Arvo Global Companies is participating in Women in Construction (WIC) Week by showcasing some of the powerhouse women at Arvo Global.

Women in Construction Week celebrates and promotes the role of women in the construction industry. Started by NAWIC (The National Association of Women in Construction), the first WIC Week began in 1998 and has grown and expanded each year since.

Today, Arvo Global’s employee resource group POWER (Arvo Global Opportunities for Women to Excel and Rise) would like to highlight Estimator Ali Wells.

Tell us about your role and background at Arvo Global.
I am an Estimator from our Sacramento office, I have worked in the construction industry at Arvo Global Pipelines for almost six years. I started as a Project Engineer in our Santa Clara office and moved to our Sacramento office in 2021.

Estimating involves a lot of external communication with our clients, vendors, and at times our competitors. What does the landscape look like for women in these roles? Do you feel Arvo Global is ahead of the curve or behind? Do you have any examples of challenges you faced as a woman in estimating, or has it been a neutral experience overall?

Many of our clients have women working in Estimating roles. Compared to my previous role as a Project Engineer, I see a lot more women in the industry as an Estimator. As for our competitors, when attending a prebid job walk, I am usually the only woman, so I would say Arvo Global is ahead of the curve in terms of other underground subcontractors. Overall, being a woman in estimating has been a great experience and I enjoy connecting with our clients, vendors, and competitors.