Building Detroit’s Future: Black Woman Leads $4.9M People Mover Project, Inspires Next Generation

Jessica English, Image courtesy of Jessica English In the male-dominated world of construction and infrastructure, where women make up only 19% of the workforce, Jessica English is breaking barriers and reshaping skylines one project at a time. As the Capital Construction Project Manager overseeing the Detroit People Mover’s rail replacement project, she’s ensuring the vital transit system remains on track both literally and figuratively. English stepped into this high-stakes role almost a year ago and hasn’t looked back since. With an impressive six years of experience since earning her master’s degree, she’s brought a wealth of expertise and leadership to the table. Prior to this, she made her mark as a Facilities Construction Manager with the City of Detroit. Now, she’s channeling her skills and passion into Building a Better Detroit, her own consultancy focused on improving lives through smarter, community-driven construction management. For English, construction is more than a career it’s in her blood. Following in the footsteps of her father, who worked in the field for decades, she’s determined to leave her own legacy in Detroit and beyond. & Image courtesy of Jessica English “He (her father) was in the construction industry and still is and has been...