PWC’s Transportation Forum provides insights from top industry executives

Manhattan, NY PWC-NY hosted their third panel of the year at The Yale Club on June 20^th. Over 100 people attended the Transportation Forum to hear news from industry leaders at PANYNJ, Amtrak and NYC Department of Environmental Protection, and to network with like-minded peers.

Esteemed panelists Jeannie Kwon, vice president, Mega Program Development and Coordination, Amtrak; Kathryn Mallon, chief operating officer, NYC Department of Environmental Protection; and Amanda Rogers, deputy chief engineer, PANYNJ presented details on capital projects and upcoming opportunities. A panel discussion followed, moderated by AECOM’s Carol Boehm, where they offered insightful answers to questions about the industry from members and nonmembers.

The Transportation Forum was made possible by the support of top sponsors E-J Electric and HNTB; and event sponsors AECOM, Amaracon Testing and Consulting, Armand, Citnalta, Gedeon Consulting and WSP.

The event co-chairs were Rebecca Clark, VP of operations, Skanska USA Civil; Bill Fife, PWC Transportation Forum Advisor; Katie Nilsen, VP, development & strategy, E-J Electric Installation Co.; Aine O’Dwyer, PE, principal and CEO, Enovate Consulting; and Elizabeth Thompson, VP, civil dept. manager, AECOM.

Professional Women in Construction is a nonprofit organization founded in 1980 to support and connect women and promote diversity within the architecture, engineering, construction and related fields. The Transportation Forum was one of many PWC informative industry programs that are held throughout the year to help women advance in their careers.

PWC’s members represent a broad spectrum of the industry that serves real estate owners, developers, facilities and property managers and public agencies. They include general construction and specialty contractors, architectural and engineering firms, environmental services, and suppliers. Because the core client industries have many needs, PWC also draws representatives from law and accounting firms, insurance/surety and bonding companies, banks and financial services, graphic designers, printers, computer consultants, travel agencies, marketing specialists and more. Membership is open to professional women and men, private companies and public agencies in construction and allied industries. To join Professional Women in Construction NY, please email [email protected].