2023 Women in Construction: Shivani Gupta, Arcadis DPS Group

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months?

Recently I was promoted to senior commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV) engineer and project lead, and as such I have been managing a multi-million-dollar project for a long-time client. Having been tapped to see the project through close-out, I was also given the opportunity to build a top-notch team of my very talented Arcadis DPS Group peers. I’m extremely proud that the team I assembled has been so well received, and that our client has been more than satisfied with our performance. 

What tips or advice would you offer to other women who are considering entering the construction industry?

Confidence is key to achieving growth, so believe in what you bring to the table. This industry can have a steep learning curve, but in a good environment with the right resources you can thrive. For example, my background is in biomedical engineering. I found opportunities at Arcadis to integrate with in-house cross-functional engineering, procurement, construction management, and CQV teams which was instrumental in my personal and professional growth. I learned that my experiences contribute to the diversity of thought and team experience that we bring to the table, and I’m glad I made the leap.