Lindsay T. Dawson

Lindsay T. Dawson serves as a key procurement professional within the W07V Endist New Orleans office of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, overseeing the acquisition of critical civil infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing flood risk reduction and coastal resilience across the Gulf Coast. Responsible for managing complex engineering and construction contracts, Dawson specializes in large-scale hydraulic works, including levee systems, dredging operations, and erosion control structures. Their procurement activities align with the agency’s mission to safeguard vulnerable communities through durable, science-based infrastructure, ensuring compliance with federal construction standards and environmental regulations. Dawson maintains consistent working relationships with leading contractors in heavy civil engineering and marine construction, including WEEKS MARINE, INC., M.R. PITTMAN GROUP, L.L.C., and MUDDY WATER DREDGING, LP. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in dredging, coastal restoration, and bulk earthmoving operations. The contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and operational readiness, fostering long-term vendor collaboration on mission-critical projects requiring specialized marine and geotechnical capabilities. While the majority of acquisitions are competed without set-asides at 78.3%, Dawson actively supports small business participation through HUBZone and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, reflecting a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals. These preferences demonstrate an intentional effort to integrate qualified small firms into the supply chain for specialized services and localized labor, enhancing regional economic development alongside infrastructure outcomes. The primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), encompassing flood control systems, channel stabilization, and bulkhead construction. Secondary categories include concrete product manufacturing and surveying services, underscoring a technical domain rooted in hydraulic engineering, geospatial data collection, and durable materials deployment. Dawson’s expertise centers on procuring integrated solutions that merge civil engineering design with environmental stewardship to meet the Army’s mission of long-term coastal resilience.