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Heath WHITAKER
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About Heath WHITAKER
Heath Whitaker is a recognized leader in capital project delivery and corporate process transformation, with a proven ability to bridge strategic goals and on-site execution. With over 15 years of experience managing large-scale capital programs, Heath brings deep expertise in project controls, risk management, and performance optimization. His work spans a variety of complex environments, where he has consistently delivered measurable ROI through rigorous planning, oversight, and forensic analysis.
As a Managing Director at SOCOTEC, Heath specializes in capital program management, construction audit, and forensic investigations. He is highly skilled at detecting project inefficiencies, uncovering contractor fraud through audit processes, and leading high-performing, cross-functional teams to drive projects to successful completion. Heath’s work is grounded in a comprehensive understanding of construction operations, financial systems, and contractual frameworks, enabling him to support clients in both proactive and reactive capacities. He has provided litigation support, expert analysis, and advisory services on behalf of owners, law firms, insurance companies, and public agencies, offering insights that drive informed decisions across the full project lifecycle.
Heath’s strategic guidance has played a key role in strengthening governance, improving transparency, and reducing risk exposure on critical infrastructure, transportation, healthcare, and higher education projects across the U.S. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Texas Tech University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of St. Thomas. Heath is also a frequent speaker on topics such as capital program governance, construction risk, and fraud detection.
Services & Expertise
- Capital Program Management
- Construction Audit & Investigations
- Project Controls
- Cost & Schedule Risk Mitigation
- Fraud Detection & Contractor Forensics
- Portfolio Performance Optimization
- Process Improvement
- Litigation Support & Dispute Resolution
- Construction Monitoring
- Regulatory Compliance
- Capital Projects
- Earned Value & Productivity Analysis
- Risk Assessments
- Corporate Procedure Development
- Construction Risk Advisory
- Industry Best Practices
Qualifications
Education
- Master of Business Administration, University of St. Thomas, Houston, Texas – December 2010
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas – May 2006
Professional Affiliations
- Greater Houston Partnership, Energy Committee Member
- AACE International - Houston Gulf Coast Chapter, Board of Directors
- Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Sponsored for membership in 2025, all criteria met
- Construction Management Association of America (CMAA)
- Construction Industry Institute (CII), Researcher on RT 381 – Adapting through Organizational Agility