2024 Women in Construction: Francele Dorvilus, EW Howell Co., LLC

“Francele is a dedicated focused team member that continues to grow with our company. Over her many years with EW Howell, she has continued to strive for excellence in any task she has been given and has expanded her value to the team.” - Dominic Paparo Jr., Vice President at EW Howell Co., LLC.

What recent project, accomplishment or award are you most proud of? 

My proudest accomplishment this last year was my promotion to assistant project manager and given the opportunity to advance my career. I look forward to becoming actively more involved in the overall construction process and experiencing the reward of seeing a project from start to finish.

What do you like best about being a woman in the AEC industry? 

Showing the younger generation of women that there is a career path for them in this industry.

What is your favorite building in New York? My favorite building is the St. Patrick’s Cathedral. I remember visiting the Cathedral for the first time on a school field trip and being captivated and amazed by the architecture.