Celebrating Women in Construction: A Conversation with Maria Kaufman

Audree Grubesic. Jan 9, 2025. Updated Jan 11, 2025. Read time: 3 min.

Maria Kaufman’s role

• Senior Automation Engineer at Carlisle Construction Materials.
• Oversees capital projects, both large and small.
• Works as a consultant within the company.
• Supports local campus projects and national engineering initiatives.

Career path

Maria’s career has included major transitions. She describes saying yes to opportunities that did not always look obvious. She says that even when one dream ended, it made room for new opportunities.

Women of Carlisle ERG

• Maria is chair of Carlisle’s Women of Carlisle Employee Resource Group.
• She uses prior podcasting and networking experience in the role.
• The ERG creates a space to share experiences and voice challenges.
• The group aims to build community, innovation, and growth.

Impact on the company

A recent summit in Boston brought senior leaders into conversations about gender equality. Maria said leaders sometimes do not realize the challenges until people share them. Those conversations have led to action and cultural change within the company.

Views on growth and leadership

• Maria says real growth comes from taking action.
• She values hard conversations and leading in difficult times.
• She believes change can happen when people work together.
• She wants 2025 to focus on innovation, efficiency, and flow.

Summary

The article presents Maria Kaufman as a leader in construction, engineering, and employee community building. It emphasizes resilience, adaptability, and advocacy for women in the industry.

Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-kauffman/