Women in Project Controls

Women in Project Controls Spotlight: Amie Forte McLaughlin

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From summers spent helping her father’s catering business or interning at General Motors, to leading project schedules at major organizations, Amie Forte McLaughlin has built her career on persistence, adaptability, and a love of numbers. She holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in materials logistics management and supply chain management from Michigan State University…

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Women in Project Controls Spotlight: Natalia Vasquez

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For Natalia Vasquez, engineering was never just about numbers—it was about building connections, solving challenges, and forging new paths. Born and raised in Medellin, Colombia, Natalia’s professional journey has already spanned three countries and 16,900 kilometers (or 10,500 miles), reflecting the quiet determination and curiosity that have shaped her life from the beginning…

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Women in Project Controls Spotlight: Marina Bimbati and Andressa Maluf Figueira

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Mentorship plays a crucial role in career development, especially in a specialized field like project controls. The AACE Mentorship program provides professionals the opportunity to connect, learn, and grow through guidance. In this interview, we gain insights into a successful mentor-mentee relationship between Andressa Maluf Figueira and Marina Bimbati, two project controls professionals based in São Paulo, Brazil. Marina shares insights on her journey, challenges, and the impact of mentorship on her professional growth…

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Women in Project Controls Spotlight: Khushboo Tibrewala

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From drawing buildings as a child in India to leading multi-billion-dollar global programs at Google, Khushboo Tibrewala has charted a path of creativity and analytical depth. Her career spans 17 years in construction management across multiple industries, including oil and gas, telecommunications, commercial real estate, aviation, and hyperscale data centers, where she has built a reputation for her ability to lead with vision, implement strategic systems, and champion project controls excellence…

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From Precision to Execution: A Project Controls Professional’s Next Chapter

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Seven years into my project controls career, I realized I wanted a new challenge: to take on a more strategic role to oversee and manage construction projects. As a result, I joined the real estate team as a project lead in 2023. When the government approved the refurbishment project for the nuclear power plant in 2024, I took over the project to perform electrical infrastructure upgrades for the supporting buildings…

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Empowering Project Controls with Precision and Community: A Conversation with Dr. Mirela Tsagkari

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Mirela’s journey is one of drive, innovation, and dedication in the dynamic world of project controls. Now part of a leading pharmaceutical company’s global project management office, Mirela has had a fascinating career that spans countries and industries. We spoke with her about her unique path, the value of community in project controls, and her work advocating for women in the field…

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What Do You Want to Do When You Grow Up?  “I Don’t Know Yet” is a fully acceptable answer!

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Nan She is a project controls officer at Ontario Power Generation and an active volunteer in the AACE Women in Project Controls Committee at AACE International. Outside of work, she enjoys fishing, baking, and immersing herself in science fiction…

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A Professional Pathway and Embracing Core Values: An Interview with Jessica Edwards Project Controls Specialist for Brindley Engineering Corporation

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I began working in the oil and gas industry using SAP in purchasing and procurement. This eventually led to a role in sales and marketing. Married life took my family from Wyoming to Illinois, where I began working as a transportation dispatcher. It became apparent that the department needed support with backlogs in the mechanical garage and transportation sectors. As a result, I was able to employ my previous SAP experience to broaden my understanding of safety, security, health, and environmental concerns within the industry…

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Meet Women in Project Controls Chair: Stephanie Kers

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Hello AACE Members! I’m Stephanie Kers, and I am deeply honored and excited to be stepping into the role of Chair of the Women in Project Controls (WPC) Committee! On behalf of the committee, I extend our gratitude and appreciation to Tracy Leung, outgoing chair, who has been an incredible leader for our committee over the past two years. Tracy’s enthusiasm and guidance have united an amazing group of diverse, international, and dedicated AACE professional women and allies. I look forward to continuing to work together to further our vision and continue to grow all aspects of our WPC community! Let me start by telling you a bit about myself and my path into project controls…

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Charting the Course: Inside the Visionary Leadership of Shoshanna Fraizinger

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Shoshanna Fraizinger, CCP, PMP, is the 2023-2024 Past President of the AACE Board of Directors and the president of her own company, Shoshanna Fraizinger Consulting. She currently works for Sargent & Lundy in Ontario, Canada, supporting the Bruce Power project services and program support project. She has over 30 years of experience in projects, construction, and management and is a proud member of many of AACE’s technical subcommittees…

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