Victoria Malaszecki, President & CEO at Envision Consultants Ltd.

Victoria Malaszecki, MBA, PMP, is president and CEO of Envision Consultants Ltd. in Mullica Hill, New Jersey. She credits her family for having the greatest influence on her career path.

“My mother instilled in me the confidence, motivation and drive to believe I could become whoever I wanted to be,” she said. “My father, brother and uncles all worked in the general construction and rail vehicle manufacturing industries, giving me an early connection to the industry that would ultimately become such an important part of my life.”

Her education provided her the business acumen and confidence to take the risk of becoming a small business owner. That entrepreneurial spirit — combined with values learned from her family and husband — continues to shape how she leads and grows the business.

Malaszecki cites succession as a major motivator. Her sons joined the business along with key management professionals possessing the passion, drive, knowledge and entrepreneurial skills to take the company to the next level, giving her “tremendous pride and confidence” in the company’s future. It allowed her to devote more of her time and experience to strategy, advocacy and policy decisions impacting U.S. small businesses.  

“I see this next chapter as an opportunity not only to help ensure the long-term success of our own company but also advocate for an environment in which other small and emerging businesses can compete, grow, create opportunities and succeed,” Malaszecki said.

Malaszecki noted that equality, respect and confidence are barriers in the industry. “Equality means having the same opportunity to compete and succeed,” she said. “Respect means being valued for your knowledge, experience and results. Confidence means believing you belong at the table, even when you may be the only woman sitting there.

“Throughout my career, I learned you cannot wait for someone else to give you confidence or permission to lead. You have to know your value, find your voice, take risks and demonstrate what you can accomplish.”

Some of the most meaningful moments in her career came from the ability to sustain and grow a small business through more than three decades of change and uncertainty, particularly the 2008 recession and 2020 pandemic. “No one gives you a handbook on how to lead a company through circumstances like those. You learn to adapt, make difficult decisions, trust your instincts and remain focused on your employees, clients and the long-term health of the business,” she said. “Coming through those periods stronger and more resilient is something I am incredibly proud of.” 

Malaszecki’s professional milestones include becoming a federal contractor and winning contracts with the Federal Transit Administration in 2014, 2019 and 2024. Those achievements demonstrated her company’s ability as a small business to compete, perform and build long-term federal level relationships. 

As a native Philadelphian, some of the work closest to her heart over the past 30-plus years has been her company’s contributions to Philadelphia region projects that improve mobility, strengthen communities and enhance the experience of people who live, work and visit there. “When I look back, I am proud of the individual projects and contracts, but even more proud of what they represent: resilience, reputation, longevity and the ability of a small business to make a meaningful difference,” Malaszecki said.

Malaszecki has learned that “credibility is built by showing up, knowing your business, surrounding yourself with talented people, delivering for your clients and standing behind your work. Those qualities have nothing to do with gender.”

“I would like the next generation of women entering construction to understand you belong here. Know your value, have confidence in your abilities and never allow someone else’s perception of you to define what you are capable of achieving.”

The March of Dimes Transportation Board, Women’s Transportation Seminar, Project Management Institute, Construction Management Association of America, and the American Council of Engineering Companies provided opportunities for professional development, networking and relationship building. “I have always believed you can’t simply join an organization and expect it to create opportunities for you,” she added. “You have to become involved, contribute and build genuine relationships. Those relationships have been an important part of my professional growth and have allowed me to learn from others while also giving back and supporting the next generation of industry leaders.”