Notable Women in Construction and Design: Erin Saewert

Senior project manager, M.A. Mortenson Co.

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Erin Saewert is a senior project manager in the Milwaukee office for M.A. Mortenson Co. She has been with the company for more than 16 years. She has led several of the companyโ€™s cultural and corporate construction projects while also spearheading many initiatives including LEED accreditation trainings, foreman trainings and the Women Advancing Mortensen affinity group.

โ€œSaewertโ€™s leadership on high-profile projects totaling nearly $500 million in construction have resulted in the successful delivery of facilities that have transformed communities,โ€ says Lauren Giannini, marketing coordinator at Mortenson.

Saewert is responsible for overseeing construction of the 296,000-square-foot Aurora Medical Center in Mount Pleasant. Her responsibilities include management of the Mortenson team of nearly 50 individuals and a team of nearly 150 craftworkers including subcontractors.

โ€œShe is one of the driving forces in keeping the project safe, on schedule, and on budget while maximizing the value for Advocate Aurora,โ€ said Giannini. โ€œSaewert is a proven leader in managing a collaborative team that is focused on the projectโ€™s overall success and exceeding customer expectations while contributing to the community.โ€

Saewert is a LEED accredited professional and a Design Build Institute of American associate.

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