Danica Bilicich-Mason: 85% Shortlist Rate Fuels 15 Years of A/E/C Strategy
Danica Bilicich-Mason, Assoc. DBIA, has built Red Team Go into a powerhouse of strategic influence in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry. As Principal of the firm she has led for over 15 years, Bilicich-Mason has achieved an impressive 85% shortlist rate for clients pursuing design-build, P3, CMGC, CMAR, PM/CM, and hard bid prequalification projects ranging from $2 million to over $15 billion across North America.
Her impact extends well beyond traditional proposal development. Bilicich-Mason has positioned herself at the intersection of strategic communication, equity advocacy, and high-performance delivery, leading diversity and civil rights compliance strategies for major infrastructure projects. She guides clients to exceed their S/DBE (Small/Diverse Business Enterprise) goals while contributing to high-profile transportation and water infrastructure pursuits for agencies including WSDOT, LA Metro, NY MTA, and TxDOT.
This dual expertise in winning work and advancing inclusive business practices has earned her recognition as one of ENR Northwest's 2024 Top Young Professionals. The honor reflects her ability to deliver results that matter both commercially and socially. Through Red Team Go, she helps clients develop high-impact proposals, marketing strategies, and inclusive business practices that win competitive pursuits while fostering meaningful partnerships in the built environment.
Her work encompasses branding campaigns, award submittals, and internal communications strategies that elevate client visibility and credibility in competitive markets. This comprehensive approach to strategic positioning has made her an award-winning marketing and strategy expert whose influence spans the full spectrum of client needs in the A/E/C sector. She holds her Associate DBIA credential and has earned recognition including the Built Community Impact Award and honors from BuildIT, demonstrating her commitment to both professional excellence and community engagement.
Her educational foundation includes a degree from Seattle University and the University of Washington, providing her with diverse perspectives that inform her strategic approach. Active in industry advancement, Bilicich-Mason maintains memberships with the Snohomish Historical Society and BuildIT/BuildOUT California, connecting her work to both local heritage preservation and national advocacy for inclusive industry practices.
Based in Snohomish, Washington, she continues to demonstrate that strategic storytelling and equity advocacy are not just complementary to business success in the A/E/C industry - they're essential to it. After more than 15 years of leadership, she has established Red Team Go as a firm that transforms how clients compete, communicate, and contribute to the communities they serve, fostering inclusive growth and impactful storytelling across the built environment.
