Her Story
About Tarah
Tarah Pratt is the Director of Design and Construction at Landmark Development, bringing more than 25 years of experience in the design, construction, and real estate development industries. Based in Denver, Colorado, she has built a distinguished career managing complex projects across healthcare, commercial, residential, and large-scale development environments. Pratt’s expertise spans project planning, budgeting, contractor management, scheduling, constructability, and the successful execution of high-value construction initiatives.
Throughout her career, Pratt has held leadership roles with subcontractors, general contractors, owners, and development organizations, giving her a comprehensive perspective on the full project lifecycle. Before joining Landmark Development, she served as a Senior Project Manager overseeing major construction initiatives and previously managed complex healthcare projects with Kaiser Permanente. She has been involved in significant healthcare construction projects, including the development of Essentia Health’s Vision Northland hospital in Duluth, Minnesota, where she helped coordinate design, construction, and delivery efforts for a major medical facility.
Pratt holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder with an emphasis in construction management. Known for her hands-on leadership style, operational expertise, and commitment to collaboration, she approaches projects with the values of being “tough but fair,” inspired by the Cowboy Code of Conduct. Beyond her professional work, Pratt is passionate about community involvement and philanthropy, supporting causes that help families and children while enjoying outdoor activities with her family.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Tarah
01What do you attribute your success to?
A lot of heads-down hard work, always showing up and being my best every day that I can.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Be like a duck and let the small things roll off your back. Don't sweat the small stuff.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Stay focused on where you want to go and what you want to be. There's a lot of bumps and ups and downs in this industry, and if you can really focus on what you want, you will make it there. Find another female in what you're doing to mentor you, especially in male-dominated fields.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Project financing has been a challenge for a few years, and getting city compliance is always a challenge.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Live by the Cowboy Code of Conduct, being tough but fair. There's a time and a place, but you do have to put the heavy down but always make sure you're being fair about it.
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