LEADERSHIP SPOTLIGHT QA Name: Christina Pasquariello Title: Operations Manager Age: 32 Company, City: Bittenbender Construction, LP, Philadelphia, PA Years in Field: 10 Education: Cabrini College Birthplace: Wynnewood, PA City of Residence: Gladwyne, PA
What is your business motto? I believe in the importance of a well-rounded lifestyle. It’s important to dedicate oneself to hard work and achieving professional goals, but that should be complemented by time spent with family and friends. Success and happiness often depend on how your professional and personal life and managed.
When did you first become interested in your career path? My interest first started at a young age, my father used to take my brother and I to all different job sites. At home he would take out his blueprints and teach my brother and I how to read drawings. My father would tell us how his grandfather used to do this with him. My Great grandfather who started P. Agnes in 1918 was very old school, he used to tell my grandmother there was no place for women in this industry, she always would tell me that I should do what she could never do. So, for me it was never a question to work in this industry. My biggest motivation is my grandmother. I know she would be proud of me knowing I’m now currently working for 100% women owned construction company who are competitive & leaders in the Philadelphia Region.
What is the most rewarding part of your job? Least rewarding? The most rewarding part of my job is a happy client. Its always nice to see a client’s vision become a reality and watch them enjoy the space our team brought to life. The least rewarding is when we don’t get awarded a project. Its tough to see your colleagues put a lot of time and effort into the preconstruction process, and it’s frustrating when you don’t end up on top.
What is your biggest daily challenge? My biggest challenge is if I don’t understand something right away, I get frustrated and assume I should already understand because I have been in the industry for 10 years now. I am quickly reminded that I’m still young and learning and not expected to know everything. 16 CONSTRUCTION TODAY
