Lead Development of Risk Toolbox:• Opportunity Capture Plan • Risk Register Template• Risk Register Development & Review Methodology• Project Definition Rating Scorecard• Construction Readiness Rating Scorecard• Contract Summary/Rating Scorecard• Contract Roadmap Template• Cost of Risk Formulation & Tracker• Presentation and documentation use of Risk toolbox for HUB publicationLeadership Activities & Tasks:• Counsel on project delivery method and team structure.• Manage lifecycle, burndown, and reporting on project risk registers.• Provide counsel on mitigation and management tactics.• Identify risk mitigation documentation and transfer opportunities (i.e. notices of non-conformance, claims, dispute initiation) and coordinate development/initiation with BWDG’s in-house counsel.• Peer review and coordination with BWDG’s in-house counsel on content, modifications, and updates to standard contracts to incorporate risk learnings. Coordination Activities & Tasks:• Coordinate with Supply Chain on supplier qualification and selection criteria and methodology.• Coordinate with Project, Commercial, Legal, and Supply Chain teams to incorporate risk register items into Proposals, Contract Documents, and Bid Packages with Clients and Suppliers.

Rebecca is a mom of three kids and has been a State Representative serving Concord constituents since 2018.She is a Deputy Floor Leader, Deputy Ranking Member on the House Science, Technology & Energy Committee, Member of the Special Committee for Childcare, and serves on the House Legislative Reform Working Group. Rebecca has over 20 years experience managing construction projects, addressing risk, and negotiating contracts. As an architect and attorney she is an expert in collaborating and negotiating with people of many backgrounds.​ ​

McWilliams Law is a boutique law firm that focuses on entrepreneurs, creative professionals, and business owner clients. We provide general counsel services for business owner clients including: risk management and insurance advisement, custom financial and operating agreements, contract drafting and negotiation, document review, corporate filings, employment agreements, service contracts, standard terms & conditions, lease agreements, and business succession planning. We believe that solid relationships are founded on trust and we are committed to working work with you to resolve your legal matter.Specialties: real estate development, businesses seeking process implementation, risk management, legal analysis, intellectual property support, drafting & negotiating contracts.

Independent Design is an architecture firm with a focus on high quality, custom architectural design for commercial and residential renovations and additions. Experience includes Accessory Dwelling Units, Tiny Homes, renovations to kitchen, bathroom, and basement remodels, additions, new construction, commercial interiors, design for multifamily condominium conversion, code interpretation, fire egress design and construction documents.We focus on cost-effective design solutions, including remote project support. We are always looking to collaborate with construction design teams doing quality work.

Operated a one-stop-shop for residential insurance policyholder needs after a disaster using digital claims tools and a network of professionals.

Rebecca worked as an Associate Attorney in Donovan Hatem’s Professional Practices Group assisting design professionals with contract reviews, risk management evaluations, nationwide claims monitoring, research and drafting litigation briefs, and interstate professional license management. She presented seminars on the evolving contracts for Building Information Modeling, sustainable design and alternative project delivery.

• Provided technical training, customized solutions, and project support for Revit software users at several international design firms including Cambridge Seven Associates, Steffian Bradley Architects, Dyer Brown Associates, and Utile, Inc.

• Summarized constituent concerns, performed policy research, and wrote adverse or supporting positions on pending legislation.• Drafted "Greywater Recycling Guidelines for Massachusetts Buildings" legislation. This bill will be introduced into session in January 2015.• Drafted proposed “Chapter 149B Design/Build Alternative Procurement” legislation for public bid projects.

• Legal intern for the environmental and construction law division. Researched Massachusetts case law and drafted memoranda for pending litigation on energy, environment, building, and land use claims.• Educated 20 Boston Land Law attorneys on building design delivery technology changes and the necessary contract risk shifting provisions in response.

Public school design experience as a team member for the new Quincy High School, Andover Bancroft Elementary School, and Wellesley High School projects.Five years total Revit experience on 30+ projects. Provided in-house Revit training for architects and engineers. Supported all of SMMA's BIM projects, including process standards, content development, orchestrating BIM Kickoffs and Execution Plan monitoring. Presented at national conferences including AGC BIMForum and Autodesk University.

• Assisted lead counsel in representing citizen’s group that aligned with the Quincy School Committee in opposition to the construction of a running track in a balance of powers suit between the Quincy Mayor and School Committee.• Performed legal research, drafted legal memos and affidavits, and prepared Norfolk Superior Court briefs. Court ruled that the Quincy Mayor does not have the authority to overrule the Quincy School Committee’s vote.

• Reviewed and revised mortgage refinance documents for nationwide building portfolio. • Performed legality review of leases and subcontracts for existing portfolio and new construction projects and drafted best practices for building managers.• Researched local business law and performed business filings for 20 entities in 12 states.