Bold. Energetic. Authentic. Lauren has the ability to see the big picture while also handling minute details.
After serving as a project manager at American Constructors in Nashville, Lauren joined her father, Gibbs founder Larry Gibbs, in the family business in 2011. Over the years, she has served as an estimator, project coordinator, project engineer, project manager, and executive in charge. She was named Vice President in 2017 and CEO in 2019.
Lauren also serves as executive-in-charge (EIC). In her role as EIC, she directly oversees successful completion of all phases of projects including estimating, construction feasibility, value engineering, and design-build project management. Her responsibilities also include subcontractor relations, strategic planning and business development.
As EIC, Lauren has the responsibility and opportunity to interact with the team; to offer experience and knowledge while supporting our staff in the successful delivery of services. The intent is to offer support while encouraging our staff to be autonomous, freethinking and entrepreneurial. The goal is professional and personal growth for each employee through collaboration for the benefit of individuals and the team.
Lauren came to Gibbs in 2011 after starting her career in Nashville, where she earned both a bachelor’s in civil engineering and a master’s of engineering/construction management from Vanderbilt University, and worked in project management for American Constructors. She also has an MBA from the University of New Orleans.
Lauren is gifted with innate organizational skills which are complimented by her ability to quickly and clearly perceive the basic components of complex topics. She is a leader and collaborator with the insight and experience to elevate the team.
EDUCATION
University of New Orleans | 2014
Master of Business Administration
Vanderbilt University | 2008
Masters of Engineering/Construction Management
Vanderbilt University | 2007
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering