I’m proud to work at BDFP because it’s utilizing innovative technology to make necessary improvements to San Francisco’s wastewater infrastructure and making a positive impact on both the environment and the local community. This is the first project that I’ve been a part of where I have gotten to see construction truly from the ground-up and on such a large scale. It’s been amazing to witness and be a part of this project.

It’s thrilling to see not only how cutting edge the project is in terms of modernizing a facility that was long past its useful life, but also the complexity of the work that is being done, including the way the BDFP is able to manage sometimes more than 400 workers on site on any given day. It’s a well-oiled machine that just keeps going safely day-in and day-out. Every time I am on site I am excited to see how much progress can be made in such short amounts of time.

I got involved in BDFP in 2020 to help lead the engineering/design team supporting construction and to help foster collaborative relationships with the CM/GC as the project was entering its main construction phase. Through this project I have learned to truly appreciate the amount of skilled labor that is needed to build a project of this size and complexity. As an engineer, I spend a lot of time behind a desk or walking around the job site, but not actually lifting and installing pipes, conduit, pouring concrete, etc. The talent and work of all the tradespeople, and also the emphasis on Women in Construction through BuildHERS on this project, has been something that I’ve really appreciated.

I started on the BDFP through SFPUC Job Placement and through referral. I was assigned to be a part of the Malcolm Drilling team during the foundation phase of the project. On March 14, 2022 after the completion of the foundation phases, I had the opportunity to join MWH-Webcor CMGC Laborer force team. This project is filled with a multitude of culture, and everyone gets along with one another. Given me opportunities Id never thought ill have a chance to grow and prove myself and to flourish into someone more positive.