Women in Construction

Women in Construction Week #WICWeek24 is a time to recognize and celebrate the incredible women breaking barriers and shaping the future of the construction industry. At HDR, we are proud to have many talented women dedicating their careers to this field.

In celebration, women across our firm — from project coordinators to inspectors, construction engineers to project and program managers, and directors, alike — reflect on how they positively impact and transform our industry.

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How can women shape the future of the construction industry?

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Nicole Brinic
Assistant Project Manager
Virginia

"… by providing their perspective on innovative tool and technique use or providing input on inclusive design approaches. We can advocate for change in policies to help promote a fair and supportive culture and the removal of stereotypes and biases."

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Amanda Redick
Assistant Project Manager
South Carolina

"… by the same way all people shape the future of our industry — by adding depth and dimension to their teams through differing perspectives. With diversity in our project teams, we are better able to serve our diverse clients."

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Leticia Delira
Senior Records Keeper/Contract Compliance
Texas

"Through active participation, advocacy, education and leadership – all essential traits to be accepted in the construction industry – we are creating pathways for more women to succeed in the construction industry."

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Jordan Leiminger
Project Manager
Colorado

"... by using our flexible nature to overcome changing site conditions, mediating challenges between stakeholders, and utilizing our detail-oriented mindset to proactively address problems before they become larger issues or claims."

What advice do you give young women considering a career in construction?

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Elisa Porisini
Senior Resident Project Representative
Massachusetts

"You will face daily challenges; it’s up to you to turn them into opportunities. Don’t be afraid to walk through unexpected doors when they open; you will not grow in your career if you are not challenged. Take risks."

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Tammera Buck
Technical Specialist Construction Materials
Colorado

"Explore all of your opportunities! There are a multitude of jobs within the construction field! There are many organizations out there that will help you. Get involved and reach out to other women in construction who could mentor you!"

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Cynthia Ades
Construction Talent Lead
New Jersey

"In speaking with candidates every day and as a mentor to younger women, I always stress you can do anything you want. Give it your all and prove yourself, then no other factors stand in the way. I learned and lived this when I entered the industry and still stand by it today."

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Anika Pietenpol
Inspector/Office Engineer
Colorado

"Having a construction management internship helped me understand daily jobsite tasks and gave me a practical application to the content learned in my classes afterwards. Internships are vital to helping determine your interests."

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Women Making HDR a World-Class Firm

Julie Labonte, P.E., our global water program management director, shares her insight into what it means to be a woman in construction. Her perspective is echoed and supported across the multitude of women surveyed in preparation for WIC week.

Women in Construction

Bringing Unique Perspectives and Skills, Diversifying Teams, Pushing Boundaries

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Clarice Kinsella
Program Management Director
Washington

"Having more women in the construction industry has the potential to make it a safer place for everyone to work in. The construction industry will also benefit from an additional dimension of experiences, opinions and resources — everything we need to achieve an ambitious infrastructure build goal."

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Jenisha Oli
Project Manager
Oklahoma

"Women can advocate for policies and practices that promote equality, safety and work-life balance — driving positive change in the industry. By empowering women to participate and lead in construction, we create a more diverse, innovative and sustainable future."

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Laura Fulton
Senior Project Manager
South Carolina

"Women aren't afraid to debate issues, hence potentially coming up with new approaches to build infrastructure, which could save time and money for the industry and stakeholders."

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Melissa Jordan
Principal Project Manager
London

"Women bring a different perspective and energy to the industry, which is required for diversity, enabling it to evolve and grow. Ultimately, better representation will result in more future leaders, which will change the current landscape."

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Elaine Man-Hui Yip
Senior Construction Engineer
California

"Women provide a keen aspect to details and perspective, excel at multitasking and project management, and provide essential skills to help move a construction project forward successfully."

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Alyssa Mathura
Construction Coordinator
Texas

"Women can provide a great understanding of emotional intelligence to help navigate successful conversations — yielding positive results for our team and projects."

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Nikki DeNiro
Document Control Administrator
Utah

"Women are holding more high-level positions in construction and breathing new life into leadership. The best leaders involve their teammates and encourage growth and change."

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Sophia Perez
Senior Project Controls Manager
Texas

"Women excel at multitasking, communication and problem-solving. Women can help increase productivity, enhance collaboration toward innovation, inspire organizational dedication, and improve altruism."

A huge thank you to the women featured for sharing their unique perspectives to help us better understand women's collective role in building a better, more inclusive and sustainable future.