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Destiny Fausta has dirty hands in the construction sites since she was a kid, labeling -to work with her father since she was 12 years old.
After graduating from high school in Framingham, Massachusetts, in 2019, Fausta enrolled in the Quinigamond Community College in Worcester, then transferring to the Fitchburg State University.
While studying at Fitchburg, Destiny had a cooperative in Medford, Bond Building Construction, which brought her to her roots, working on a demolition project at the Quinigamond Community College.
“It was surreal to contribute to the transformation of a campus that had played such an important role in the conformation of my career,” he said. “Seeing that the project was made a complete circle, from innovation to completion, it was an incredible experience.”
He graduated in 2024 with a Baccalaureate in construction management, the first member of his family to receive a university degree. A few months later, Bond hired Fausta to join the full-time team.
Destiny Faust
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Here, Fausta talks about the immersion of the construction about what he likes about his work and the importance of not doing things personally at work.
Construction Division: What led you to choose the construction for your career?
Destiny Faust: Construction has always been part of my life. My father is a self -taught residential contractor, and from a young age I spent weekends with him in jobs, looking and learning. I was inspired by the way they could turn raw materials into something significant in the form of households where families would build their future.
As he aged, he knew he wanted a practical, challenging and always evolving career. The construction is perfectly adapted. It offers the satisfaction of seeing a project throughout its life cycle, with final tangible results of my hard work.
Each project is different, which requires problem solving and adaptability. He keeps me committed every day, never feel like the movements happened. Beyond that, the industry constantly adapts to social and economic changes, which means that I am always learning and maintaining -me connected to the biggest image.
For me, construction is not just a job; It is a field where I can defy -to drive the boundaries and leave a lasting impact.
What do you do in your current job and where do you meet?
I am a project engineer at Bond Building Construction. I work in Norwood, Massachusetts, Office, supporting construction projects to ensure that they are completed in time, within the budget, and fulfill the highest quality standards. My role is to manage documentation, streamline processes and maintain a clear communication between project managers, engineers and field teams.
What I like about work is that there are no two days the same. One day, I could be working through project logistics, and then I am solving problems to keep things moving quickly and efficiently. Construction is a fast -paced industry and part of a team that provides complex projects to fruition is incredibly rewarding.
What are the benefits of working on construction?
It is an exclusively powerful feeling to be able to point out a building, a bridge or a development and to say, “I helped to do it.” The tangible results give you a real feeling of the realization.
Beyond that, the skills you develop in the construction are indispensable. Understanding how buildings and infrastructure are united is beneficial in everyday life, be it the property of homes, the reforms and the recognition of the craft around you.
What tips would you give to young women considering construction as a career?
First you believe in yourself. Construction is still a men’s dominated industry, but that does not mean that there is no space for women, but we belong here. Do not let out of doubt or external opinions make you question your capabilities.
Secondly do not take things personally. The workplace can be hard and the challenges will come, but keeping -focus on your goals will allow you to move forward. Find mentors, ask questions and surround -you are of people who support your growth. I was fortunate to find it during my time in Bond.
Finally let your strengths guide you. Women provide valuable perspectives, leadership styles and problem solving skills in the field. Be open to learning, take every opportunity to gain practical experience and remember that no work is too small to teach you something important. Not only are we building structures. We are breaking barriers.
