Top left photo (courtesy of SMPS Chicago and photographed by Bob Elmore & Associates): Jacqueline Doyle, President/Owner of Coordinated Construction Project Control Services, LLC; Ellen Bailey Dickson, Principal at Bailey Edward; Natalia Homedi, Principal at Atlas Engineering Group; Tom Petermann, Principal at Eriksson Engineering Associates and SMPS Chicago President; Jenifer Johnson, Vice President at Thornton Tomasetti; Eileen Chin, President of R.M. Chin & Associates, Inc.; Cherryl Thomas, President and Chief Executive Officer at Ardmore Associates; Julie Watts, President of J.A. Watts. Top right photo (courtesy of SMPS Chicago and photographed by Bob Elmore & Associates): Eileen Chin, President of R.M. Chin & Associates, Inc.; Ellen Bailey Dickson, Principal at Bailey Edward. Bottom left photo (courtesy of Lendlease): Eileen Chin, President of R.M. Chin & Associates, Inc., and Lendlease staff. Bottom right photo (courtesy of Lendlease): Jeannine Eicker, Project Executive, Vice President, Project Management & Construction, Lendlease; Eileen Chin, President of R.M. Chin & Associates, Inc.; Peter Ousley, ‎Vice President, Public Sector Lead at Lendlease.

Top left photo (courtesy of SMPS Chicago and photographed by Bob Elmore & Associates): Jacqueline Doyle, President/Owner of Coordinated Construction Project Control Services, LLC; Ellen Bailey Dickson, Principal at Bailey Edward; Natalia Homedi, Principal at Atlas Engineering Group; Tom Petermann, Principal at Eriksson Engineering Associates and SMPS Chicago President; Jenifer Johnson, Vice President at Thornton Tomasetti; Eileen Chin, President of R.M. Chin & Associates, Inc.; Cherryl Thomas, President and Chief Executive Officer at Ardmore Associates; Julie Watts, President of J.A. Watts. Top right photo (courtesy of SMPS Chicago and photographed by Bob Elmore & Associates): Eileen Chin, President of R.M. Chin & Associates, Inc.; Ellen Bailey Dickson, Principal at Bailey Edward. Bottom left photo (courtesy of Lendlease): Eileen Chin, President of R.M. Chin & Associates, Inc., and Lendlease staff. Bottom right photo (courtesy of Lendlease): Jeannine Eicker, Project Executive, Vice President, Project Management & Construction, Lendlease; Eileen Chin, President of R.M. Chin & Associates, Inc.; Peter Ousley, ‎Vice President, Public Sector Lead at Lendlease.

As a women-owned firm, R.M. Chin & Associates, Inc. (R.M. Chin) is proud to support women in the AEC industry who are creating their own paths. This month on International Women’s Day, R.M. Chin President Eileen Chin served as a guest speaker at two Women in Construction-related events to raise awareness about opportunities available for women.

At the SMPS Chicago March Program, Eileen offered career advice and shared the podium with remarkable women leaders from Atlas Engineering Group, Ardmore Associates, Coordinated Construction Project Control Services, Bailey Edward, and J.A. Watts. The panelists reflected on their experiences and accomplishments throughout their careers, and expressed their opinions on gender inequality in the workplace.

On the same day Eileen served as a guest lecturer at Lendlease’s Chicago office, sharing her management approach for leading R.M. Chin’s diverse offices and markets.

“The best way to promote diversity is to offer opportunities. I’m proud to be in an industry that recognizes inclusion and diversity in a meaningful way. It was an honor to be part of these meaningful programs,” expressed R.M. Chin President Eileen Chin.

About R.M. Chin:

R.M. Chin & Associates, Inc. (R.M. Chin), a M/W/DBE firm, provides expert Owner’s Representation, Project/Program, and Construction Management services for leading public and private entities in the transportation, aviation, and buildings sectors.