Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Leadership & Community Involvement
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Gill Whitaker

Gill Whitaker

Summary

Dynamic Project Engineer with extensive experience at Walsh Construction, adept at optimizing financial performance through cost analysis and effective project management. Proven ability to lead teams, enhance safety compliance, and implement logistics plans. Skilled in SAP and fostering a culture of accountability, driving successful project outcomes in high-pressure environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lakeshore Recycling systems
07.2024 - Current
  • Quickly mastered the solid waste and recycling industry, taking on key responsibilities in operations across the Transfer, Residential, and Roll-Off Divisions.
  • Lead and supervise frontline teams, including drivers and laborers, while building a positive team culture and maintaining high engagement across departments.
  • Proactively schedule shifts, manage call-ins/no-shows, and ensure complete operational coverage across routes while collaborating with dispatch and planning teams.
  • Work closely with Sales Representatives and Customers to ensure service quality and maintain long-term partnerships through problem-solving and proactive support.
  • Promote a strong safety culture by participating in training, incident reporting, and safety planning across all lines of business.
  • Regularly perform ride-alongs, drive roll-off and commercial trucks during festivals, assist on residential routes (including alley pickups), and support operational needs hands-on when needed.
  • Cross-trained in Transfer Station and Residential Operations, actively learning all functional areas to support future leadership roles.
  • Fostered strong collaboration across business lines, contributing to improved communication and alignment between operations, customer service, and sales.

Project Engineer II

Walsh Construction
09.2022 - 08.2024
  • Lead simultaneous infrastructure and vertical construction projects, managing engineering cost reports and contractor budgets to optimize financial performance.
  • Create full-site logistics plans and critical path schedules, coordinating mass excavation, crane operations, and safety compliance.
  • Conduct monthly job cost reviews and forecasting sessions with leadership.
  • Promote safety compliance and field discipline on-site, integrating design planning with real-world execution.

Transportation Manager II

JB Hunt
08.2020 - 09.2022
  • Supervised a fleet of 100+ drivers, dispatchers, and warehouse staff in high-volume logistics operations.
  • Trained new managers, clerks, and dispatchers on compliance, safety policy, operations, and system tools.
  • Helped design and adjust daily and weekly driver schedules to optimize resources and minimize service delays.
  • Supported the Safety Division, leading daily briefings, quarterly training, and DOT/OSHA enforcement.
  • Collaborated on monthly P&L reports and financial forecasting, ensuring accurate cost tracking.
  • Promoted a culture of high accountability, performance, and safety awareness.

Assistant Project Manager

Odum Construction
06.2017 - 07.2020
  • Managed excavation, demolition, and driver coordination across several construction sites.
  • Interpreted cost analysis reports to monitor job financials and subcontractor budgets.
  • Supported inventory forecasting, equipment planning, and client reporting.
  • Ensured safety policy adherence across all heavy machinery and demolition activities.

Project Engineer Intern

Lankford Construction
06.2018 - 08.2018
  • Assisted in RFIs, purchasing, punch list creation, and project documentation.
  • Supported budget and proposal development alongside senior PMs.
  • Monitored construction milestones and final-stage project closeouts.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management, Construction Management

University of Tennessee at Martin
12.2019

Skills

Technical Skills
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
  • SAP, Oracle, and Transportation Management Systems
  • Route Scheduling & Fleet Optimization Tools
  • Cost Analysis & Financial Reporting
  • Safety & Compliance Tracking Tools

Certification

  • OSHA 30, Construction Safety & Health
  • CDL, Commercial Driver’s License

Leadership & Community Involvement

  • Division I Football, UTM – Team Captain & High-Energy Leader
  • VP of Membership, Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity
  • Student Government Senator, University of Tennessee at Martin
  • Mentor, Martin Crossroads Teen Center
  • Volunteer, Delta Sigma Theta Highway Cleanup Program

Timeline

Lakeshore Recycling systems
07.2024 - Current

Project Engineer II

Walsh Construction
09.2022 - 08.2024

Transportation Manager II

JB Hunt
08.2020 - 09.2022

Project Engineer Intern

Lankford Construction
06.2018 - 08.2018

Assistant Project Manager

Odum Construction
06.2017 - 07.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management, Construction Management

University of Tennessee at Martin

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