CARL TILGHMAN II
Washington,USA
Summary
Results-driven construction leader with 20+ years of experience overseeing complex, large-scale projects from pre-construction through turnover. Expertise in process optimization, budget management, and risk mitigation, with a proven ability to deliver projects on time and within scope. Recognized for building and guiding high-performing teams, strengthening organizational capabilities through mentorship, training, and strategic leadership. Trusted partner to clients and stakeholders, committed to driving operational excellence, efficiency, and long-term value across portfolios.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Construction Program Manager
Microsoft (Contract)
Boydton, Virginia
02.2025 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams in developing and executing project plans, ensuring alignment with client and organizational goals.
- Oversaw program compliance with scope, schedule, and budget, driving accountability across multiple projects.
- Provided training and mentorship to junior project managers and staff, building team capability and long-term bench strength.
- Directed personnel selection, training, and supervision, shaping high-performing project teams.
- Partnered with functional managers to develop resource plans, optimize staffing, and allocate program resources effectively.
- Managed budget preparation and cost control, maintaining financial discipline while supporting project delivery.
Project Executive
Jacobs Engineering (contract)
, DC
11.2022 - 02.2025
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, ensuring effective communication and project alignment.
- Trained junior staff on best practices in project management processes.
- Collaborated with marketing and sales teams to achieve customer satisfaction goals.
- Assessed trends and operational needs alongside business leadership to create strategic roadmaps.
- Resolved cost overruns and delays in construction schedules, maintaining project timelines.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for essential services and supplies, optimizing project resources.
- Directed staff on technical procedures related to each project, enhancing efficiency.
Field Operations Manager
The Weitz Company
Leesburg, VA
06.2022 - 11.2023
- Managed multiple large-scale construction projects, ensuring adherence to project plans, schedules, specifications, and standards
- Independently drove project timelines, overseeing teams of Project Managers, Superintendents, and subcontractors to meet deadlines
- Led cross-discipline teams, influencing project direction and ensuring successful integration of all disciplines
- Created and maintained best practices for cost-effective solutions, driving global deployment across Data Center Development (DCD) projects
- Provided direct oversight of construction health and safety, ensuring compliance with all safety protocols and fostering a safe site culture
- Regularly communicated key project needs and progress to engineering and sourcing teams, ensuring alignment and timely execution
Senior Construction Operations Manager
Tesla
Fremont, CA
11.2020 - 06.2022
- Directed planning, coordination, and delivery of multiple large-scale construction projects, guiding teams from initial scope through final turnover.
- Oversaw daily operations with a focus on deadlines, resource allocation, and staff support to ensure consistent project success.
- Reviewed KPIs, budgets, and contract obligations regularly, maintaining alignment with both client expectations and organizational objectives.
- Served as the primary point of contact for project execution, driving collaboration across disciplines and stakeholders.
- Championed safety initiatives, embedding health and safety standards into every phase of construction.
- Provided leadership, coaching, and direction to operations staff, fostering professional growth while meeting company-wide goals.
Construction Manager
Black & Veatch Construction Inc (contract)
Overland Park, KS
02.2018 - 01.2020
- Monitored subcontractor operations on large-scale projects, ensuring completion within budget and time constraints
- Applied strategic problem-solving and negotiation skills to drive project schedules and manage changes effectively
- Developed and managed project budgets, maintaining strict cost control and delivering high-quality results
- Provided technical direction and operational leadership, ensuring adherence to project specifications and safety standards
- Led cross-discipline teams, fostering collaboration and influencing project outcomes
Construction Manager
SNC Lavalin (contract)
Brandywine, MD
10.2016 - 11.2017
- Managed day-to-day operations of over 600 employees, overseeing construction activities to meet project deadlines
- Directed changes to project scope and cost, implementing effective change management processes
- Coordinated with third-party inspectors, ensuring project compliance and successful commissioning and closeout
- Ensured construction health and safety compliance, promoting a safe and effective site culture
- Developed project budgets and schedules, adjusting plans based on resource availability.
Construction Superintendent
Mass Electric Construction Company
Waltham, MA
06.2015 - 10.2016
- Conducted quality audits, verifying project progress against specifications, and initiating corrective actions as needed
- Digitally archived weekly progress and technical knowledge base photographs for project documentation
- Implemented safety protocols, ensuring a zero-injury site and maintaining adherence to safety policies
- Independently managed deadlines and supported staff to meet project milestones
SR. Project superintendent
Bechtel
San Francisco, California
05.2011 - 06.2015
- Provided executive leadership over construction operations from pre-construction through closeout, ensuring projects aligned with enterprise goals, budgets, and schedules.
- Built and led high-performing teams across disciplines, driving accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence across multiple concurrent projects.
- Mentored and developed emerging leaders, creating structured training and succession pathways to strengthen organizational capability.
- Anticipated and mitigated enterprise-level risks, establishing governance frameworks to safeguard cost, quality, safety, and delivery outcomes.
- Served as escalation point to resolve conflicts between contractors, subcontractors, and stakeholders, protecting relationships while maintaining project momentum.
- Oversaw specification development, contract negotiation, and vendor performance to optimize resources and create scalable, repeatable delivery models.
- Partnered with executives and clients to align construction strategy with organizational objectives, ensuring transparency, accountability, and long-term value creation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Surrattsville High School
Clinton, MD06-1999
Skills
- Resource allocation and budgeting
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Strategic planning
- Process optimization
- Training and mentorship
- Operations management
- Contract negotiation
- Project management
- Communication skills
Personal Information
Title: Site Construction Manager
Certificationsaffiliations
- California State Electrical Contractors License (#1058753)
- OSHA 30 Certification
- CPR Certification, IBEW L.U. 477
- Member, Project Management Institute, Dallas Chapter
Timeline
Regional Construction Program Manager
Microsoft (Contract)
02.2025 - Current
Project Executive
Jacobs Engineering (contract)
11.2022 - 02.2025
Field Operations Manager
The Weitz Company
06.2022 - 11.2023
Senior Construction Operations Manager
Tesla
11.2020 - 06.2022
Construction Manager
Black & Veatch Construction Inc (contract)
02.2018 - 01.2020
Construction Manager
SNC Lavalin (contract)
10.2016 - 11.2017
Construction Superintendent
Mass Electric Construction Company
06.2015 - 10.2016
SR. Project superintendent
Bechtel
05.2011 - 06.2015
High School Diploma -
Surrattsville High School