Megan McPherson
Project Analyst Supervisor
What mentors or mentoring opportunities have made the greatest impact on your career path? My current and only female boss, to date, Kristan Koch is the most impactful mentor that I have ever experienced. Seeing her own career path start similarly to mine and then experiencing her promotion to Chief Financial Officer here at BOND is inspiring. In addition, Kristan encourages me to grow further as a pro...
Hristina Toncheva
MEP Superintendent
What do you enjoy best in your job? What inspires you? What I love about my job as an MEP superintendent at BOND is that I learn something new every day surrounded by many diverse personalities. From the moment I step on a jobsite, I’m faced with new challenges because nothing in construction is black and white. Being part of a project from groundbreaking to completion really inspires me. It’s an incre...
Barbara Connolly
Estimating Manager
What do you enjoy best in your job, as an estimating manager? What inspires you? I have worked in construction for over 35 years. One of the things I most enjoy is mentoring and teaching the younger generation entering the industry. It is truly a pleasure to collaborate and successfully put together an estimate or assist in a buy with my team. We hire co-ops every semester from local colleges and unive...
Selasie Buatsi, P.E.
Project Manager
What advice would you give young women considering a career in construction? What things should they look for or ask? I credit my success to the following formula that seems to be working thus far, at this point in my career. The advice is as follows: be confident, develop a clear career path, set measurable goals, and work diligently toward them. In addition, ask questions when you need clarity and seek out ...
Maria DiTommaso
Corporate Risk Management and Contract Specialist
What mentors or mentoring opportunities have made the greatest impact on your career path? Here at BOND, Paul James, Senior Vice President, Risk Management & General Counsel is the mentor that has pushed my career path to new heights. Working with Paul has taught me that thoroughness, attention to detail, and always being prepared will help me be a better resource and support service to the people I...
Olivia Gardner
Virtual Design & Construction Manager
What do you enjoy best in your job as VDC Manager? What inspires you? What I love about my job is using the latest virtual construction technologies to vet and resolve issues before they happen in the field. I can see a direct correlation with productivity and efficiency in the field because of the time I've spent coordinating a virtual mock-up. This really inspires me. Every effort that's made to impro...