Did you know that women comprise 9.9% of the construction industry in the United States? Although that statistic seems low, we proudly employ many women in diverse roles that support our construction projects, and many more who work for our construction contractors during project execution.
In recognition of Women in Construction Week, we are highlighting some of the women who help make our energy infrastructure projects possible – from design and engineering to safety and environmental permitting. We champion our female employees and celebrate their achievements and contributions to our industry.
Monica Styles – Director, Environmental Projects, Northeast Region:
“My responsibilities include support of the planning, coordination and execution of projects while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. I oversee the permitting process for projects which may involve wetland and waterway assessments, cultural resource evaluations, and threatened/endangered species valuations. This requires communicating with stakeholders and regulatory agencies and understanding multi-level laws and standards. I also monitor project progress –including site inspections– according to our applicable permits with the goal of maintaining the projected schedule and budget while adhering to legal and environmental values.”
Amanda LeeMasci — Capital Projects Staff Engineer:
“As a project manager, my duties focus on project engineering and development, bidding and awarding work to contractors, and material procurement. Additionally, I provide site coordination with the field crews and operations until a project is fully commissioned to the operations team. I’m responsible for making sure we do our jobs safely, on schedule, and within budget so we can meet the identified needs of the business. Overall, it’s a lot of communication and coordination.”
Dorothy Rurak — Senior Manager, Safety & Organizational Excellence:
“I lead an 18-member team focused on safety initiatives and program optimization. This involves steering the strategic safety direction of our operations, measurement, engineering, and construction teams, and ensuring the safety and efficiency of our extensive asset network.
“Fostering a safe work environment in line with our company values is key. On a daily basis, I coordinate with various specialty groups across the organization to address performance gaps, implement corrective actions, and enhance organizational excellence.”
Lauren Tilley – Senior Manager, Integrity Projects:
“I lead a team that executes projects that support the integrity of our pipelines including repair digs, relocations, hydrotests and purges. My father and both grandfathers were engineers, so I was certainly pushed to follow in their footsteps. I was inspired when I discovered project management not only utilizes your technical abilities, but also gives the opportunity to lead teams, solve problems, and see projects built from start to finish.”
