Brittany Kalepa, Project Manager
Brittany Kalepa, Project Manager I’m Brittany Kalepa, a Project Manager and the Intern Lead for Hawaii, proudly part of the Swinerton ‘ohana for nearly two years. Professional Journey: My journey with Swinerton began as an Assistant Project Manager in the Self-Perform Concrete Group. Coming from a background in Program Management and Heavy Civil Contracting, I […]
Rocio Montano Jimenez, Project Engineer
Rocio Montano Jimenez, Project Engineer Q: What do you like best about being in the construction industry? A: You can see the progression and transformation of a project before your eyes – from literally nothing to something special. I also like the challenges that come with the job and seeing how I overcome them. Q: […]
Breawn Felix, Regional Director of VDC & Detailing, California
Breawn Felix, Regional Director of VDC & Detailing, California What do people say when you tell them you work in construction? When I say I work in construction, people are often surprised and ask, “Oh really? What do you do?” When I explain that I’m in virtual design and construction, they usually look a bit […]
Kaylee Kent, Superintendent
Kaylee Kent, Superintendent What do people say when you tell them you work in construction? I wouldn’t say people are too surprised, I think people are more interested when they hear I work in construction. The first question I usually get is simply whether I work on a jobsite or in an office. I think […]
Charlotte Lundin, Project Manager
Charlotte Lundin, Project Manager What do people say when you tell them you work in construction? Most of the time people don’t under what construction management is, so they assume initially that I am the one out in the field putting work into place, which confuses them even more being a woman. I usually try […]
Jessa Branham, Superintendent
Jessa Branham, Superintendent What do people say when you tell them you work in construction? Being a woman in the construction industry always brings about different responses when you tell others what you do. If the person asking is also in the industry, they’ll often ask questions and are interested. “What do you do? What […]
Roya Vermillion, Preconstruction Executive
Roya Vermillion, Preconstruction Executive What do people say when you tell them you work in construction? “It is great to see more women in construction. What do you exactly do?” What do you like best about being in the construction industry? Walking away at the end of the day and seeing your progress in front […]
Sarah Hargrave-Thomas, Superintendent
Sarah Hargrave-Thomas, Superintendent What do people say when you tell them you work in construction? The typical response when I say I work in construction is, “that’s really cool” or “that’s badass.” There’s always a follow up question, “how did you get into construction?” Then, I explain my surprising path that led to me finding […]