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Charting the Path: Unlocking Career Growth in the Built Environment

September 12, 2025 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM (EDT)

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Join us for the inaugural virtual event of the Massachusetts Building Congress Emerging Professionals Group—a dynamic new forum designed to support the growth, development, and visibility of professionals across the built environment. 

“Charting the Path: Unlocking Career Growth in the Built Environment,” is a must-attend for early- and mid-career professionals, as well as HR leaders and managers looking to better support talent development. 

Whether you're just starting out or helping others find their way, this session will offer clarity, community, and actionable ideas for driving success in today’s built environment. 


What You’ll Take Away from This Event

Clearer Career Roadmaps
Gain insight into the many career paths and growth opportunities within the AEC, real estate, and built environment sectors.

Real-World Advice from Industry Leaders
Hear directly from professionals and talent leaders who have navigated growth, transition, and leadership in the field.

Actionable Talent Development Strategies
Discover practical tips to support your own career advancement—or to mentor and grow the talent around you.

Connections that Count
Build your network with peers and mentors who are equally invested in shaping the future of our industry.

Stronger Understanding of Workforce Trends
Explore how hiring, skill-building, and professional visibility are evolving across the building industry.


Who Should Attend: 

Emerging professionals in AEC, Real Estate or Built Environment

HR professionals and managers in the building trades

Anyone invested in professional development and workforce growth

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Welcome our Panelists:



Josette Pierre-Louis, , SHRM-SCP

HDR, Area Human Resources Manager

As an experienced Human Resources professional, Josette has over 17 years of experience working for organizations in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction), renewable energy, semiconductor manufacturing and facilities services industries.  Her main focus are, employee relations, talent acquisition & strategy, employee engagement, training and development, compensation and benefits, and HR compliance.

She earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts at Lowell and currently holds an MBA with a concentration in Human Resources Management and a certificate degree in Energy & Sustainability from Franklin Pierce University.  She currently holds the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and the SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SC)) certifications.


Assistant Provost, Co‑ops & Careers, Wentworth Institute of Technology

Robbin Beauchamp is a seasoned higher education leader with over 25 years of experience in career services and human resources. She currently serves as Assistant Provost at the Center for Cooperative Education & Career Development at Wentworth Institute of Technology. Robbin has built robust programs that align experiential learning with accrediting standards, developed strategic recruitment initiatives, and strengthened partnerships with industry and employers.

Prior to Wentworth, she held leadership roles at Roger Williams University and Stonehill College, where she expanded career center services, increased student and employer engagement, and supported successful accreditation outcomes. Earlier in her career, Robbin spent a decade in HR, leading recruitment, training, benefits administration, and talent management.

Beauchamp is deeply committed to advancing equity in career development—particularly through supporting neurodiverse jobseekers, addressing wage gaps, and promoting inclusive leadership practices across the built environment.


Founder, On Point Search Group

Founder of On Point Search Group, Conrad Martin helps construction companies build elite teams by connecting them with top-tier talent. With 20+ years in recruiting and sales, he takes a hands-on, relationship-driven approach that delivers results—even in tight markets.

Clients trust him to go beyond the resume—understanding culture, refining roles, and bringing in people who stick.



Director of Operations & Preconstruction, Walsh Brothers

Josh Bilotta brings over two decades of expertise in complex urban construction to Walsh Brothers, where he serves as Director of Operations & Preconstruction. Having started his career as a field engineer and risen through the ranks to leadership, Josh offers a deep, practical understanding of what it takes to succeed in the building trades. He is not only an expert in construction operations and planning but also a thoughtful voice on workforce development and hiring.

In his role, Josh is closely involved in talent recruitment and mentorship, helping identify and support the next generation of construction professionals. He understands the evolving skill sets needed on modern job sites and the critical role of mentorship, hands-on learning, and clear career pathways in building lasting success. His insights are rooted in real-world experience and a passion for connecting people to meaningful careers in construction.

Josh’s leadership has helped deliver some of the region’s most challenging health care and academic facility projects—on time, on budget, and with a strong commitment to safety and innovation.


Our Moderator:

Estey Masten

Senior Community Engagement Specialist, HDR

Chair, MBC Emerging Professionals Committee

Estey Masten (she/her/hers) is a Senior Community Engagement Specialist for HDR's Boston architecture studio. She brings over 15 years of experience in marketing, business development, strategy, and journalism. Estey firmly believes in the power of mentorship to elevate careers in the AEC (architecture, engineering, and construction) industry, especially for women, trans and nonbinary folks, and other minorities. As a Senior Community Engagement Specialist for HDR’s Boston architecture studio, her focus is on enhancing the development of client relationships and work-winning in all sectors of architecture represented here locally - transportation, higher education, science, civic, justice and health architecture. She supports a local team of 7 Principals and over 35 architects, interior designers, and planners in the Boston HDR architecture studio, and collaborates with a matrix of over 13,000 HDR employees worldwide. She holds many ongoing leadership roles at organizations in the built environment industry in New England, including chairing the Emerging Professionals Committee at the Massachusetts Building Congress.


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