Irene Knott

Irene Knott, LEED AP

Vice President

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Co.

Irene Knott has more than 35 years’ experience in the construction industry. While she has worked in multiple industries over that time, her operating group focuses on no-profit organizations and independent schools. Knott has completed projects for nearly two dozen independent school clients in the Baltimore and D.C. areas. She has worked in general contractor roles to deliver design/bid/build projects and construction manager roles to deliver projects as design/build and design/bid/build with preconstruction assistance. Her experience with heads of schools, CFOs, facilities directors, boards of directors, and donors has afforded her keen insight into different project management systems and what can make or break a project team.

Online Courses

Past Webinars

  • Grants Management for Independent Schools This item is protected

    May 26, 2026
    Designed for business officers who manage or oversee grants, this webinar provides actionable tools and templates to strengthen financial stewardship and enhance mission impact through effective grants administration.
  • Enrollment Forecasting as a Strategic Financial Tool This item is protected

    May 8, 2026
    This webinar presents a strategic approach to enrollment forecasting that blends the enrollment team’s relational insights with financial analysis and data modeling. Learn how to strengthen projections using internal data alongside external signals.
  • There's More Room for Change Than You Think This item is protected

    April 24, 2026
    To stay competitive in today’s educational landscape, independent schools should modernize spaces by aligning with evolving pedagogical trends and technology advancements. Learn how existing spaces can be transformed to better serve a campus community.
  • Effortless Efficiency: Payroll to Performance This item is protected

    April 13, 2026
    Efficiency is paramount through the entire Human Resources function. In this webinar, HR leaders and business officers will explore how to streamline workforce management from payroll processing to performance evaluation.
  • Mission (and Margin) Possible: Leveraging Campus Assets This item is protected

    March 30, 2026
    From summer programs and rentals to strategic partnerships, schools can unlock new income streams. This webinar explores practical strategies to maximize underutilized assets, assess operational readiness, and design sustainable initiatives.

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