Kayla Thacker

Kayla Thacker, P.E. is an experienced construction project manager at the Virginia Department of Transportation, focusing on contract management for major projects exceeding $100M. Previously, Kayla served as a civil engineer at The Lane Group Inc, where over $18M in funding for sewer projects was secured, alongside significant infrastructure monitoring initiatives. Earlier experience includes an assistant project manager role at Thalle Construction Company, managing a $500 million contract with TVA, and a bridge engineer position at Granite Construction, contributing to a $985M project involving the replacement of structurally deficient bridges in Pennsylvania. Kayla's background also includes a civil engineering internship at The Lane Group, with expertise in water and wastewater systems. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech and an MBA from Western Governors University, complemented by a minor in Spanish Language and Literature.