Managing a commercial real estate project is complex, with countless moving parts—budgets, timelines, contractors, permits, and unforeseen challenges. A dedicated project manager ensures every detail is expertly handled, keeping your project on schedule and within budget while mitigating risks. We coordinate between stakeholders, streamline decision-making, and proactively solve problems before they become costly delays.
Reliance was founded to serve as an unwavering advocate for our clients throughout every stage of their commercial real estate projects, ensuring their vision is realized with precision and excellence. Our approach centers on assembling high-performing teams of industry professionals, carefully selecting experts who bring the highest level of skill and expertise to the project. We foster a culture of accountability, holding all team members to the highest standards and ensuring they fulfill their commitments. Through proactive leadership and strategic oversight, we drive projects forward efficiently, maintaining focus on quality, timelines, and overall project success.
Whitney Rodgers, Founding Principal
With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Whitney’s diverse background equips her with a unique perspective and deep understanding of the commercial real estate industry, allowing her to deliver exceptional value to clients and confidently navigate complex projects.
She began her career at a prominent commercial general contractor, where she developed a comprehensive skill set through various roles, including purchasing, engineering, project management, and account management.
In her current role, Whitney offers fully integrated project management services to her clients through managing the planning, design, construction, and move process. Whitney services clients in the Raleigh Durham market and works nationally for repeat clients in locations including New York City, NY; Washington, DC; Seattle, WA; and Charlottesville, VA. Thanks to Whitney’s years in the construction industry, she has the keen ability to strictly adhere to project budgets and schedules and be nimble and agile enough to navigate roadblocks that may potentially endanger the project budget and completion date.
Whitney is a Licensed Real Estate Broker in the State of North Carolina. She is past president of NAIOP Raleigh-Durham and currently serves on the Board of Directors. Whitney previously served on the Board of Directors for Triangle CREW from 2019-2020.
Partial Client List
Mercalis
Wake Internal Medicine Consultants
Raleigh Medical Group
Blue Ridge Dermatology Associates
North Carolina Nephrology
Oberlin Road Pediatrics
North Carolina Rate Bureau
Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau
Easterseals UCP of North Carolina and Virginia
WillowTree
Envestnet
Nutanix
Atsena Therapeutics
Biofidelity
Greenlight Biosciences
Hear From Our Clients
Willowtree, Durham, NC
“Whitney is the epitome of a fearless leader and has been an invaluable member of the team from the very beginning. Her approach to problem-solving is not only creative but demonstrates her dedication to getting an end result that works for everyone. She has worked alongside us from the design phase all the way through our move-in weekend and we would not be where we are today without her.”
Grace Flint, WillowTree
Wake Internal Medicine Consultants, Raleigh, NC
“We just moved into our new building in Raleigh ahead of schedule and under budget. Yes, you read that right. Our beautiful 48,000 sq. ft. medical practice came to fruition in great part thanks to Whitney’s amazing expertise and guidance. The only mistake I made was not getting her involved earlier in the process. Within days of coming onto the project, she more than covered her company’s fees through astute scrutiny of details. Her sage advice from her years of experience was invaluable. She made the laborious process of planning, building, and relocating a new office much less painful. I cannot imagine undertaking a project of this magnitude without her by my side. I recommend her without reservation and would be more than happy to discuss personally our experience working together. Even though the project is over, she is still keeping close tabs on us in these first few months of occupancy. Whitney is a godsend!” – Matt Johnson, Chief Administrative Officer, Wake Internal Medicine Consultants, Inc.
Greenlight Biosciences, Durham, NC
"Whitney was truly a fantastic addition to our project team. Our project had a unique structure, and Whitney filled a critical gap, ensuring everything stayed on track and within budget. She demonstrated a clear understanding of our objectives and goals from day one. Throughout the project, Whitney was incredibly patient, even with the scope changes and the sometimes unpredictable "what-if" scenarios we threw her way. Whitney always keeping things moving forward, and worked tirelessly to ensure its success. Her communication was excellent—always clear, concise, and organized. It was incredibly easy to collaborate with her, and she brought a level of professionalism and attention to detail that made a huge difference. Additionally, Whitney’s connections within the industry were invaluable; she brought in outstanding vendors that were crucial in helping us meet our goals and bring the project to completion. Overall, Whitney represented our company exceptionally well, and we truly believe that the success of this project would not have been possible without her expertise and dedication." - Chris Tierney, Senior Director, Facilities and Operations, GreenLight Biosciences