat unique in that project success is dependent on collaboration between team members with distinct, highly specialized knowledge bases. Listening will make you a better team member and allow you the opportunity to expand your own expertise.

If you had to choose one word to explain why you do what you do, which one most suits you? And why? I’m in it for the challenge. Specifically, I love working as part of a collaborative team to overcome unexpected problems. It is rare that any issue can be resolved by just one person, so the job is ultimately about tapping into the unique skills, knowledge, and experiences of each team member to produce the best result for the client.