Her Story
About Mallory
Mallory Carey is a construction professional whose career reflects steady growth, adaptability, and a commitment to excellence. Based in Minnesota, she currently serves as Assistant Project Manager at AndersonCC, Inc., where she supports commercial construction projects from concept through completion. Her professional journey began in healthcare-related work and insurance sales before transitioning into the construction industry. Starting as an administrative assistant for a general contractor, she steadily advanced through project management support roles, ultimately earning her current position through dedication, strong organizational skills, and a passion for building successful projects and relationships.
In her role at AndersonCC, Mallory serves as a key liaison between owners, clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and project teams. She is involved in nearly every stage of project delivery, including site walkthroughs, bidding, scheduling, requests for information (RFIs), submittals, project documentation, and communication management. In addition to her project coordination responsibilities, she contributes to marketing initiatives, business development efforts, and executive support, helping drive both operational success and company growth. Her ability to keep complex projects organized while fostering collaboration has made her an invaluable member of her organization.
Beyond her professional achievements, Mallory is deeply committed to community service and giving back. She actively volunteers with Community Aid of Elk River (CAER), helping distribute food assistance to hundreds of local families and serving on the committee that organizes the organization’s annual golf tournament fundraiser. Her dedication to both her profession and her community earned her a nomination for the 2024 Women in Construction Award in the Unsung Hero category, recognizing the significant impact she makes behind the scenes. Guided by values of hard work, integrity, perseverance, accountability, and service, Mallory continues to build a reputation as a trusted construction professional, community advocate, and emerging leader in the industry.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Mallory
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to hard work, perseverance, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous learning. I believe success comes from consistently following through on commitments, maintaining a positive attitude, embracing new challenges, and building strong professional relationships while remaining open to opportunities for growth.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
One of the best pieces of career advice I have received came from a longtime mentor in the construction industry, who encouraged me to stay confident, keep learning, and persevere through challenges. Their guidance has taught me the value of seeking knowledge, building strong relationships, and trusting my abilities, especially while navigating a traditionally male-dominated industry.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering this industry is to work hard, earn respect through your actions, and stay confident in your abilities. Keep your head up, don’t let negative comments discourage you, and never shy away from opportunities because of challenges. Persistence, professionalism, and resilience will help you build a successful and rewarding career.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges—and opportunities—in the construction industry right now is the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence. It will be interesting to see how AI transforms the industry, from improving efficiency and project management to enhancing decision-making and innovation. Adapting to these changes while leveraging new technologies will be key to future success.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me in both my work and personal life are hard work, integrity, perseverance, accountability, and service to others. I believe in earning trust and respect through dedication, consistency, and responsibility. As a professional and a single mother, I strive to lead by example, remain resilient in the face of challenges, and give back to my community whenever possible.
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