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2024 Women in Construction: Carolyn Sicard, NEI General Contracting

Carolyn Sicard 
Chief Estimator 
NEI General Contracting 

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? Over the past year, taking on a project in a new market, has been both a significant challenge and a major achievement for me. Despite unfamiliar territory I was able to tackle the task with determination. The project is now in full swing, and I’m confident that the diligent efforts put into estimating and procurement will play a crucial role in our team’s success. Embracing these challenges has been a positive learning experience, highlighting our adaptability and resilience in achieving goals even in uncharted territory.

What is your favorite / most beneficial part of Women in Construction week? This year’s Women in Construction Week holds special significance for my family as my husband, Jean, and I are proud parents of two daughters who are pursuing careers in the construction industry. Both secured co-ops this summer, with one venturing into the role of a field engineer with aspirations of becoming a superintendent. Meanwhile, the other embarked on a co-ops journey with a developer dedicated to providing the community with diverse housing solutions, including affordable, mixed-income, market-rate, and historical apartment communities. 

On Thursday, February 29, 2024, I partook in the celebration alongside fellow alumni and my freshman daughter, currently studying at the Wentworth Institute of Technology, at a Women in Construction Breakfast. The joy of seeing her and commemorating Women in Construction Week as a family was truly special!

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