Carrie Whitton
Senior Project Manager | JOC Program Leader | Championing DE&I, MWBE Growth & AI-Driven Innovation in Construction
- Role
- Sr Project Manager Outreach Inclusion at FORMA Construction Company
- Location
- Olympia, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Carrie Whitton
With over 20 years in the construction industry, I lead high-performing teams to deliver innovative, inclusive, and results-driven projects. As Senior Project Manager and JOC Program Leader at FORMA Construction, I drive $30M+ in contracts while championing diversity, equity, and AI adoption to unlock new opportunities for small businesses and underrepresented groups.Key achievements- Manage a team of 25 PMs/PEs delivering exceptional client experiences across complex projects- Increased MWBE participation through targeted outreach, mentorship, and strategic scope planning- Developed financial partnership programs, improving small contractor cash flow and market access- Integrated AI tools to streamline compliance and accelerate business development- Built mentorship and onboarding systems, removing barriers for diverse subcontractors.My leadership is rooted in servant leadership, strategic clarity, and a commitment to building lasting systems where innovation and equity thrive.Let’s connect to advance a more inclusive and innovative construction industry.**Tools & Tech:** MS Office Suite, Project, SharePoint, ViewPoint, Textura, Timberline, and emerging AI platforms.
Experience
Sr Project Manager Outreach Inclusion
Jul 2024 — Present · Olympia, WA, US
Sr. Project Manager // Outreach + Inclusion - Lead $30M+ JOC contracts; manage 25 PMs/PEs delivering diverse, complex projects- Launched mentorship program connecting small businesses with prime contractors- Streamlined onboarding, reducing paperwork time by 40%- Designed financial partnership initiatives to improve contractor cash flow- Expanded JOC program reach, increasing MWBE engagement by 30%.
Education
University of Montana
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Social Work
1989 — 1993
Skills
- Purchasing
- Non-Profits
- Team Building
- Management
- Contract Management
- Microsoft Office
- Nonprofits
- Procurement
- Project Control
- File Management
- Customer Service
- Project Coordination
- Office Management
- Event Planning
- Project Estimation
- Contract Negotiation
- Microsoft Excel
- Executive Calendar Management
- Submittals
- Accounts Payable
- Architectural Drawings
- Strategic Planning
- Fundraising
- Retail
- Business Process Improvement
- Budget Reconciliation
- Government Procurement
- Accounts Receivable
- Rfi
- Project Management
- Quickbooks
- Construction Management
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