Michelle Herren
National Construction Executive | Project Executive | Director of Operations
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Construction executive with 38 years leading large-scale commercial, healthcare and national capital construction programs valued up to $180M+. Extensive experience directing multidisciplinary teams, managing complex mechanical and electrical infrastructure, controlling cost and schedule, and delivering mission-critical facilities requiring continuous operation. Recognized for building high-performing teams, developing future leaders and delivering projects safely, on schedule and within budget.
Experience
Director of Operations at Willoughby Construction & Consulting (Present)
- Lead national construction operations across multiple states.
- Direct project managers, superintendents and field operations.
- Oversee budgets, schedules, client relationships and operational performance.
- Develop strategic growth initiatives while improving profitability and execution.
Senior Project Manager at University of Maryland Medical Center & Johns Hopkins Hospital
Managed more than $180 Million of complex healthcare construction including:
- Surgical Suites
- Trauma Centers
- ICU & NICU Expansions
- Cardiac Catheterization Labs
- Central Utility Infrastructure
- UPS Systems
- Emergency Generators
- Chiller Plants
- Integrated Commissioning
- FAT / SAT / Functional Testing



