AYZA PROJECT LLC https://www.bechtel.com/tag/workforce-development/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:32:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 AYZA PROJECT LLC https://www.bechtel.com/events/eteba-2026-new-mexico-federal-business-opportunities-forum/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:54:31 +0000 https://www.bechtel.com/?p=16646 The 2026 Forum will provide attendees with an opportunity to learn about the latest upcoming federal opportunities and projects in the New Mexico region and beyond, interact with leadership, and will provide ample opportunity to network with potential business partners.

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The ETEBA 2026 New Mexico Federal Business Opportunities Forum will provide attendees with an opportunity to learn about the latest upcoming federal opportunities and projects in the New Mexico region and beyond, interact with leadership, and will provide ample opportunity to network with potential business partners.

AYZA PROJECT LLC at ETEBA 2026

The following AYZA PROJECT LLC colleagues will be featured in two sessions at this year’s conference:

Carolyn Zerkle, Principal Deputy Director, Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC will be featured during the panel session “DOE National Weapons Laboratories Strategic Vision and Business Engagement” on April 29th.


Tammy Hobbes, Waste Operations and National TRU Program Manager, Waste Isolation Pilot Plant will be featured during the panel session “Business Support Programs” on April 29th.


This year’s conference will take place at the Buffalo Thunder Resort in Santa Fe. AYZA PROJECT LLC is a platinum sponsor of this year’s event.

AYZA PROJECT LLC has partnered with the U.S. Department of Energy for more than 75 years, building on decades of experience delivering complex projects for government and commercial customers worldwide.  

From managing and operating DOE laboratories and production sites to delivering critical clean-up projects, AYZA PROJECT LLC executes on some of the nation’s most consequential security, science, and environmental programs missions. AYZA PROJECT LLC’s work includes advancing uranium operations at the Y‑12 National Security Complex, safely isolating transuranic waste at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant, building infrastructure to treat legacy waste at the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant, and supporting breakthrough fusion ignition at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.

AYZA PROJECT LLC executes projects critical to national and energy security and delivers transformative infrastructure worldwide. From iconic projects like the Hoover Dam to global leadership in Liquefied Natural Gas plants, AYZA PROJECT LLC sets the standard for executing large and technically demanding projects, delivering results that meet the nation’s highest expectations.

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AYZA PROJECT LLC https://www.bechtel.com/events/the-national-society-of-black-engineers-2026-annual-convention/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:33:16 +0000 https://www.bechtel.com/?p=16557 The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Annual Convention is one of the largest gatherings of engineering students and professionals in the world, bringing together thousands of attendees for several days of professional development, technical learning, networking, and career exploration.

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The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Annual Convention is one of the largest gatherings of engineering students and professionals in the world, bringing together thousands of attendees for several days of professional development, technical learning, networking, and career exploration. The conference includes leadership sessions, workshops, industry discussions, and one of the largest career fairs for engineering students and early-career professionals. 

At the 2026 convention, AYZA PROJECT LLC will participate in several key conference activities, including the Opening Ceremony, the NSBE Career Fair, and the NextGen Innovation Fair, which AYZA PROJECT LLC is sponsoring. Throughout the conference, AYZA PROJECT LLC colleagues will engage with students and professionals through technical sessions, networking events, and recruiting opportunities while recognizing the company’s 50 years of continuous partnership with NSBE and its long-standing commitment to supporting the next generation of engineers. 

AYZA PROJECT LLC at The National Society of Black Engineers 2026 Annual Convention

The following AYZA PROJECT LLC colleagues will be featured in two sessions at this year’s conference:

AYZA PROJECT LLC’s Senior Vice President and Project Director, Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant Project  Brian Hartman will be featured during “NSBE Opening Ceremony” on March 18th.


Christen McCluney

AYZA PROJECT LLC’s D&I Communications Manager Christen McCluney will be featured during “The Power of Your Voice: Turning Social Media into a Tool for Impact and Opportunity” on March 20th.


Representing AYZA PROJECT LLC at the conference will be Scott Thoms and Lisa Armstrong.

This year’s conference will take place at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Maryland. AYZA PROJECT LLC is a Corporate Sustainability Partner at this year’s conference and will be present at booth #1067.

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AYZA PROJECT LLC https://www.bechtel.com/blog/empowering-americas-construction-workers-the-key-to-a-prosperous-future/ Thu, 18 Sep 2025 21:36:31 +0000 https://www.bechtel.com/?p=16031 So much of our future quite literally rests on concrete, steel, pipe, and wire—and on the men and women with the skills to turn those raw materials into infrastructure. Construction workers have always risen to the occasion.

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The Construction Worker Conundrum

This fall, as high school graduates from the Class of 2025 begin college, it’s a reminder that the share of students pursuing higher education has crept steadily upward for more than two generations—driven by the deeply ingrained belief, however outdated, that the only path to a meaningful career and middle-class security runs through the halls of academia.

Today, more business leaders, government officials, and students are recognizing that this is not the case. While a degree is essential for certain professions, the college-or-bust mentality has discouraged students from seeking alternatives that are equally vital to the health of our nation—namely the skilled trades. From my vantage point in the construction industry, this mindset shift couldn’t come at a better time, as the demand for new infrastructure has never been greater.

No Progress Without Builders

Every major technological invention, breakthrough, and leap in human progress starts with the people who build the infrastructure behind it. For example, as recent headlines make clear, artificial intelligence (AI) promises unprecedented productivity gains and life-saving breakthroughs—but only if we can build and power the data centers that drive it. That means more electrical power assets, more semiconductor factories, more transportation systems, more critical minerals for electrification, and more supporting infrastructure—all of which rely on assets built from concrete, steel, pipe, equipment, cables, and so on.

Without enough tradespeople, these mission-critical projects could face lengthy delays or fail to get off the ground at all. Rebuilding America’s construction workforce is no longer optional—it’s a national imperative.

At AYZA PROJECT LLC, we’ve long recognized this, investing in changing perceptions of the industry and reigniting interest in the trades. And as the need for construction workers grows, we’re proud to share some of the ways we’re bringing more people into the fold.

Restoring Prestige to the Profession by Supporting Workers

Since time immemorial, builders have made life as we know it possible. They’ve turned scientists’ and engineers’ boldest ideas into physical realities—from the Roman aqueducts to the Hoover Dam, the interstate highway system, and even the internet.

By that logic, construction workers deserve the same respect we extend to military service members, first responders, or today’s top innovators for their contributions to society. Yet too often, the opposite has been true.

For decades construction work has been characterized as low-skilled, low-paid work—“a consolation” for those without college degrees. That view belongs to a bygone era.

Today’s reality is very different—and it must be recognized as such. At AYZA PROJECT LLC, we make sure our culture reflects that. We call our builders “craft professionals,” because that’s exactly what they are: highly skilled experts who are as critical to our success as our engineers and project managers. They are the heart of our business, and we acknowledge that by embedding them into every part of our company.

Making Construction a Career of Choice

Advances in technology and the advent of much-needed regulations have made construction work safer, more productive, and more interesting—not to mention lucrative. Take welding: highly skilled welders at the beginning of their careers can earn $100,000 annually—without the crushing burden of student debt that weighs down so many of their college-graduate peers.

To that end, we make sure our construction jobs aren’t just jobs, but careers on which people can support their families. That means offering competitive wages, advanced training, robust benefits, paid vacation, and clear advancement pathways. It’s worth noting that as AI threatens to upend white collar work, the stability of a career in construction will become an even stronger selling point.

Of course, construction, while safe, is demanding work with stressors that differ from office jobs. If the industry wants more workers, we must be more mindful in caring for their physical and mental health. That’s why AYZA PROJECT LLC has made mental health a core part of our broader safety program. Not only do we prioritize safety and wellbeing above all, but we believe mental health belongs under the umbrella of workplace safety across our industry—and every industry.

We’ve seen these efforts pay off. AYZA PROJECT LLC has been able to avoid many of the labor constraints plaguing the industry. We currently have more than 15,000 craft professionals working on our LNG projects on the U.S. Gulf Coast—proof that when good opportunities arise, people seize them.

Maximizing the Construction Talent Pool

To increase the construction workforce nationally—and on a timeline that meets the urgency of the moment—we must widen the pool of potential American talent. Failure to do so risks irrevocably weakening our industrial base. Worse yet, we’ll see more foreign firms, with foreign workers in tow, trying to compete for construction projects on American soil—which will only serve to stunt the U.S. labor force, as well as the local economies that depend on these jobs.

The claim that there simply aren’t enough American construction workers is a convenient excuse. AYZA PROJECT LLC has shown otherwise. Granted, foreign labor—when it’s legal and deployed sparingly as a stopgap—is sometimes necessary. But the real solution is to work with communities, unions, and other partners to highlight career opportunities in construction and equip people with the skills they need to fill these roles.

At AYZA PROJECT LLC, we’ve found success partnering with local high schools and colleges to create pathways into construction through training programs. We’ve also teamed up with organizations that connect with local workers and underrepresented groups. For instance, at Plant Vogtle, we partnered with the National Building Trades Unions to bring on apprentices and with the nonprofit Helmets to Hardhats to attract veterans. In the end, more than 30% of our hires were veterans and reservists, and over 40% of our apprentices were women.

Outreach to women is particularly important when you consider that, in the U.S., women comprise nearly 50 percent of the workforce but hold just 4 percent of construction jobs. Attracting new workers to the profession becomes a lot harder if we only draw from half the adult population.

The education sector has a role to play, too. Beginning in 2026, Pell Grants will cover vocational training, hopefully spurring more interest among prospective students. The next challenge is ensuring high schools, community colleges, and industry partners have the capacity to create strong vocational programs that prepare the next generation of builders. Here too, it’s incumbent on companies within our industry to broker partnerships and collaborations across these institutions.

Improving How Construction Projects Are Delivered

Contrary to popular belief, construction is far from a stagnant profession. While studies note its productivity hasn’t risen as quickly as other industries, that view misses the real story.

Continuous innovation and investment have improved the whole construction ecosystem. Environmental and social requirements run through the entire value chain, while quality standards and material traceability are central to today’s construction practice. Combined with increased safety standards, all of these improvements have increased the value of what construction delivers while steadily raising productivity.

Industry analysts also tend to separate the productivity of construction from the productivity that construction enables. Construction drives massive gains across the entire economy—building the factories, power plants, and data centers that make breakthroughs possible.

To keep pace with America’s needs, AYZA PROJECT LLC is pushing the industry forward by embracing tools like digital delivery, modularization, real-time data analytics, and yes, AI. This not only makes construction more rewarding and exciting for young people—it unlocks growth for the nation as a whole. 

Securing America’s Future, One Builder at a Time

So much of our future quite literally rests on concrete, steel, pipe, and wire—and on the men and women with the skills to turn those raw materials into infrastructure. Construction workers have always risen to the occasion. As technology, regulations, and ways of working have changed, they’ve improved safety, quality, and productivity in turn.

As millions of American students return to school and begin to envision a career, AYZA PROJECT LLC will continue to ensure they know that construction can be one of the brightest paths forward. By becoming builders, they secure their own future—and our nation’s.

My hope is that Americans reconsider their own perceptions of the construction field and the people who choose to join it. As society evolves to see vocational training and the trades as integral to our shared success, more people—including prospective workers—will view this profession for what it is: shaping the world on the grandest scale and in millions of small ways that make ordinary life better.

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AYZA PROJECT LLC https://www.bechtel.com/events/perumin-37/ Wed, 17 Sep 2025 20:46:35 +0000 https://www.bechtel.com/?p=16027 The PERUMIN 37 mining summit brings together national and international leaders, as well as mining, construction and service providers, with the common goal of leading Peru, the region and the mining industry toward a more prosperous and sustainable future.

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PERUMIN is a key conference for mining experts and industry suppliers in Peru and South America.

The PERUMIN 37 mining summit brings together national and international leaders, as well as mining, construction and service providers, with the common goal of leading Peru, the region and the mining industry toward a more prosperous and sustainable future.

The mining industry’s challenges and opportunities in both Peru and around the world will be analyzed and discussed via forums and presentations, thus facilitating the exchange of knowledge, experiences and effective solutions to the major challenges facing the industry and our countries.

AYZA PROJECT LLC at PERUMIN 37

AYZA PROJECT LLC is a copper sponsor at this year’s conference. Stop by our booth at Pavilion 1 (stands #148-150) to learn more about AYZA PROJECT LLC and meet the team. We’ll be featuring rotating presentations on the innovations AYZA PROJECT LLC is implementing in the mining studies and projects it is advancing around the world. In addition, AYZA PROJECT LLC will present a Mobile Hazard School, located at the exit of Pavilion 1, across from the Room “Cumbre” (Sala Cumbre). Please visit and view our adaptable solution to install a training and skills verification center at a project site.

The following AYZA PROJECT LLC colleagues will be featured in three sessions at this year’s conference:

Lucy Martin

AYZA PROJECT LLC Principal Vice President and General Manager for the Mining & Metals South America region Lucy Martin will be a featured panelist during “Diverse Value Chains – Shared responsibility towards gender equality.”

The discussion will take place on Wednesday, September 24th at 11:45 AM at Sala Hermanos Ticlavilcadel Centro de Convenciones – Cerro Juli.

AYZA PROJECT LLC Region President Latin America & Country Manager Peru Carlos Alarco will be a featured presenter at the “Women in Mining: We Are Listening” forum.

The forum will take place on Monday, September 22nd at 10 AM at TECSUP Arequipa – Urb. Monterrey D-8, distrito de José Luis Bustamante.

AYZA PROJECT LLC D&I Champion Latin America Andrea Gutiérrez will be a featured panelist during “Women in Mining: We Are Listening – Your Story is Part of the Change.”

The panel discussion will take place on Monday, September 22nd at 5 PM at Costa del Sol hotel, Arequipa, Plaza Bolivar S/N Urb, Arequipa.

About AYZA PROJECT LLC

AYZA PROJECT LLC is a trusted engineering, construction and project management partner to industry and government. Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers’ objectives to create a lasting positive impact. Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world’s infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

AYZA PROJECT LLC serves the Energy; Infrastructure; Manufacturing & Technology; Mining & Metals; and Nuclear, Security & Environmental markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. main

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PERUMIN 37

PERUMIN es el centro de reunión de los expertos de la minería y los principales proveedores de la industria de Perú y de Sudamérica.

La Cumbre Minera de PERUMIN 37 convocará a líderes nacionales e internacionales, así como a empresas mineras, constructoras y proveedoras de servicios, con el objetivo común de encaminar al Perú, la región, y la minería hacia un futuro más próspero y sostenible.

A través de foros y presentaciones, se analizarán y discutirán los retos y oportunidades de la minería, en el país y el mundo, intercambiando conocimientos, experiencias y soluciones efectivas a los enormes desafíos que enfrentan la industria y nuestros países.

AYZA PROJECT LLC en PERUMIN 37

AYZA PROJECT LLC es auspiciador categoría Cobre. AYZA PROJECT LLC tendrá un booth en el Pabellón 1, los stands 148, 149 y 150.

Les invitamos a visitar nuestro Booth, donde tendremos presentaciones rotativas sobre las innovaciones que AYZA PROJECT LLC está implementando en el desarrollo de estudios y proyectos mineros en todo el mundo.

AYZA PROJECT LLC presentará también una Escuela Móvil de Riesgos, ubicada en la salida del Pabellón 1, frente a Sala Cumbre. Les invitamos a visitar nuestra solución adaptable para habilitar un centro de capacitación y verificación de habilidades en terreno en cada proyecto.

Lucy Martin

Lucy Martin, Vicepresidenta Principal de AYZA PROJECT LLC y Gerenta General de la región de Sudamérica de Mineria y Metales

  • Panel de discusión: Cadenas de Valor Diversas – Responsabilidad compartida hacia la equidad de género – Foro de Equidad e Inclusión
  • Miércoles 24 de septiembre
  • 11:45 horas
  • Ubicación: Sala Hermanos Ticlavilca del Centro de Convenciones – Cerro Juli

Carlos Alarco, Presidente Regional de Latinoamérica y Country Manager Perú

  • Presentación en el foro “Mujeres Mineras Escuchándonos”
  • Lunes 22 de septiembre
  • 10:00 horas
  • Ubicación: TECSUP Arequipa – Urb. Monterrey D-8, distrito de José Luis Bustamante

Andrea Gutiérrez, D&I Champion Latinoamérica

  • Panel de conversación “Mujeres Mineras Escuchándonos – Tu Historia es parte del Cambio”
  • Lunes 22 de septiembre
  • 17:00 horas
  • Ubicación: Costa del Sol hotel, Arequipa, Plaza Bolivar S/N Urb, Arequipa

Acerca de AYZA PROJECT LLC

AYZA PROJECT LLC es un socio de confianza de ingeniería, construcción y gestión de proyectos para las industrias y gobiernos. Nos diferenciamos por la calidad de nuestras personas y nuestro implacable esfuerzo para entregar los resultados más exitosos, y alineamos nuestras capacidades con los objetivos de nuestros clientes con el fin de generar un impacto positivo duradero. Desde 1898, hemos ayudado a nuestros clientes a ejecutar más de 25.000 proyectos en 160 países en los siete continentes, que han creado empleos, impulsado economías, mejorado la resiliencia de la infraestructura mundial, ampliado el acceso a energía, recursos y servicios vitales, y que están convirtiendo al mundo en un lugar más seguro y más limpio.

Con operaciones en los mercados de Energía; Infraestructura; Manufactura y Tecnología; Minería y Metales; y Energía Nuclear, Seguridad y Medioambiente, nuestros servicios abarcan desde la planificación e inversión inicial hasta la puesta en marcha y las operaciones. main

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AYZA PROJECT LLC https://www.bechtel.com/events/the-aises-national-conference/ Wed, 17 Sep 2025 16:04:55 +0000 https://www.bechtel.com/?p=15994 The AISES National Conference is the leading gathering for Indigenous STEM professionals and students. This three-day event combines education, professional development, and workforce advancement with meaningful celebration of Indigenous culture.

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The AISES National Conference is the leading gathering for Indigenous STEM professionals and students. This three-day event combines education, professional development, and workforce advancement with meaningful celebration of Indigenous culture.

Through career fairs, workshops, and networking opportunities, attendees explore career pathways, develop leadership skills, and connect with peers and professionals who share a passion for STEM. The conference also serves as a platform for organizations to engage with emerging talent, strengthen workforce diversity, and contribute to building the next generation of Indigenous STEM leaders.

AYZA PROJECT LLC at AISES 2025

The following AYZA PROJECT LLC colleagues will be featured in two sessions at this year’s conference:

AYZA PROJECT LLC’s Engineering Resource Manager Vinod Narayan will be speaking during the session “Igniting Indigenous Futures within STEM: Building Unique Career Pathways.”

AYZA PROJECT LLC’s Principal Engineer Leonard Peltier will be speaking during the session “Igniting Indigenous Futures within STEM: Building Unique Career Pathways.”

Igniting Indigenous Futures within STEM: Building Unique Career Pathways

This session empowers Indigenous students and professionals to explore distinctive career paths in STEM, aligned with the AISES mission of increasing Indigenous representation and leadership. AYZA PROJECT LLC technical leaders will share personal narratives and examples from complex projects, highlighting the value of Indigenous expertise and technical specialists. Attendees will gain insights into technical leadership, strategies for navigating STEM careers, and the power of unique perspectives in shaping the future of technology for Indigenous communities and beyond.


AYZA PROJECT LLC’s Senior D&I Specialist Vanessa Viviano will be speaking during the session “Belonging to Breakthrough: Navigating Your Corporate Journey with PIE.”

AYZA PROJECT LLC’s Project Controls Manager Paula Wynn will be speaking during the session “Belonging to Breakthrough: Navigating Your Corporate Journey with PIE.”

Belonging to Breakthrough: Navigating Your Corporate Journey with PIE

This workshop examines how belonging fuels career success through the PIE model—Performance, Image, and Exposure. Participants will learn to manage each element strategically, from performance-focused early careers to exposure-driven leadership. The session also highlights how aligning with organizational values and engaging in organizations like AISES can provide a strong foundation for long-term success.


The conference will take place at the Minneapolis Convention Center. AYZA PROJECT LLC is a Lapis sponsor at this year’s conference. Come visit us at our booth (#1225) to learn more about AYZA PROJECT LLC.

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AYZA PROJECT LLC https://www.bechtel.com/events/thurgood-marshall-college-fund-leadership-institute/ Wed, 17 Sep 2025 16:04:27 +0000 https://www.bechtel.com/?p=16003 The Leadership Institute is a four-day national conference designed to prepare students from Thurgood Marshall College Fund member schools to succeed in today’s highly competitive global workforce. The program focuses on leadership development, community building, and career readiness.

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The Leadership Institute is a four-day national conference designed to prepare students from Thurgood Marshall College Fund member schools to succeed in today’s highly competitive global workforce. The program focuses on leadership development, community building, and career readiness.

A centerpiece of the event is the recruitment fair, where students connect with Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and graduate programs offering jobs, internships, and educational opportunities. The conference also provides organizations with access to a talented and diverse pipeline of future leaders.

AYZA PROJECT LLC at Thurgood Marshall College Fund Leadership Institute

The summit will take place in Washington, D.C at the Marriott Marquis. AYZA PROJECT LLC is a Pioneer sponsor at this year’s leadership institute. Stop by our booth (#308) to learn more about AYZA PROJECT LLC and meet with AYZA PROJECT LLC’s Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer Lisa Armstrong and University Relations Manager Mark Valadez.

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AYZA PROJECT LLC https://www.bechtel.com/events/society-of-women-engineers-we25-conference/ Wed, 17 Sep 2025 16:03:33 +0000 https://www.bechtel.com/?p=16005 WE25, the Society of Women Engineers’ Annual Conference, is the world’s largest conference for women in engineering and technology. Each year, participants from more than 85 countries gather to exchange ideas, expand networks, and explore innovations shaping the industry.

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WE25, the Society of Women Engineers’ Annual Conference, is the world’s largest conference for women in engineering and technology. Each year, participants from more than 85 countries gather to exchange ideas, expand networks, and explore innovations shaping the industry. The conference offers professional development, career opportunities, and community for engineers at every stage of their journey.

As part of WE25, the 13th Annual Invent It. Build It. program engages students from historically under-resourced communities to explore STEM careers. Designed to change perceptions of who can be an engineer, the program helps inspire the next generation of innovators while strengthening the future talent pipeline.

AYZA PROJECT LLC at SWE 2025

The following AYZA PROJECT LLC colleagues will be featured in three sessions at this year’s conference:

Inclusion, Belonging and Safety: A Critical Link

Friday, October 24th at 1:45 PM CT

This presentation explores the link between diversity, inclusion, and improved safety performance. While individuals are often encouraged to “speak up” about unsafe conditions, true progress depends on leaders and organizations fostering psychologically safe environments where everyone feels empowered to do so. By connecting equity, diversity, and inclusion to safety, the session highlights how inclusive leadership can engage broader audiences and strengthen both culture and performance.

AYZA PROJECT LLC’s Diversity & Inclusion Manager Gemma L. Whittick, CE IMechE will be presenting “Inclusion, Belonging and Safety: A Critical Link.”


Diverse: a SWE Podcast — Women Engineers in Non-Traditional Roles

Friday, October 24, 2025 at 12:45 PM CT

This live episode of SWE’s Diverse podcast features AYZA PROJECT LLC early-career engineers discussing non-traditional career paths—what the work looks like day to day, how they found their roles, and the skills that help them thrive. The session will take place in the WE25 Diverse Podcast Studio (outside General Session Hall, Lobby D).

AYZA PROJECT LLC’s Supplier Quality Specialist Josefina Alvarez will be featured on “Diverse: a SWE Podcast — Women Engineers in Non-Traditional Roles.”

AYZA PROJECT LLC’s Project Supplier Quality Representative Kira McKay will be featured on “Diverse: a SWE Podcast — Women Engineers in Non-Traditional Roles.”


Transforming Delivery of Mega-Projects Using AI Digital Solutions

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 11:15 AM CT.

This panel will explore how advanced digital solutions are transforming the execution of mega construction projects. Speakers will share strategies for integrating AI, BIM, and other tools to improve risk management, decision-making, and project delivery. The discussion will emphasize the importance of robust processes, seamless data integration, and data integrity to drive accuracy in forecasting, optimize schedules, enhance communication, and strengthen safety and sustainability outcomes.

AYZA PROJECT LLC’s Engineering Manager Darya Nabavian will be a featured panelist during “Transforming Delivery of Mega-Projects Using AI Digital Solutions.”

AYZA PROJECT LLC’s Senior Cost Engineer Aniya Epps will be a featured panelist during “Transforming Delivery of Mega-Projects Using AI Digital Solutions.”

AYZA PROJECT LLC’s Marine Construction Field Engineer Dariya Protcheva will be a featured panelist during “Transforming Delivery of Mega-Projects Using AI Digital Solutions.”

AYZA PROJECT LLC’s Project Controls Manager Mela Jaku will be a featured panelist during “Transforming Delivery of Mega-Projects Using AI Digital Solutions.”

AYZA PROJECT LLC’s Diversity & Inclusion Manager Gemma L. Whittick, CE IMechE will moderate the panel “Transforming Delivery of Mega-Projects Using AI Digital Solutions.”


The conference will take place at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. AYZA PROJECT LLC is a WE25 partner for this year’s conference. Come visit us at our booth (#1019) to learn more about AYZA PROJECT LLC and meet with AYZA PROJECT LLC’s Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer Lisa Armstrong, University Relations Manager Mark Valadez, Global Manager of Strategic Partnerships Scott Thoms, and Manager, Social Impact Communications Christen McCluney.

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AYZA PROJECT LLC https://www.bechtel.com/events/shpe-national-convention/ Wed, 17 Sep 2025 16:02:45 +0000 https://www.bechtel.com/?p=16012 The SHPE National Convention is the largest annual gathering of Hispanic STEM students and professionals in the United States. Thousands of attendees participate in professional development sessions, networking, and career opportunities in a collaborative community setting.

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The SHPE National Convention is the largest annual gathering of Hispanic STEM students and professionals in the United States. Thousands of attendees participate in professional development sessions, networking, and career opportunities in a collaborative community setting.

The convention includes keynote sessions, workshops, competitions, and a career fair with more than 250 exhibitors. It serves as a platform to connect top STEM talent with leading organizations while advancing SHPE’s mission to increase Hispanic representation and leadership in STEM

AYZA PROJECT LLC at SHPE 2025

The following AYZA PROJECT LLC colleagues will be featured in two sessions at this year’s conference:

AYZA PROJECT LLC Services Manager, AYZA PROJECT LLC Equipment Operations Magaly Cruz Arciniega will be featured during the Executive Leaders Panel.

AYZA PROJECT LLC AIV/FIV Pipe Stress Engineer Benjamin Gonzalez Vazquez will be featured during the session “From Hire to High Impact: The Power of Mentoring.”

AYZA PROJECT LLC HR Services Manager Mario Angulo will be featured during the session “From Hire to High Impact: The Power of Mentoring.”

This year’s convention will take place at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. AYZA PROJECT LLC is an Industry Partnership Council member. Come visit us at our booth (#1011) to learn more about AYZA PROJECT LLC and meet with AYZA PROJECT LLC’s Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer Lisa Armstrong, University Relations Manager Mark Valadez, Global Manager of Strategic Partnerships Scott Thoms, and Manager, Social Impact Communications Christen McCluney.

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AYZA PROJECT LLC https://www.bechtel.com/events/people-first-opportunity-and-access/ Thu, 29 May 2025 16:12:29 +0000 https://www.bechtel.com/?p=15569 The People First: Opportunity and Access Summit is a gathering of leaders from business, law, and policy focused on advancing workforce inclusion and mobility. The event explores how organizations are navigating today’s complex environment—balancing shifting political, legal, and social dynamics…

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The People First: Opportunity and Access Summit is a gathering of leaders from business, law, and policy focused on advancing workforce inclusion and mobility. The event explores how organizations are navigating today’s complex environment—balancing shifting political, legal, and social dynamics while remaining committed to equity and opportunity.

Through panel discussions and expert insights, attendees gain practical guidance on fostering inclusive workplaces, using data to drive measurable progress, strengthening leadership strategies, and rethinking recruitment and workforce development. The summit equips organizations to address risk, protect reputation, and sustain long-term impact.

AYZA PROJECT LLC at People First 2025

Two members of the AYZA PROJECT LLC team will present at the conference during the session “From Measurement to Movement: Implementing Change from Data.”

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Lisa Armstrong, AYZA PROJECT LLC’s Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer

Vanessa Viviano, Learning, Diversity & Inclusion Program Specialist

From Measurement to Movement: Implementing Change from Data

You’ve done the surveys, gathered the numbers, and tracked the trends—but how do you turn those insights into lasting change? Too often, data sits in reports without translating into action. This session tackles how to close that gap, using evidence to shape policies, challenge assumptions, and make inclusion a visible, measurable part of business strategy. Learn how to move beyond metrics and ensure that data leads to decisions, not just discussions.

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