Lanita McCauley Bates

Multiple Clients: Los Angeles World Airports, City of Inglewood and Los Angeles County Metro

• Spearheading team of six professionals in the areas of Contract Management/Risk, Scheduling, Cost, Project Controls, Document Management and Real Estate implementing Project Controls.
• Examines Time Impact, COVID, Unforeseen Circumstances and E&O claims to determine merit, insurance coverage and impacts..
• Assists in evaluation and risk review of Change Orders.
• Diminished regulatory risks by overseeing adherence to construction risk across projects.
• Leads the organization on the best management practices, working with the Board on varied issues and preparing and reviewing policies & procedures, identifying, and evaluating project risks.
• Negotiated approximately $300 million dollar claim and brought the claim to a reasonable settlement to resolve disputes.
• Conducted comprehensive interviews of employees and claimants to gather facts and information.
• Instrumental in the development of new contracts and actively negotiated favorable terms and conditions.

• Performing financial departmental reviews, handling strategic departmental financial plans and developing standard operating procedures.
• Facilitated audits with third parties and staff.
• Ensured adequate capital funds for asset management and investment in the utility infrastructure requirements.
• Responsibilities included negotiating complex agreements with third parties and contracts with vendors.
• Identified, mitigated and assisted in resolving financial claims and disputes
• Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information and oversaw preparation of related reports.
• Analyzed operational performance and efficiency to identify and implement cost reduction initiatives and process improvements.
• Offered advice to other executive leaders on strategies to improve financial position.
• Directed budget development, creation of budgetary controls and recordkeeping systems and investment management.

• Negotiated and settled disputes in the private and public sector in the areas of operations and capital program management.
• Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
• Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
• Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
• Directed management meetings to enhance collaboration and maintain culture based on trust and group problem-solving.
• Supported top-level decision-making and strategy planning, forging productive relationships with top leaders and serving as key advocate for various personnel issues.
• Directly Managed a team of 10 professionals with a team of over 400 employees, promoting cross-functional collaboration.
• Developed and negotiated an innovative partnership/operational aspect of a Concession Agreement that allowed the City to retain full ownership and control of water supply and rights while delivering improved compliance and safety.
• Managed Key Performance Indicators and claims pertaining to operational and Capital Program Management concerns.
• Led the West region in operation and maintenance of governmental controlled utilities and commercial operations, ensuring efficient operations and accountability to stakeholders.
• Drove business growth across western US and British Columbia (RFP & RFQ), leading the region to become most profitable in North America in 2016 and exceeding EBITDA by more than $1 Million in 2017 Achieved 10% early renewals in 2017 – 2018. Performance Indicators meeting contractual objections Negotiated a $300 million concession/operation & maintenance agreement. Responsible for P&L of over $260 million dollars.
• Elevated to several roles in the organization including senior vice president of operations, vice president of contract management and corporate counsel from 2003 - 2018. Vice President Contract Management/Counsel (2003 - 2013). Regional Vice President (2013 - 2018).