Spotlights

2025 Women in Construction: Jenna Rahkonen, Iron-Lift LLC

What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? One project I’m proud of is the ROPOS Crane Barge for the Department of Commerce under NOAA.

2025 Women in Construction: Arianna Gerrior, Timberline Construction Corp.

What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? I was on the team that successfully completed a high-end office fit-up for Veralto, a client with a mission to create a sustainable space that supported collaboration and employee well-being.

2025 Women in Construction: Kyra Higgins, TFMoran

What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? In fall 2023, I worked on a Wetland Functional Assessment Report for a large residential development project in Bedford, under a tight deadline.

2025 Women in Construction: Jaclyn Teixeira, NEI General Contracting

Who or what has inspired you most in your career, and what advice would you share with the next generation of women entering the A/E/C industry? Over the years, I’ve been inspired by many women in my career. I started out in college pursuing engineering and architecture, but I ended up in construction risk management by chance.

2025 Women in Construction: Molly O’Connor, NEI General Contracting

What trends or innovations do you believe will shape the future of your field, and how are you positioning yourself (or your firm) to be at the forefront? As we’re seeing across many industries, I believe AI will play an increasingly significant role in the construction sector, both in the office and in the field.

2025 Women in Construction: Carolyn Sicard, NEI General Contracting

What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? The relationships I’ve built with subcontractors as chief estimator at NEI. I’ve always focused on creating strong, collaborative partnerships,

2025 Women in Construction: Shannon Terriaca, NEI General Contracting

Do you have a hidden talent or a surprising fact about yourself that most people wouldn’t know? I have a habit of seeing something and immediately assuming, “I could do that.” I almost always pull it off, though it usually turns out to be a larger endeavor than

2025 Women in Construction: Caroline Rennie, Auburn Construction

What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? Auburn has experienced significant growth over the past year. Since joining the team, I have worked to update our brand’s identity and visuals, as well as develop

2025 Women in Construction: Jo Ann Michaels, Viking Construction

What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? I am most proud of the overall success of my career. I started as a part-time administrative person and worked my way into project engineer,

2025 Women in Construction: Rochelle Conroy, Auburn Construction

What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? One of the projects I’m most proud of is an affordable housing development that added 50+ units to the community.