Ally Forster has cultivated a dynamic career at PCL, quickly rising from a field engineer to leading PCL’s Special Project’s Division in Los Angeles, California in just five years. She’s currently focused on the strategic expansion of the business in the Southern California market, targeting projects ranging from $10,000 to $15 million. 

For Forster, her role goes beyond the job title. She sees herself as a leader of change in the industry, someone who inspires and challenges others to reach their full potential. She finds it empowering and energizing to witness the impact she can have by embracing opportunities beyond her daily responsibilities.

Forster’s passion for the construction industry stems from her innate curiosity and desire to understand the “how” and “why” behind everything. Encouraged by role models in her life — her father and two older sisters, all of whom pursued careers in construction — Forster chose to study construction management at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly SLO). 

Leveraging the support for her family and her education, Forster has established herself as a solution-oriented professional and built a successful career at PCL. Throughout her time at PCL, Forster has contributed to some of PCL’s most high-profile projects in California, including MLB stadium upgrades, UCLA student housing builds and renovations at Crypto.com Arena. Along the way, she has discovered a passion for mentorship and honed her confidence and team-building abilities. 

Forster believes that PCL excels as a partner and advocate for its clients, driven by a commitment to understand and exceed client expectations. The company’s approach as a “local builder” is enhanced by international resources and extensive experience, propelling projects forward with a client-centric focus.

Outside of PCL, Forster is actively involved in the Associated Concrete Institute, where she focuses on expanding PCL’s network and market reach through self-perform concrete work. She is also a member of the Construction Management Advisory Council at her alma mater, Cal Poly SLO, where she contributes to scholarship and recruitment initiatives and offers feedback on current and future programs and curricula in the Construction Management Department.

In 2022, Forster was honored as a finalist in the NextGen Woman of the Year category at the Los Angeles Business Journal Women’s Leadership Awards.