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Member Spotlight | Cindy J. Cordts
Member Spotlight | Cindy J. Cordts Back to Blog Cindy J. Cordts Senior Program Manager PMP Why did you become involved in PWC NJ? Tore Electric is a member of this great organization. What is your favorite part about being a member of PWC NJ? The best part has been surrounded by empowered women in…
Read MoreWomen of Achievement Awards Luncheon (May 2025)
Women of Achievement Awards Luncheon (May 2025) Back to Blog May 22, 2025 On May 21, 2025, PWC NJ proudly hosted its Annual Women of Achievement Awards Luncheon at Liberty House in Jersey City. This inspiring event honored four exceptional women making meaningful contributions to New Jersey’s AEC industry who shared their stories: Patrice Clark…
Read MoreNew Jersey Subcontractors Association (NJSA) Meet the GCs Event (April 2025)
New Jersey Subcontractors Association (NJSA) Meet the GCs Event (April 2025) Back to Blog April 17, 2025 On April 17, we attended the New Jersey Subcontractors Association (NJSA) Meet the GCs event. We were proud to host a table and connect with many familiar faces – and meet some new ones, too! It was a…
Read MorePWC NJIT Student Chapter Earns Outstanding Student Chapter of the Year Award (April 2025)
PWC NJIT Student Chapter Earns Outstanding Student Chapter of the Year Award (April 2025) Back to Blog April 2025 Congratulations to the PWC NJIT Student Chapter on receiving the Outstanding Chapter of the Year Award from the Newark College of Engineering at NJIT. We are blown away by the effort the students have put into…
Read MoreMember Spotlight | Lynn Manzella Decker
Member Spotlight | Lynn Manzella Decker Back to Blog Lynn Manzella Decker Senior Account Manager, Stanley Black & Decker – Dewalt Why did you become involved in PWC NJ? After leaving the workforce for 11 years to raise my children, re-entering the construction space I felt the need to connect with strong women in the…
Read MoreMember Spotlight | Sophia Bitler, PE
Member Spotlight | Sophia Bitler, PE Back to Blog Sophia Bitler, PE Project Manager, Railroad Construction Company, Inc. What is the most important skill you have developed in your career? The most important skill I’ve developed in my career is the ability to understand the objective on hand, and to speak to people intelligently and…
Read MorePWC & Princeton University Kick off to Women in Construction Week (March 2025)
PWC & Princeton University Kick off to Women in Construction Week (March 2025) Back to Blog March 3, 2025 On March 3, over 200 industry professionals gathered for the 3rd Annual Kickoff to Women in Construction Week at Princeton University. Hosted by Professional Women in Construction and Princeton, the event provided an afternoon of networking,…
Read MoreMember Spotlight | Alexandra Jingoli Smolar
Member Spotlight | Alexandra Jingoli Smolar Back to Blog Alexandra Jingoli Smolar CEO, Jet Electrical Testing, LLC What is the biggest challenge to working in the construction industry? Being a woman in this industry has its challenges. Most of the meetings I walk into it is a table filled with older men that are wondering…
Read MoreInaugural LeadHERship Summit (January 2025)
Inaugural LeadHERship Summit (January 2025) Back to Blog January 30, 2025 Over 200 attendees came to our Inaugural LeadHERship Summit held at the Bridgewater Manor. The speakers were motivating & inspiring and, most importantly, prepared women for ongoing success in our industry. Thank you to everyone involved: Our fantastic keynote speaker: Heidi DeBenedetti Our amazing…
Read MoreMember Spotlight | Valerie Moran
Member Spotlight | Valerie Moran Back to Blog Valerie Moran Senior Vice President, JDC Energy Services Who has been the most influential person in your career? Over my 20 years in construction I have been very fortunate to learn from mentors, but, My father, Don Burtis Sr., has been the most influential person in my…
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