Why Women at POWER are Thriving in Their Careers and Challenging the Status Quo

Culture

While progress towards gender parity in the workplace has progressed in the past few years, there’s still work to be done, especially within the construction industry.

To change the perceptions associated with working in this industry as a woman, POWER is constantly creating a more inclusive, supportive environment that affords everyone the same opportunity to succeed. In fact, POWER was just named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2025.

In honor of this award win and Women’s History Month, we’re chatting with four female employees who are excelling in their careers. They’re sharing why they love working at POWER and what advice they have for women who may be skeptical to pursue a path in the industry.

Shared Experiences + Community

POWER's Women Empowered Affinity Group poses for a photo at a team building event. — *_{POWER’s Women Empowered affinity group hosts several team-building events throughout the year to welcome newer members into the POWER community.}*

Study after study has unveiled how human connection directly impacts our well-being and happiness. POWER continuously finds new ways to foster connection at work through providing unique events and experiences, affinity groups, and volunteer initiatives with fellow employees.

“I joined the Women Empowered employee affinity group for the community,” said Minnie Williams, a Remodeling Consultant in our Dallas office and the lead of the Women Empowered (WE) affinity group. “I connected with women I could relate to in different ways, and they offered me encouragement, advice, and guidance. The knowledge I’ve gained here has been instrumental in my growth.”

POWER employee Delaney MacRitchie poses for a photo with fellow Women Empowered affinity group members at POWER Camp event. — *_{Delaney MacRitchie bonds with fellow Women Empowered affinity group members at POWER Camp event.}*

For Delaney MacRitchie — the first female Vice President in our Sales Division — the sense of community and mentorship provided from WE is what drew her in, so much so that she’s paying it forward.

“I chose to remain an active member of the WE community because I wanted to give back. The encouragement and support I received early on made a lasting impression on me, and I wanted to extend that same warmth and guidance to others,” explains MacRitchie. “Whether it’s offering advice, sharing experiences, or simply being a source of motivation, I want to be a visible and accessible resource for any woman who needs inspiration or support as she navigates her own journey.”

But it’s not just the support of WE that has meant so much to these women, it’s also the support of their male counterparts. For Sarah Means — an Install Manager in Philadelphia — dives deeper into that.

“I owe a lot of my success to the support I felt from my peers early on. The incredible men I had the privilege to work with were always pushing me to be my best and helping me develop the confidence I needed to be successful here,” stated Means. “Guys like Steve Ladd, Mike Turner, Matt Waddington, and Pat Hibben (just to name a few) treated me and cared for me the same as everyone else. I never questioned the ability to do my job based on gender and neither did they. I was just part of the team.”

Hands-on Work

Female POWER employee measures a door frame on customers home.

Bridget Devine is the Director of Project Services in our Philadelphia territory, who loved the idea of working in the Delivery and Installations side of the business, working directly with customers.

“For me, once I saw the hands on side of the company in Delivery, it was always going to be a landing point for me. Being a part of the back end of the business with installations, you really get to see the homeowners experience from start to finish, and work with them directly. Whether it’s a few windows to start, or full roof and siding, I know that my team is really impacting their lives, and where they live every day. That means a lot to me.”

Employees throwing paint during POWER leadership event. — *_{Sarah Means enjoys a paint-throwing activity at POWER’s annual Leadership Conference with some of her teammates.}*

Means also enjoyed the hands-on aspect of the Delivery side of the business, as well as the creativity and problem-solving that live within those roles.

“Well, at first, I joined Delivery because I really wanted a cool pickup truck (haha). In all seriousness, I enjoy working behind the scenes. I like that every day is different. I wanted to learn the skills so I could be given the freedom to be creative in my work,” said Means. “Joining a department that needed people with diverse skills and mindsets to help it be successful really appealed to me.”

Commitment to Development

POWER is committed to providing the industry-leading training, tools, and attention that is required to grow and advance in your career.

“The company has always given me the tools I’ve needed, in whatever role I was in, to succeed. You don’t get that everywhere — especially in a male-dominated industry where it could be easy to not be taken as seriously, or overlooked,” explains Devine. I feel like POWER values the person, who they are, and their abilities in their role.”

Fair Playing Field

Delaney MacRitchie speaks on a panel about being a woman in leadership at POWER Summit event. — *_{Delaney MacRitchie shares her experience being a woman in leadership at POWER during the company’s Belonging Summit.}*

MacRitchie also values how POWER is based on a merit system. “One of the things that I love most about POWER is that your advancement is performance-based. I have always felt that I had an equal opportunity to succeed. My success has been measured by my results, work ethic, and leadership—not by my gender, says MacRitchie.

“That merit-based structure has given me the confidence to push myself. I know that my hard work and achievements will always speak for themselves. It’s empowering to be part of a company where performance and impact drive opportunities for growth and leadership.”

Supporting Women’s Needs

Female Power employees pose for group photo on a team-building hike. — *_{Minnie Williams enjoys a hike with her fellow Women Empowered team members during the affinity group’s belonging event in Denver.}*

From subsidized childcare to free mental health counseling to a standardized leadership development programming, we’ve implemented benefits and improved programs based on the wants and needs of our employees.

“This company genuinely cares about its people just as much— if not more—than the business itself,” said Williams. “There’s just as much focus on mental and personal well-being as there is on product and process education, which is refreshing.”

Minority No More

“While construction has historically been male-dominated, that’s changing and women have an incredible opportunity to lead and succeed here,” said MacRitchie. “We bring a completely different point of view and perspective that homeowners don’t often see in this industry and in my opinion, that is extremely advantageous.”

Looking to be a part of this community? Explore open opportunities on POWER’s career page.

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