As Rebekah Griffith looks out at the intersection of Rinehart Road and County Road (C.R.) 46A in Seminole County, she is filled with pride. Griffith is an associate contract support specialist on the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) improvement project at the intersection — one of many she helps oversee. She says seeing the results of the improvements helps make her job worthwhile.

Griffith didn’t start out in construction; she began her career in the healthcare industry as a director of environmental services. She switched industries in 2016 when she was looking for a change. Griffith now thrives in the ever-evolving world of construction.

“I really love seeing how the projects I am on progress from start to finish,” Griffith said. “It’s also great to see how it benefits the growing communities we are working with.”

Griffith communicates with the contractors on each project, making sure project documentation is correct and delivered on time. She says overseeing project activities, taking project meeting minutes, and managing and tracking monthly estimates are just some of her responsibilities that help a project come together.

“I also provide administration support for the team,” Griffith said. “I help them manage project schedules and budgets. That way everything stays on time and the project is completed in a cost-effective manner.”

Griffith says what makes the job exciting is working on a variety of projects. She enjoys seeing the impact of improvements for the people who live in Central Florida, including the upgrades at the intersection of Rinehart Road and C.R. 46A, where new turn lanes, curbs, sidewalks, drainage, guardrails, and pedestrian handrails were installed. The upgrades at this intersection will greatly benefit drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists.

When she’s not overseeing construction projects, Griffith has a passion for the outdoors. Camping, traveling to new places, crocheting, and sewing are some of her favorite hobbies. She’s also a mom, and she loves cheering on her kids playing soccer on the weekends.

While it can be a long road for a project to reach completion, seeing the benefits of what each of these projects brings to the community is something that inspires Griffith every day.

“With the population growing in this area, a lot of these projects will help to relieve congestion for a lot of people, as well as creating safer traffic conditions for residents in the area,” Griffith said.