Atiya Rahim, Project Manager, Erland Construction
Atiya Rahim
Atiya Rahim started her career with Erland Construction in August 2016 as an assistant project manager. A Wentworth Institute of Technology graduate, she first broke into the industry in 2007 as a project management co-op with a local real estate developer. From there, she advanced from estimator to project engineer and then to assistant project manager with several construction firms, obtaining her master’s in 2016. After landing at Erland, Atiya quickly earned a promotion to project manager.
She is an active member of Erland’s Community Relations Task Force, contributing to local initiatives and organizing events aimed at fundraising and collecting goods to support individuals facing hardships. Dedicated to serving her community and helping those in need, she also takes part in various charitable organizations.
Atiya has her Construction Supervisor License and currently sits on the Massachusetts Board of Building Regulations and Standards. Most recently, Atiya graduated from the Crestcom Leadership Training and completed the AGC MA Emerging Leaders Development Series (ELDS) Program in December, which focused on construction-related business, communication, and leadership in the industry.
Atiya encourages women to get into the trades, sharing, “It can be intimidating at first since it’s a male-dominated field. One day, while walking through Austin, Texas, I noticed a mural painted on the Austin Railroad Graffiti Bridge that stuck with me. The painting read “Never Give Up.” My advice would be to never give up. Be confident! You learn from your mistakes. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and find yourself a mentor.”
