From jobsite visits with her father to managing complex projects with a leading contractor, Destiny Fausta’s journey into construction has come full circle — and it’s only just beginning.

Now a project engineer at Bond Building Construction, Fausta’s roots in the industry go back to her childhood. At just 12 years old, she began accompanying her father, a self-taught residential contractor, to construction sites around their hometown of Framingham, Massachusetts. Those early days, watching him transform raw materials into homes, sparked a passion that would eventually shape her professional life.

“Construction has always been a part of my life,” Fausta said. “My father is a self-taught residential contractor, and from a young age, I spent weekends with him on jobsites, watching and learning. I was inspired by the way he could turn raw materials into something meaningful in the shape of homes where families would build their futures.”

After graduating high school in 2019, Fausta pursued her education at Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester, before transferring to Fitchburg State University to study construction management. During her time at Fitchburg, she had the opportunity to work a co-op at Bond Building Construction — a chance that not only brought her into the professional construction world but also back to a familiar place.

While at Bond, Fausta contributed to a demolition project at Quinsigamond, the very campus where her construction education began.

“It was surreal to contribute to the transformation of a campus that had played such a huge role in shaping my career,” she said. “Seeing the project come full circle — from groundbreaking to completion — was an incredible experience.”

In 2024, she graduated from Fitchburg State as the first in her family to earn a college degree. Shortly after, Bond hired her full-time as a project engineer based out of their Norwood, Massachusetts, office.

In her current role, Fausta supports project delivery by coordinating documentation, optimizing workflow, and ensuring communication between field teams, engineers, and project managers.

“I am a project engineer at Bond Building Construction. I work out of Bond’s Norwood, Massachusetts, office, supporting construction projects to ensure they are completed on time, within budget and meet the highest quality standards,” she explained. “What I love about the job is that no two days are the same. One day, I could be working through project logistics, and the next, I’m problem-solving to keep things moving quickly and efficiently.”

Fausta is quick to emphasize that construction is more than just a profession to her — it’s a dynamic, meaningful field where every challenge is an opportunity to grow.

“Construction fits perfectly,” she said. “It offers the satisfaction of seeing a project through its entire life cycle, with tangible end results of my hard work… Beyond that, the industry is constantly adapting to social and economic changes, which means I’m always learning and staying connected to the bigger picture.”

Fausta also sees construction as a field where personal pride meets real-world impact.

“It’s a uniquely powerful feeling to be able to point to a building, bridge or development and say, ‘I helped make that happen,’” she said. “The tangible results give you a real sense of accomplishment.”

Her advice to young women considering a similar path? Confidence, resilience, and community make all the difference.

“First and foremost, believe in yourself,” Fausta said. “Construction is still a male-dominated industry, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t space for women — we belong here. Never let doubt or outside opinions make you question your capabilities.”

“Second, don’t take things personally. The workplace can be tough, and challenges will come, but staying focused on your goals will keep you moving forward. Find mentors, ask questions and surround yourself with people who support your growth. I’ve been lucky to find that during my time at Bond.”

She encourages future builders to embrace every learning opportunity, no matter how small, and to understand the deeper purpose behind their work.

“Women bring valuable perspectives, leadership styles and problem-solving skills to the field,” she said. “We’re not just building structures. We’re breaking barriers.”

Originally reported by Jennifer Goodman in Construction dive.