What was your first job and what did you learn from it? My first job was a $1 million renovation to a formal living and dining space in a residence in Boston’s Back Bay. The client had extremely high expectations for their space, and I learned from day one that there is no such thing as too much attention to detail.
“Never give up!” That’s the best advice that Lynn Kramer ever got in the business, and with over 30-years in construction, those words have served her well. Today, she is a project executive with PROCON where she has been for 8-years. Kramer never wanted to do anything but construction, so after earning a civil engineering degree, she landed a job working for Whiting Turner.
Lorna Lavelle’s charming Scottish accent and quick humor are easily noticeable. She began her career in the United Kingdom (U.K.) and joined PROCON in 2015 as a project scheduler. A master’s degree in -Energy Systems and the Environment, led her into a PM position working for Britain’s nuclear-decommissioning industry.
“I have never felt like the only ‘female’ in the room at our company because there is such tremendous respect for everyone, male or female,” said Leslie Del Sesto. Del Sesto worked at PROCON for 5 years before leaving to raise her children. She later returned, but on a slightly condensed schedule.
Kim Pyszka “interned” her way into a construction role while studying to be an architect at Keene State College. But, in her junior year she became more interested in sustainable building. Thus, after getting an architectural degree, she stayed on at PROCON as an assistant project manager (APM), focusing on sustainable building practices.
What are you doing differently in 2019 that has had a positive impact on your career? Making sure to take vacations and enjoying life – not waiting “until things calm down.”
What are you doing differently in 2019 that has had a positive impact on your career? Pushing myself to do more and thinking outside of the box in both my personal life and in my professional life. It started last fall with a trip to Ireland, just taking an opportunity a little out of my comfort zone and regular routine.
Delphi Construction wishes to take a moment during Women in Construction Month to recognize, honor and remember a dear co-worker and friend, Tracy Lubin, who passed away suddenly this past January after a brief illness.
The overall economy in Rhode Island has maintained its steady improvement. The state has over 2,000 more jobs than it did a year ago and the unemployment rate has decreased to 4%, which is half a percent lower than in 2018. The stable economy combined with limited new speculative office developments in either downtown
During 2019, much of the growth and development is focused on Downtown Providence. Much of this has to do with the colleges and hospitals, and residential in general. Rhode Island continues to develop hotels, especially in Downtown Providence, due in part simply to a vibrant, in-demand city, and with the intent of creating
