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New Jersey Subcontractors Association (NJSA) Meet the GCs Event
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 great opportunity to network, share ideas, and strengthen relationships within our…
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 the chapter and how much they have accomplished in such a short period of…
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 industry. To help further my network…
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 get the point across. So much…
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, mentorship, and inspiring conversations. The theme of the event was Building Bridges and…
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 my place/where I fit in. When…
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 moderator: Julia Howard Our inspiring…
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 career. Growing up in the…
Annual Holiday Party (December 2024)
Back to Blog December 4, 2024 ‘Tis the season to spread holiday cheer! PWC NJ hosted its annual holiday party at Spuntino Wine & Tapas Bar in Clifton, bringing members together for an evening of celebration and gratitude. The event was a heartfelt “thank you” to our incredible members for their support and contributions throughout…
Member Spotlight | Kelly Marsiglia
Back to Blog Kelly Marsiglia Creative Services Manager, VRH Construction What is your favorite part about being a member of PWC NJ? I recently joined PWC NJ and have truly enjoyed the experience so far. From the very beginning, I’ve felt a strong sense of teamwork and support within the organization. It’s inspiring to see how…