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2024 Women in Construction: Jen Carney, CM&B

Jen Carney
Assistant Vice President/Operations/NY 
CM&B

“Jen Carney’s expertise in construction project management applications is unmatched in the industry. Jen is a high-level expert in the usage of Procore and its integration with our accounting systems. Additionally, Jen is a selfless leader that is always willing to share her expertise with others and does so with a smile on her face. In short, Jen makes everyone around her better, and CM&B is a much better company because of it.” - Stephen Malenchini, Senior Vice President/ Operations Manager Boston & New York at CM&B.

What do you like best about being a woman in the AEC industry? It’s incredibly inspiring to witness the growth of women in construction, both in the office and on job sites, as well as architects and engineers. Reflecting on my 24-year journey, I recall a time when female project managers and project executives were a rarity, and spotting a female superintendent or trade worker was even more uncommon. Today, seeing the strides they’ve made is truly remarkable and a testament to their expertise and resilience.

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