In recognition of International Women’s Day and Women in Construction week, we’d like to highlight a few of the exceptional women on our construction team.
Ashley Rayan
Project Manager
My role at Anthem
My role is to work with the project team to plan, schedule,
and organize resources for the successful execution of construction projects.
Prior to construction, I am responsible for providing technical and financial
feedback to the project team, so that we can efficiently complete projects.
Once in the construction phase, my role is to support the onsite team by
ensuring that they have the resources they need to execute the project vision.
Why I chose construction
I am a person who thrives in challenging situations and the
construction industry is a place where I not only feel challenged, but I also
have the opportunity to learn. No two days are the same, just as no two
projects are the same. My role allows me to work with subject matter experts,
all of whom I have the opportunity to work in partnership with. Whether it’s
working through details with the consultant team at the design phase or problem
solving on site with the trades, construction is a collaborative industry. I
enjoy that my career allows me to work on something that is tangible, to see a
permanent building or space that you have worked on from design to execution is
a great feeling.
Amber Doherty
Construction Safety Officer
My role at Anthem
My job is to maintain a standard of safety across the construction site, to ensure no one’s cutting corners, and ultimately to make sure everyone who walks on to the site walks off at the end of the day. As a CSO, building a strong foundation of positive rapport with trades and management as a team player is key in establishing an environment of mutual respect and co-operation.
Why I chose construction
I enjoy the freedom and the wins are truly awesome. It’s
rewarding to see the teamwork and alignment needed to build something from
nothing. It can be tough, and it’s not always glamorous, but it’s also fun. No
two days are the same. Keeping an open mind and being able to be flexible are
key.
Romina Siuki
Sr. Project Coordinator
My role at Anthem
I work as a Senior Project Coordinator at Anthem Properties Group. In this role, I work closely with both the development and construction teams during preconstruction and construction stages of concrete high-rise projects to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and most importantly meeting the high level of quality that is attributed to Anthem which is well recognized and known by its great reputation throughout the real estate industry. Recently, I have been mostly focused on collaborating with project management team on procurement after which I will be spending more time on construction coordination.
Why I chose construction
After
graduating with B.A.Sc. with Distinction in Civil Engineering from the University
of British Columbia (UBC), I decided to continue my studies at UBC by pursuing
a Master of Civil Engineering in Project and Construction Management as
construction management courses were always my top interest during my
undergraduate studies. The top three reasons of why I love to work in the
construction industry:
- Helping local communities by building projects that are essential for a
community to thrive and leaving a long-lasting mark on the world - Teamwork and collaboration with smart and knowledgeable professionals
and, in turn, lots of learning opportunities - The never-ending diversity of work and dealing with something new every
day
Corina Lascano
Project Coordinator
My role at Anthem
As a project coordinator on the construction
team my role begins at the drawing design stage. I work with the project team,
consultants and vendors to develop the building permit drawings, tender
drawings and IFC drawings. When I first started at Anthem in 2018, I was
involved in two wood-frame projects (Maplewoods West and Wood & Water) and
two concrete projects (ORIGIN and SOCO).
Leading up to
construction, I was responsible for demolitions, tendering, performing quantity
take-offs, contract administration, and various other duties required to set-up
the construction sites. All of which was possible with the amazing support of
my Project Managers and Directors of course.
During
construction, my role includes coordinating and tracking shop drawings, site
instructions, purchase orders, change orders, invoicing, permit applications,
and assisting the Project Manager with whatever they may need to run a
successful project – on time, and on budget. I do this through construction to
final occupancy and handover to the Homeowner Care team.
Why I chose construction
I chose to enter the construction industry
shortly after graduating high school. I started as a drywall laborer, working
with my dad, and learning the ins and outs of construction sites. Witnessing a
building go from the early framing stages to finished homes was fascinating to
me, so I signed up for the Architectural and Building Engineering Technology
(ABET) program at BCIT. Since joining Anthem, there is one project in
particular, Wood & Water, that I have seen transform from a grassy golf
course to an incredible townhome community. Seeing years of hard work turn into
homes for hundreds of people is truly rewarding.
