Erin Slayton, P.E., DBIA, ENV SP

Erin has extensive experience working on complex, multibillion-dollar programs for both the private and public sectors. She has consistently demonstrated her ability to meet aggressive schedules, build consensus between diverse stakeholders, and drive decisions to keep projects moving forward. Throughout her 20-plus-year career, she has managed nearly $9 billion worth of capital transportation projects and programs, sitting side-by-side with our clients to establish long-standing relationships built on trust and respect.

As program management director, Erin focuses on connecting practitioners across our company to grow and refine our first-class program management and owner's representative services.  She leverages our broad range of services — integrating problem-solving and communication skills, coordinating proper staffing, and creating productive and professional teams — to meet the goals established by clients. Her deep knowledge of program management allows her to guide teams on the delivery of holistic, value-added services throughout the project life cycle.

Passionate about empowering others, Erin is often sought out by leaders across the industry for her insight, knowledge and participation in areas around diversity, equity and inclusion. She has served as a mentor to many professionals and has held regional leadership positions in the National Society of Black Engineers. As a long-time member of WTS, Erin helped charter and served for two years as director-at-large for the WTS South Carolina chapter, which advocates for women in transportation. She currently serves as a director on the WTS International Board and as chair of the Civil Engineering Advisory Board at The Citadel.