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Are you a professional in the construction industry or interested in pursuing a career in construction? Join ASCE OC Construction Institute (CI) and Women in Construction Operations (WiOPS) SoCal Chapter on Friday, October 18th, from 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm, at the IRWD Community Meeting Room in Irvine, CA, and learn tips and tricks from inspirational leaders in the industry on how to navigate your career and successfully collaborate with your project team.
Learn more about our Distinguished Panelists!
Kasie Bowden
Kasie Bowden is a General Superintendent who has worked for Hensel Phelps in Southern California for 18 years. Kasie's most significant contribution to the construction community includes co-founding the non-profit organization Women in Construction Operations (WiOPS), which is geared towards growing a community for women leaders in the operational side of construction. On the weekends, she loves making breakfast and going on bike rides with her husband and two young children.
Jack Madrid
Jack Madrid is a Senior MEP Estimator with five years of experience within the industry, 2.5 of which were with McCarthy Building Companies. He is responsible for trade procurement, design management, maintaining relationships with subcontractors, and developing team members. Jack enjoys spending his free time with his fiancée on the golf course and the ski slopes. Fun Fact – Jack raced cars from the time he was 5 to 20 years old.
Aniket Parkhi
Aniket Parkhi is a Construction Manager with Jacobs PMCM SoCal, boasting over 18 years of experience in the heavy civil construction industry. His impressive portfolio includes high-profile projects like the Alameda Corridor Trench Project in San Gabriel, the Mid Coast Transit Trolley Project in San Diego, and the award-winning $2 billion I-405 Improvement Project in Orange County. Aniket oversees the performance and development of his construction management team, including sub-consultants, ensuring the project runs smoothly. When he's not managing construction marvels, Aniket enjoys quality time with his two kids and his beautiful wife, who is also a Civil Engineer and runs her own consultancy. Aniket grew up playing cricket in India and still enjoys a good game with his friends. He's eagerly awaiting the 2028 Summer Olympics, where cricket will debut. Coincidentally, the 2028 Olympics will be hosted in Los Angeles, and Aniket and his PMCM team are pursuing various projects for the event. Who knows, maybe Orange County will get its international-level cricket stadium, and Aniket might just be the one to manage its construction!
Allison Mercado
Allie Mercado is a dedicated Project Engineer with three years of experience at Snyder Langston. She brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role, contributing to completing various construction projects. Allie's commitment to excellence and strong work ethic have made her a valuable asset to her team and the company. She has also been actively involved in Snyder Langston's Procedure Development program, helping to create and implement company standards. On the weekends, Allie enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and two cats, Billie and Beau. A fun fact about Allie is that she has been simultaneously pursuing her Bachelor's degree in Construction Management while working full-time.
Tickets are limited. To register for free, visit: https://www.asceoc.org/event-details/asce-oc-ci-wiops-careers-in-construction-a-collaborative-conversation
If you have any questions, please email ci@asceoc.org. We hope to see you there!
About the Author:
Esmeralda Aguirre is the ASCE OC Construction Institute Chair and a project engineer at Jacobs in their program and construction management division. She enjoys traveling with her husband, Victor, spending time with her two godsons, Ivan and Benjamin, and playing with her cat, Louie! Esmeralda can be reached via LinkedIn.
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