Ken Tanner

Ken Tanner is a seasoned operations executive with over 27 years of experience delivering complex heavy civil infrastructure across North America. As Vice President of Operations at Shimmick, he oversees strategic growth in the Pacific Northwest, bringing deep expertise in collaborative delivery models, P3s, and design-build execution. He also leads the company’s mining operations in Idaho and Wyoming.

Throughout his career, Mr. Tanner has led major capital programs – from bridges and dams to light rail, airports, and industrial infrastructure. His work managing oil sands projects for Shell, Suncor, and CNRL in Fort McMurray laid a strong foundation for his continued leadership in operational excellence and successful project delivery in technically challenging environments. He has directed large-scale joint ventures and multidisciplinary teams on award-winning infrastructure programs, bringing a sharp focus on business growth, risk management, and execution certainty.

Mr. Tanner holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil & Environmental Engineering from the University of Michigan.