Women in Construction
Exceptional Career Opportunities for Women in Construction
Our company is devoted to creating an environment conducive to career tracks for women, including the training, education and support needed for success.
"Joseph J. Albanese has great career opportunities for women, and they promote from within. They provide the tools, education and support needed for us to succeed."
— Alexis Susnow, Project Executive, Joseph J. Albanese, Inc.
At Joseph J. Albanese Family Holdings, Inc., we are committed to getting the job done safely with relentless and deliberate execution. Our team is devoted to bringing the highest level of quality to every project we do for our clients.
Alexis Susnow,
Project Executive
"I love that Joseph J. Albanese is a family-owned company. The CEO knows each one of his nearly one thousand employees by name. You definitely don’t feel like a number here."
Alexis started as a project engineer in 2013 and has been promoted four times, from senior project engineer to project manager to senior project manager to her current position as project executive. She enjoys working with her team of project managers and project engineers as they tackle projects ranging from mass excavations and dirt moving operations to structural and site concrete. Alexis continues to ensure that her team’s projects are performed the JJA way — with an emphasis on safety and production.
Alexis’s husband is also in the construction industry, and together they have two small children. Alexis loves that JJA has grown with her, allowing her to build her family while still moving forward in her career. She knows that her JJA family and the company’s values will continue to support her in balancing work and family commitments through her entire career at JJA.
"Women often bring a problem-solving attitude to an
old-school industry. Our diversity of thinking helps
solve problems." — Alexis Susnow
Melinda Berge,
Senior Project Manager
"I love working for Joseph J. Albanese, where women are valued, supported and promoted on a level playing field."
Melinda joined the company in 2018 as a project engineer and has been promoted several times. Today, she serves as a senior project manager in Public Works overseeing projects ranging from emergency services to building new roads, trails and drainage infrastructure. Melinda says that working together to bring these projects to life really deepens the feeling of belonging to the Joseph J. Albanese, Inc. family.
"When you work at Joseph J. Albanese, you’re treated like family
with a work-life balance that promotes care for your loved
ones and yourself." — Melinda Berge
Whittney Williams,
Project Manager
"Women often bring a different mindset to construction, including positivity, creativity and attention to detail. We embrace new technologies and create new solutions to get the job done."
Whittney joined as a project engineer in February 2020 upon graduating from college. Growing up, she lived in several developing cities and enjoyed watching the buildings going up. Today, she manages projects from the ground up and plays a key role in seeing them built.
"When men and women work together, we find revolutionary ways to build any type of construction." — Whittney Williams
Marie Franich,
Senior Project Engineer
Marie joined the company as a project engineer right after college in 2021. Promoted to senior project engineer in 2023, she is responsible for helping manage projects and making sure the field team has everything they need to deliver on their promise of "Getting It Done, Safely." She loves her family of co-workers so much that she joined the company’s Bocce league and is on one of its 30 teams.
"We have an amazing family culture and a united team. We all have each other’s backs and want nothing but success for each other and the company. Working here is like having a second home where passion and purpose converge." — Marie Franich
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Patzy Galdamez,
Soil Manager
As Soil Manager, Patzy Galdamez oversees soil export and import across projects, working alongside estimators at bid time and project management teams through execution. With her expertise in trucking and disposal, Patzy analyzes data and characterizes soil for proper disposal and collaborates with grading superintendents on special projects. With more than 17 years in the soil industry, she finds that construction suits her personality perfectly with the fast pace, tangible results plus room to grow.
“JJA gives me the platform, resources, and technology to do my job efficiently, and they provide the advancement opportunities that I want. People support each other here, and I feel valued."
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Jessica Simancas,
Project Engineer
Jessica Simancas comes from a family of carpenters and has always loved seeing how things are built. She chose Joseph J. Albanese for her construction career as it offers many opportunities for growth, strong leadership, and hands-on experience. As a project engineer, Jessica loves that every day is different full of new challenges to solve.
“I’m proud to work at JJA. Its family-oriented culture makes it a supportive and really positive place to work, which helps me be successful in my job.”
Cindy Ke,
Estimating Engineer
Cindy Ke is an estimating engineer who joined the company in 2022 upon graduating from UC Berkeley with a degree in Civil Engineering. She feels that the company treats everyone equally, providing the opportunity for career growth to all employees. She appreciates the extensive training opportunities that help her expand her knowledge of construction.
"It's very exciting to be part of building new structures. As part of the estimating team, I get to see buildings come to life from the very beginning. It makes me proud to see what we have built."
— Cindy Ke
