Luncheons
The Road Ahead: Project Delivery at UDOT
Carmen Swanwick, P.E., S.E.
Project Development Director, UDOT
Carmen Swanwick is the Project Development Director for the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT). Over the past several years, she has served as the Region Two Deputy Director, Director of Construction, and Project Development Deputy Director. Prior to these roles, Carmen was UDOT's Chief Structural Engineer for nearly ten years and has more than 15 years of consulting experience in structural engineering within the transportation industry. She earned both her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Civil/Structural Engineering from the University of Utah. Throughout her career, Carmen has led and supported numerous department initiatives, including the Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) program, development of the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) program, Digital Delivery with an emphasis on Building Information Modeling (BIM) for bridges and structures, the Department Construction Training Program, and the modernization of UDOT's project delivery systems.
Codee Raymond, P.E.
Alternative Delivery Program Manager, UDOT
Codee Raymond is the Alternative Delivery Program Manager for the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT). He earned his bachelor's degree in engineering from the University of Utah and brings nearly 22 years of experience with UDOT. Throughout his career, Codee has served as a Project Director, Project Manager, Resident Engineer, Field Engineer, and Construction Inspector. He was the Project Director and Resident Engineer for the Mountain View Corridor 4100 South to SR-201 Design-Build project and has successfully overseen numerous transportation projects of varying size and complexity. As UDOT's Alternative Delivery Program Manager, Codee plays a key role in delivering the department's largest five-year transportation program to date.
Date & Time
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Karen Gail Miller Conference Center
Miller Free Enterprise Center
9750 South 300 West
Sandy, UT 84070
| 11:30 | Check in & Lunch Served |
| 12:00–1:00 | Presentation |
UDOT's project delivery process encompasses every phase of transportation projects, from planning and environmental review through design, construction, and final delivery. This presentation will provide an overview of how projects move from concept to completion, highlight current delivery methods and innovative practices being implemented by UDOT, discuss challenges and lessons learned, and explore future priorities aimed at improving efficiency, quality, and long-term transportation infrastructure across Utah.
Learning Objectives:
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Identify the key UDOT tools, websites, and resources available to support successful project delivery.
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Understand current construction hot topics affecting transportation projects across Utah.
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Describe the primary project delivery methods used by UDOT and recognize when each method is most appropriate.
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Anticipate upcoming Alternative Delivery opportunities and major transportation projects to better prepare for future procurements and industry partnerships.
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