Spotlights
2023 Women in Construction: Alicia Hobart, Commodore Builders
What tips or advice would you offer to other women who are considering entering the construction industry? I’d say, go for it! There is no industry like the construction industry. It has been ten years and still nothing beats seeing a project go2023 Women in Construction: Kimberly Kilroy, Gale Associates, Inc.
What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? I was drawn to engineering because I have always preferred math and science to the humanities. When I began college as an undecided engineering major, it was the concrete canoe team that first piqued my interest in civil engineering.2023 Women in Construction: Nada Jaber, NEI General Contracting
What tips or advice would you offer to other women who are considering entering the construction industry? Six years ago, I made the most daring change in my career, I took a leap of faith and left the nutrition field for construction management and today I couldn’t be more grateful.
2023 Women in Construction: Andrea Rizzo, Commodore Builders
What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? My academic background is in engineering and economics, which was the perfect foundation for construction management. It meshed my love of working with a variety of people, with the problem-solving2023 Women in Construction: Jesslie Ramos, NEI General Contracting
What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? Initially, I was just an 18-year-old high school graduate looking for a job but after 11 years of experience and education in this industry, I’ve developed a deep appreciation for the vital role construction plays in shaping our world.
2023 Women in Construction: Jessica Morrissey, NEI General Contracting
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? My greatest professional achievement in the last 12 months has been the opportunities I have had to teach young women about the career potential in the industry and serve as a mentor to future leaders.
2023 Women in Construction: Katelyn Desmarais, Helical Drilling
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? This past year, I started grad school pursuing a master of science in civil engineering with a focus in geotechnical engineering and will be graduating in December of this year.2023 Women in Construction: Carolyn Sicard, NEI General Contracting
What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? I got started in the industry because of my dad who was an associate professor at Wentworth. After my freshman year of college, I applied for different co-op positions within the civil engineering department.
2023 Women in Construction: Ashley George, NEI General Contracting
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? In the last 12 months, I have been working alongside my team to kick off a 179-unit renovation project. During the first phase of renovation, we uncovered a number of unforeseen conditions that required a great deal of collaboration to solve.
2023 Women in Construction: Danielle Camporini, NEI General Contracting
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? Almost exactly 12 months ago I decided to make the jump from architecture to construction. It was an intimidating change to make, but I’m so happy I did.
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