LEVELING UP WITH THE WOMEN OF SUNDT
Spearheaded by the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), Women in Construction (WIC) week spotlights contributions of women in the construction industry and how they continue to level up. To celebrate, we’re walking you through a day in the life of two Sundt leaders. Scroll further to discover the many ways you can build your career in construction.
Spearheaded by the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), Women in Construction (WIC) week spotlights contributions of women in the construction industry and how they continue to level up. To celebrate, we’re walking you through a day in the life of two Sundt leaders. Scroll further to discover the many ways you can build your career in construction.
“SO WHAT IS IT YOU ACTUALLY DO?”
Whether you’re in the field or in the office, every day looks different when you’re working in construction. Follow along with Amy Mitchell, assistant project manager for Sundt’s Phoenix Zoo Veterinary Medical Center project, and Reese Fortin, Southwest district health, safety and environmental manager for Sundt’s Building Group to see where their day takes them.
Finding the right career in construction for you
There are so many ways to build a fulfilling career in construction. From the jobsite to the office, there’s a place for every skill set, background or interest.
BUILD INFRASTRUCTURE
Ariel Goodwin
Heavy equipment operator apprentice
Day-to-day: I’m an operator. I was hired to run a haul truck, but I also operate the roller as well as the water truck.
Roxana Hernandez
Electrician craftswoman
Day-to-day: As an electrician craftswoman, I’m responsible for installing, maintaining, testing, and repairing electrical equipment.
Letrisha Tuni
Pipefitter Apprentice
Day-to-day: I work as a foreman on a confidential site, fixing just about anything outside and around the jobsite.
BUILD SOLUTIONS
Sherry Theofanides
Assistant Project Manager
Day-to-day: My day-to-day is a mix of coordination, problem-solving and keeping the project moving forward. I regularly review schedules and budgets, always staying proactive. No two days are the same!
Jennifer Graves
Project Manager
Day-to-day: Every day in construction brings a new challenge and that’s what I love most about it. My role is to support our project team and keep the work moving forward safely on time and within budget.
Mackenzie Brock
Project Engineer
Day-to-day: I spend most of my time in focused estimating work—performing quantity takeoffs, thinking through pour sequences and production rates, and reaching out to align subcontractors.
BUILD TECH
Leena Patel
Project Controls Manager
Day-to-day: I use data analytics to give Sundt’s self-perform teams real-time insights into project performance and build tech-driven tools that help teams plan smarter, track better and deliver faster.
Jennyfer Labuff
Director of Data & Application Development, IT
Day-to-day: My day-to-day includes setting priorities, removing roadblocks, collaborating with the business, and making sure what we build creates real value for our projects and employee-owners.
Ellie Davis
AI Engineer
Day-to-day: I’m responsible for designing the user interface and experience for our internal AI apps. I aim to design interfaces that look great and are intuitive so our users can get the most out of AI technology.
BUILD CONNECTIONS
Angie Rosales
Project Director
Day-to-day: I spend my time meeting with existing and prospective clients and attending conferences focused on the markets we’ve identified for Texas, and forming relationships that help Sundt win work.
Holly Horsak
Area Manager
Day-to-day: My day-to-day centers on supporting my teams, driving strong outcomes and connecting with team members. I’m also focused on aligning stakeholders, identifying and addressing project risks early.
Ruby Trejo
Senior Proposal Specialist
Day-to-day: I lead proposals that win new transportation projects, collaborating with teams across the country to shape compelling RFQs and RFPs that capture how Sundt will deliver the work.
BUILD PROCESS
Cindy Laughlin
Document Control Manager
Day-to-day: Managing the submittal, review and approval of shop drawings, material certifications, product data and reports, ensuring everything is timely, accurate, accessible, and aligned with project requirements.
Ana Hernandez
General Administrative Manager
Day-to-day: I support the Transportation Group’s preconstruction estimating and operation teams, keeping them organized, and also assist with training.
Shelby Ray
Pursuit Program Coordinator
Day-to-day: My days are spent digging through our project data. One minute I’m searching for confidentiality clauses, the next I’m combing through employee resumes for project experience.