Rachel Robinson

Rachel Robinson serves as Senior Cost Analyst and Head of the Cost Department at Turner, where she has worked for eight years in Seattle, Washington. She began her career after earning a Bachelor of Architecture from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, starting with a summer internship that led to a full-time role in the virtual design and construction department. From there, she gained experience in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing coordination and pre-construction clash detection before transitioning to an MEP engineer role on an 18-story low-income housing high-rise project. This path of continued learning brought her into cost analysis, where she now leads the department, supporting project teams with financial management, budgeting, and risk assessment. Rachel holds a LEED certification and OSHA 30 credential, and she is pursuing her STSC safety certification. She previously participated in the AIA and NCARB and now leads the Future Leaders Group while having served on the board of the Women's Network at Turner. Outside of work, she volunteers with Food Lifeline and Mary's Place through Turner events. Rachel attributes her success to holding herself to a high standard and building a strong network across departments, and she values open communication, organization, trust, and integrity in both her professional and personal life. She advises young women entering the field to recognize that they belong and that their unique perspectives are an advantage in an evolving industry focused on innovation and diversity.