LILA WALKER

5235 Dudley Street Denver, Colorado 80002

303.550.8319 lwf95de6@westpost.net
SENIOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER
Dynamic construction operations manager with 15 years of experience. History of
surpassing quality, budget, safety, and customer satisfaction objectives while o
verseeing all phases (planning to delivery) of multimillion-dollar projects. Str
ategic thinker with record of completing projects for less than projected costs
(up to 10% lower) with high company margins. Diligent team leader with proven ab
ility to cultivate strong relationships with architects, contractors, clients, a
nd government officials.

Construction Management Operations Project Management Cost Control Budget Ma

nagement
Team Leadership Strategic Planning (Concept to Delivery) QA Resource Allocati
on
Change Management Procurement Scheduling Process Improvements
Client Relations Governmental Relations Regulatory Compliance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Denver, Colorado - 2009 to Present
Constructibility reviews of new K-12 schools, international museum. Multiple dis
ciplines, tight schedules. The projects ranged from $15 million to hundreds of m
illions.
HEERY INTERNATIONAL 2001-2008
Casper, Wyoming, Denver, Colorado, and Tucson, Arizona
Premier construction management solutions firm. Substantial government sector cl
ientele.
Senior Project Manager, Casper, Wyoming (2006 to 2008)
Directed operations, budgeting, and design / field team members from initial con
cept to final delivery for 2 new multimillion-dollar construction projects and 1
refurbishment. Devised and implemented strategies to maximize quality, safety,
customer satisfaction, and alignment with project goals (budget and schedule). A
llocated resources and managed scheduling and changes. Generated and deployed pr
ocess improvements.
Major Contributions:
Achieved or surpassed quality, cost, schedule, and customer satisfaction target
s while spearheading multimillion-dollar construction projects.
Timely completion of 3 projects with a cumulative value of ~ $31M: 1) an elemen
tary school ($15M); 2) a K-8 school ($15M); and 3) a $1M administration building
renovation.
Senior Project Manager, Denver, Colorado (2004 to 2006)
Oversaw budgeting, scheduling, operations, and all phases of planning for severa
l short- and medium-term projects. Created and instituted programs to ensure tim
ely, profitable delivery adhering to client needs and regulatory requirements. C
ultivated productive relationships with contractors and architects, including in
itial assessment and selection. Collaborated with clients and all project person
nel on implementing changes.
LILA WALKER Page 2 lwf95de6@westpost.net

HEERY INTERNATIONAL (continued)

Major Contributions:
Complied with all quality and schedule requirements while completing projects s
ubstantially under budget; company earned substantial profits while client obtai
ned a refund amounting to 10% of original budget (~ $1M).
Led changes, renovations, and approvals for 85-project, $10M component of a $30
0M public school construction bond; managed renovations, improvements, and infra
structure initiatives.
Project Manager, Tucson, Arizona (2001 to 2004)
Provided project management services at all stages of construction jobs. Conferr
ed with prospective architects and contractors to ensure retention of profession
als best-suited for specific projects. Generated project plans and drove efficie
nt implementation. Directed the budgeting / cost control and scheduling function
s; supervised staff as necessary.
Major Contributions:
Increased profitability by efficiently overseeing planning, field operations, a
nd budgeting / cost containment for numerous key projects.
Improved project outcomes by diligently selecting architects and contractors.
Procurement Liaison, Tucson, Arizona (2001 to 2004)
Directed major projects throughout Southern Arizona. Facilitated statewide deliv
ery of contracts for the Students First Deficiency Corrections Program by managi
ng relationship between the company, individual project managers, and the Arizon
a School Facilities Board.
Major Contributions:
Spearheaded the successful completion of projects with a total value of ~ $15M.
Ensured the continuation of a large revenue stream by establishing and maintain
ing strong relationships with the Arizona School Facilities Board.
SWINERTON & WALBERG CONSTRUCTION CO., Sacramento, California - 1998 to 2001
Leading construction services firm.
Interim Superintendent / Project Engineer (2000 to 2001)
Oversaw subcontractors and onsite personnel during construction of a hotel. Supe
rvised materials takeoffs / procurement. Leveraged relationship management exper
tise to expedite completion.
Major Contributions:
Minimized delays by building productive relationships with State / Municipal of
ficials.
Contributed to a successful hotel construction project through diligent managem
ent.
Project Engineer (1998 to 2000). Managed all phases of a $31M high school constr
uction project.
N.L. BARNES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, Sacramento, California - 1995 to 1998
Project Engineer / Interim Superintendent. Played key roles in ~$60M in projects
. Ran projects utilizing Prolog.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Business Management
University of Phoenix, Denver, Colorado
2-year focus-Construction Management
Los Rios Community College District-Cosumnes River College, Sacramento, Californ
ia