Colliers Engineering & Design is pleased to welcome Lauren McNeill, PMP as Department Manager in the firm’s Raleigh office. With over fourteen years of comprehensive experience in telecommunications project management and leadership, McNeill brings exceptional expertise spanning both operator and consulting environments to drive strategic growth and operational excellence throughout the region.

“Lauren’s appointment represents a significant strategic investment in our Raleigh market expansion, which serves as a hotbed of activity for the telecommunications industry. Lauren’s significant experience in the industry both on the consulting and operator side, as well as the relationships she has cultivated in the Raleigh market makes her the right person to help us strengthen and expand our business,” said Michelle Kang, Discipline Leader, Telecommunications.

A graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from North Carolina State University (2010) and currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration from Western Governors University, McNeill has built her career mastering every facet of telecommunications infrastructure development. Most recently serving as Lead Project Manager at US Cellular Corporation since November 2020, she has overseen front-end services operations across 890+ sites annually while serving as AZP Room Captain for Midband, CRAN, and New Build programs. Prior to her operator experience, McNeill spent nine years with Tower Engineering Professionals, advancing from Project Engineer to Program Manager, developing deep expertise in tower inspections and A&E while leading cross-functional teams.

“I’m thrilled to join the talented and dynamic team at Colliers Engineering & Design. I look forward to leveraging my experience in technical program management to drive service excellence and deliver quality solutions to our clients.” said Lauren McNeill.