behind
the sceneS
Meet the women shaping the future of construction
You can't be what you can't see.
That's why we're committed to sharing the stories of incredible women who are breaking down barriers, smashing stereotypes, and creating wonders in the construction world.
Ready to build your own future?
Let's get started! Just hover over the categories below to get a feel for what they mean in the construction industry.
Whether you want to be a creative Shaper, a go-getter Driver, a hands-on Maker, or a powerhouse Supporter we've got the tea from over 100 women on what these jobs actually look like.
like designers, architects, and engineers.
the crafters, the ones bringing buildings to life, often on site. They could be tradespeople like carpenters, or working
for a builder in office-based roles.
the way and often funding the projects. They are the ones who bring big visions to reality, making sure everything stays
on track.
and finance - these are the team players who keep everything running like a well-oiled machine behind the scenes.
Project manager
"I find Construction this a beautiful romance. You get to see this design that someone has put effort into making sure the building works, then our construction team take that and build it." - Sarah
Associate Director
"My favourite part is when I can see people who actually use the new space after they have moved from much older, poorer, unsuitable spaces and the impact this can have on individuals and the wider community." - Lilian
Senior Project Manager
"My first job was at a RAAF Base building a new building for the F-35 Jets. This project was so much fun and high paced - it was exactly the career for me. I have since worked on some pretty cool projects... which keeps proving to me why I love being in construction." - Jen
Deputy Chief Financial Officer
"My children are only young for a short period so I want to be there for the moments that are important to them." - Ghazaleh
Quantity Surveyor
"During the HSC study period I watched endless episodes of Grand Designs and decided to pursue construction management." - Stephanie
Cost Planner
"Thinking how much I now understand about how construction works, and how I do my job is actually pretty insane!" - Claudia
Head of Design
“Women are very detail focued and accountable which is an invaluable attribute to bring to large multi-million dollar projects.” - Mona
Commercial Manager
"I love the challenge of dealing with numbers in a rapidly changing and dynamic construction industry in South Africa and recently in Asia." - Leila
Quantity Surveyor
"We're the budget ninjas, hunting down the best sources of materials and build methodologies while always reviewing the overall development cost" - Sabrina