Manager of Trunk Line Construction Support Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Los Angeles, California, United States
Working in construction could be intimidating and challenging for many women. At the same time, it’s rewarding to see a project through from design to construction. It also provides a unique opportunity to interact with many people and gain valuable experience. Attend this session to learn about essential strategies and practical tips to effectively communicate and collaborate with construction crews and stakeholders, seize opportunities to learn from field experience, and get insightful tips on how to address issues and challenges that arise during construction – all from a woman manager’s perspective.
Learning Objectives:
Describe how to effectively communicate with construction crews and get buy-in from stakeholders for projects.
Explain the importance of learning from those with field experience and how to apply these lessons learned in constructability reviews and design work.
Outline how to address issues and challenges in construction, which includes being bold and overcoming the fear of speaking up.
