Marilynn Robinson

Experience

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  MWH

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2010

  Mgmt Consultant, Process and Systems Creator, Project Controls Mgr, Civil Engr, Hydraulic Modeler

  Progressed from staff engineer, responsible for master planning and hydraulic modeling of water, wastewater and collection and distribution systems, to project then country-wide projects control manager, to senior management consultant delivering projects around the world. While at MWH Marilynn’s positive energy, willingness to take on new challenges, dedication to problem solving, inspiring team leadership, creative thinking and business discipline has produced results that make her in high demand across the organization and with clients. Marilynn has advanced to leadership roles in three of MWH’s core business lines (engineering, construction and management consulting) generating significant returns for clients throughout the United States and overseas. Known for her excellent leadership and talent development skills, she is most noted for her ability in working with a diverse global workforce and developing teams with different backgrounds, gender and generations. In her tenure with MWH, Marilynn has been based in the Houston, TX and Broomfield, CO offices, and has worked for clients in 12 states and 9 countries. Show less

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  MWH Global

  May 2010 - Apr 2017

  Worked with utility, governmental and industrial clients, to help them run their business more efficiently by optimizing their people, processes and systems. From helping to manage change in an organization to setting strategic business goals, Marilynn ensured her clients were managing their businesses in the most effective manner.In 2013, Marilynn focused on growing three key clients and serving as the America’s regional expert for organizational consulting services. Achieved growth of >200% over the prior year for her key accounts. Principal Consultant and Project Leader for project that allowed a struggling capital project delivery department in a mid-size City (pop. 400k) to achieve cost savings and organizational efficiencies that returned >3x consulting fees prior to end of 6-month engagement, and will save ~$10M/year following implementation. Show less As Business Unit Leader for MWH's Americas Management Consulting & Technology group, Marilynn had profit & loss responsibility for a 20-person, $5M consulting team. Marilynn's responsibilities spanned setting strategic vision, execution, business development, operations and project management, contract negotiations, client service, talent development, and staff management.Delivered 160% of budgeted profit, increased team morale and decreased voluntary attrition, successfully implemented strategy developed in prior role. Show less A key leadership role formulating operations strategy, conducting business analysis, developing improved business processes and overseeing the successful implementation thereof. Served as the Senior Project Manager providing oversight and coaching to project managers to ensure cost, schedule, and quality execution for a portfolio of over 50 projects. Established pricing strategy and led contract negotiations resulting in win-win arrangements – increasing returns for MWH & value to clients. Coordinated with other business lines. Led proposal development, formulation of financial forecasts, and earned value analysis. Show less

  • Vice President & Director of Risk Management and Quality

    Jul 2014 - Apr 2017

  • Vice President & Principal Consultant

    Jan 2012 - Jun 2014

  • Vice President and Business Unit Leader, Americas Management Consulting & Technology

    Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

  • Director of Operations, Management Consulting and Technology

    May 2010 - Dec 2011
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  Stantec

  Apr 2017 - now

  Serve as Stantec’s Geographic Leader for the approx. 3,000-person team serving communities throughout 13 states in the US West. Collaborate with business line and regional leadership to grow one of the company’s key growth markets. Lead strategy development and execution including operations and personnel management, bottom line growth, and client delivery across all business lines to deliver on-target performance and strengthen the company’s marketplace position. Personally provide project, risk and quality management on select projects to deliver successful outcomes for our client communities that meet the most stringent of client, regulatory and industry requirements. Show less

  • Senior Vice President, Operations Leader - Energy & Resources

    Jan 2020 - now

  • Senior Vice President, US West Geographic Leader

    Aug 2019 - Mar 2020

  • Vice President

    Apr 2017 - Jul 2019