Design, Build, and Operate your Network
Brigitte Perera, Exponent
From new to seasoned professionals, we can all benefit from building new connections as they can be critical for knowledge sharing, learning, continuous improvement, and allyship. For recent graduates, networking may be daunting, and we might not know where to start. For experienced employees, we are a bit more risk averse and see more routine decisions and contacts in our work and communication. This breakout session focuses on actionable networking strategies that women can implement to level up their careers. Attendees from all experience levels can then begin the Summit with specific tools to utilize through the program and beyond to feel more confident, powerful, and fearless in their construction careers.
About Brigitte
Brigitte Perera is a Construction Consultant at Exponent with building, utility, and infrastructure experience. She holds an MBA from Rotterdam School of Management in the Netherlands and a BS in Civil Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Her experience in construction management consists of project management, site supervision, quality management, scheduling, safety, estimating, and procurement. Perera has assisted project teams in achieving substantial completion for contracts totaling over $1B in New England. After pivoting to consulting, she has worked in project advisory, risk management, and dispute resolution. Networking is a powerful tool that has positively influenced Perera’s career and she looks forward to sharing strategies that will help women feel more confident in the construction industry.