Congratulations to Liz Hawkins and Monika Iannone on being named two of San Diego Business Journal’s Women of Influence in Construction: Commercial Real Estate and Design! Swinerton is extremely proud of their contributions to the industry and the influential role they play for our firm. Leading by example, their dedicated efforts have paved a path for more women to join the industry.

Liz Hawkins – Operations Manager, San Diego

Thanks to a strong background in construction and a passion for making an impact beyond the built environment, Liz Hawkins has positioned herself to be a leader in her field. She progressed quickly in her career, beginning in 2004 as an Estimator before moving into Operations as a Project Manager, Project Executive, and subsequently Operations Manager. Currently serving as Operations Manager, Liz manages Swinerton’s Special Projects Group in San Diego. She has been a driving force in growing the group into annual revenues exceeding $100 million. She has also played a key role in Swinerton’s entry into the Life Science/Technology market.

Liz is responsible for procuring new work and overseeing the group’s operations and profits. Her responsibilities include project planning and staffing, along with oversight of the project team. These efforts help ensure the group is in compliance with project team commitments, including safety and quality standards. She also focuses on providing teams the resources they need to be successful and to satisfy each client’s high standards.

Liz is highly regarded by coworkers, subcontractors, design teams, and clients due to the charisma and energy she brings to the project team. She always seeks to share her knowledge, especially with up and coming young professionals. She is certified as a Designated Design-Build Professional by the Design-Build Institute of America and is a passionate advocate of the design-build process. She is also a LEED Accredited Professional and is committed to sustainable and environmentally-conscious projects. To stay connected to her fellow professionals and decision makers in the industry, she actively participates in industry organizations such as NAIOP, AGC, ISPE, Biocom, and DBIA.

Monika Iannone – Project Manager, San Diego

Monika Iannone holds an undergraduate degree from USC in Civil Engineering and a Master’s degree from Pepperdine School of Law in Dispute Resolution. Her construction career has spanned a variety of specialized construction types including heavy civil, mechanical, and commercial building. In her past seven years with Swinerton, she has excelled on projects that feature complex MEP systems, aggressive schedules, and challenging logistics requirements.

Monika has completed multiple projects for notable San Diego clients such as San Diego Gas & Electric, San Diego State University, Emmes, and Paul Hastings. Her management approach blends a technical knowledge of construction issues with a “people first” mentality. It has driven the majority of her clients to request Monika as a Project Manager on a repeated basis.

Monika is currently working on the new South Beach expansion at Hotel Del Coronado. This 18-month project will add 147 hotel rooms to Hotel Del’s portfolio and will feature a new pool, conference center, food services, and Victorian architecture. Monika is excited to be a part of the team that is delivering this new amenity to a historic San Diego location!