Women in Construction
Exceptional Career Opportunities for Women in Construction at Joseph J. Albanese, Inc.
Joseph J. Albanese, Inc. 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, 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 by name each one of his nearly one thousand employees. You definitely don’t feel like a number here."
Alexis started as a project engineer in 2013. Over the past eight years, she has been promoted four times, from senior project engineer to project manager to senior project manager to her current position as project executive. Alexis brings her own special touch to managing projects and getting them done safely.
“Women often bring a problem-solving attitude to an
old-school industry. Our diversity of thinking helps
solve problems.” — Alexis Susnow
Kiera Mezzetti,
Senior Project Manager
“As a family-run business, our company management understands when I need to care for my children and also trust that I will get my job done. This means the world to me.”
Since joining the company as an intern in 2014, Kiera has been promoted four times, from intern to project engineer to senior project engineer to project manager and most recently to her current position as senior project manager. She enjoys working on a wide variety of projects, from site and structural concrete to grading, paving and excavation. She enjoys collaborating with the field team and general contractors to ensure that jobs get done as efficiently and safely as possible.
Mother to two young children, Kiera also appreciates the company’s flexibility so she can care for her children’s needs while continuing to grow her career. Because the company is family owned and operated, Kiera feels that its culture truly supports family values and provides ways for women to align all parts of their lives.
“Construction is great career for women because of its opportunities for long-term success. At Joseph J. Albanese, you also get the opportunity to grow and be promoted.” — Kiera Mezzetti
Melinda Berge,
Senior Project Manager
“I love working for Joseph J. Albanese, Inc. 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.
As the primary caregiver for her grandmother, Melinda appreciates the company’s family culture and dedication to its employees. She values having the flexibility to tend to her grandmother’s needs and still get her job done.
“When you work at Joseph J. Albanese, Inc., 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.” — Whitney Williams
Vanessa Aspera,
Project Manager
“Whether it’s project management or field jobs such as carpentry, there are lots of opportunities for women in construction, especially here at Joseph J. Albanese.”
Vanessa joined as an intern in 2019. Upon graduation from college, she was promoted to project engineer when she formally joined the company. She was recently promoted to senior project engineer. The first college graduate in her family, Vanessa is proud of her accomplishments but even more proud of her contributions to the community.
“Women are generally great communicators, which is a great skill in construction as you work with a lot of people both internally and in the field crew.” — Vanessa Aspera
Marie Franich,
Senior Project Engineer
Marie joined the company as a project engineer in 2021 right after college. Promoted to senior project engineer in May of 2023, she is responsible for helping manage the 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
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
Olivia Maggi,
GPS Engineer
Olivia joined the company as a dispatcher in 2016. Since then, she has been promoted four times, most recently in 2023 when she was promoted to GPS engineer doing virtual construction. A self-proclaimed nerd, she is excited to create building projects in 3D before they are constructed in real life. She says she loves her job because of her close-knit family of co-workers.
“Our company is super flexible, so I was able to get my BS in Business Management while I was working here. I appreciate the amazing support and many opportunities for me to grow my career here at Joseph J. Albanese, Inc.”
— Olivia Maggi
