2024 Women in Construction: Carolyn Sicard, NEI General Contracting

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? Over the past year, taking on a project in a new market, has been both a significant challenge and a major achievement for me. Despite unfamiliar territory I was able to tackle the task with determination. The project is now in full swing, and I’m confident that the diligent efforts put into estimating and procurement will play a crucial role in our team’s success. Embracing these challenges has been a positive learning experience, highlighting our adaptability and resilience in achieving goals even in uncharted territory.

What is your favorite / most beneficial part of Women in Construction week? This year’s Women in Construction Week holds special significance for my family as my husband, Jean, and I are proud parents of two daughters who are pursuing careers in the construction industry. Both secured co-ops this summer, with one venturing into the role of a field engineer with aspirations of becoming a superintendent. Meanwhile, the other embarked on a co-ops journey with a developer dedicated to providing the community with diverse housing solutions, including affordable, mixed-income, market-rate, and historical apartment communities. 

On Thursday, February 29, 2024, I partook in the celebration alongside fellow alumni and my freshman daughter, currently studying at the Wentworth Institute of Technology, at a Women in Construction Breakfast. The joy of seeing her and commemorating Women in Construction Week as a family was truly special!