Continuing our interview series celebrating women in construction, we sat down with Unita Veteran, Vibha Ambaliya. A highly experienced Contract Administrator, Vibha juggles a successful career in construction as well caring for her beautiful son, Nishv.

What is your job title? 

Contracts Administrator

What are your role responsibilities? 

Assisting the Project manager in all aspects of a project delivery from the award stage to completion.

What led you to construction?  

My family background is in construction and that’s what motivated me to get into this industry. Construction positions have always been in demand and the industry is incredibly rewarding. 

What is your favourite part of your job? 

Nothing specific, love everything I do.

What are the barriers of being a women in construction? 

Honestly, in my personal experience I haven’t come across any barriers. I believe we can achieve everything if we are determined enough!

What do you think is the solution to attracting more women into the construction industry? 

I think we should conduct more awareness programs to attract women into the industry.

If there was one piece of advice that you could pass onto a woman starting in construction, what would it be?

Be confident and have a can do attitude, women are capable of anything.

How do you juggle being a mother and a working professional in construction?  

It’s really hard to look after my 2 year old and work, however I have a great support team and can manage thanks to the help of my husband. He is very supportive.