Tara Olson
About Tara Olson
Tara Olson is a Senior Project Manager in Construction Management and Campus Planning at The George Washington University. She has a background in mechanical engineering and project management, with previous roles in various organizations including Sigma Delta Tau and WSP USA.
Current Role at The George Washington University
Tara Olson serves as the Senior Project Manager in Construction Management and Campus Planning at The George Washington University. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to various projects that enhance the university's infrastructure and campus facilities. Her role involves overseeing project timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communications to ensure successful project delivery.
Education and Expertise
Tara Olson obtained her Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering from The George Washington University, where she studied from 2014 to 2018. She furthered her education by earning a Master of Science in Project Management and Construction Management from Northeastern University in 2021. Her academic background equips her with a solid foundation in engineering principles and project management methodologies.
Professional Experience
Before her current role, Tara Olson worked at WSP USA as a Building Enclosure Engineer from 2018 to 2022. She also gained experience as a Supply Chain Management Intern at Instrumentation Laboratory, A Werfen Company, and held various positions in leadership and engineering roles, including at the U.S. Department of the Treasury and ClearPoint Strategy. Her diverse background in engineering and project management supports her effectiveness in her current position.
Leadership Roles in Sigma Delta Tau
Tara Olson was actively involved in Sigma Delta Tau, serving as Chapter Vice President from 2015 to 2016 and as Chapter President from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, she contributed to the Collegiate Leadership Team from 2017 to 2018. These leadership roles provided her with valuable experience in organizational management and team coordination.
Early Career and Internships
Tara Olson began her career with various roles that included working as a Ski Instructor at Campgaw Mountain Ski Area for ten years and as Activities Staff at Winnetu Oceanside Resort. She also completed internships, including a position as a Management Program Analyst at the U.S. Department of the Treasury and as an Undergraduate Researcher at INSA Strasbourg. These early experiences contributed to her skill set in management and engineering.