Power Design celebrated #WomenInConstructionWeek by highlighting a different #WIC every day on social media. We asked them to tell us what it means to be a woman in construction, and we’ve picked out some of our favorite quotes below. Follow us on social for all their answers!
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Time waits for no one. You can accomplish anything if you put in the effort. Work harder when no one else is watching
Jasmine McWilliams,
Apprentice
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There are so many aspects to a project that involve several specialties and departments. From the beginning to end, teamwork is the key to success.
Susan Yongue,
Virtual Designer
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Don't just stay the course during challenging times. Rise, and shine!
Kim Hill,
Lighting Project Executive
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I went to school for architecture and interior design, but became more interested with piecing buildings together rather than what they looked like.
Tina Manrique,
Senior Project Manager
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It's incredible to bid a 20-story building from a set of plans, then walk the job where it all comes to fruition.
Amber Bell,
Estimator
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There are so many great things about my job. Ultimately, simply flipping a switch and seeing that light fixture light up is a rush!
Terrie Mantia,
Superintendent
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It's refreshing to see more women in lead roles. Power Design has always had a strong presence of female leadership and I'm excited to be a part of that.
Sandra Alfieri DellaRocco,
RVP
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