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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 21 J U LY 2 5 , 2 0 2 2 F O C U S R E A L E S TAT E / C O N S T R U C T I O N / E N G I N E E R I N G Women in senior management roles include Deputy Director Nina Fisher, Chief Engineer Joyce Taylor, HR Director Beth Getchell and Karen Doyle, the agency's chief finan- cial officer. Kayla Stickney, one of several engi- neers at the agency, estimates that she's worked on 15 or more projects in her 12 years in construction. at includes a $28 million bridge replacement project in Yarmouth that Stickney says is a year ahead of schedule. "I started as an inspector working for other people and now I have my own team," says Stickney, who majored in construction management technol- ogy at the University of Maine while "working my butt off " as a summer laborer at RJ Grondin & Sons before going to the MDOT. As project resident engineer, she acts as a conduit between the designer and contractors during construction and ensures projects are built according to plan and the agency's specifications. "I am still one of the only women in the room, if not the only one," she says, adding that that's gotten easier with experience. "I have met a lot of people in the industry, so I am much more familiar with the people at the meetings, and I know what to expect." Stickney says the Yarmouth project, which she expects to wrap up a year ahead of schedule at the end of 2024, to be her longest ever, adding that "it's kind of cool to see a whole project from start to finish, and there's no time to get bored." She finds that she thrives when juggling several projects, and points to the ability to multitask as a vital skill for anyone working in construction. "I think that more women would be interested in pursuing a career in con- struction if it wasn't stereotyped as a male industry," she says. "I want women to know that there are a lot of opportunities for them in this industry, and if they have any interest at all, to go for it." C O N T I N U E D O N F O L L OW I N G PA G E » Business Property and Liability Insurance Products Cyber and Data Breach Liability Insurance Employment Practices Liability Insurance, EPLI & Equipment and Mechanical Breakdown INSURING MAINE BUSINESS — INSURING MAINE PEOPLE We've been in business more than 140 years, and continue to innovate by providing you a portfolio that offers the kind of protection your business needs — today. Visit Patrons.com to find an independent agent near you. INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR TODAY'S BUSINESS CHALLENGES. Commi ed to Your Success Commi ed to Excellence Interstate commits all its resources and talent to ensure your success: 900+ employees, advanced technology, lean means and methods, in-house design, and the largest UL cer fied prefabrica on facility in the Northeast. þ Commercial Construc on þ 24/7 Emergency Service þ Fire Alarm Systems þ Arc-Flash Hazard Analysis þ EV Charger Installa on þ Thermal Diagnos c Imaging Maine | Massachuse s | New Hampshire Connec cut | Vermont | Rhode Island Valued Partner. Trusted Employer. þ Telecom/Data Networking 8 5 5 . 5 0 0 . I E S C www.iesc1.com 855.500.4372 P O S T E R / C O U R T E S Y O F C O N S I G L I C O N S T R U C T I O N Stacey Harris, a general superintendent at Consigli Construction, is featured in a recruiting poster.

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