About Us

Driven to Learn. Built to Deliver.

PMA Consultants brings an owner’s mindset to every program and project, combining deep construction expertise with a genuine commitment to understanding your challenges before we act. At our core, we are problem solvers.

Curiosity is deliberate at PMA. Nurtured by our leadership and embedded in our culture, it shapes how our people approach every engagement—asking hard questions, drawing on multiple disciplines, and refusing to arrive at a predetermined solution. We build teams specifically tailored to your project’s complexity, culture, and goals. That rigorous, adaptive approach, grounded in real-world construction experience, is what consistently produces results owners can count on.

For over 50 years, owners, public agencies, and institutions have trusted PMA with their most complex programs. The work is consequential. We treat it that way.

Our mission is to transform project management to improve project outcomes, the profession, and ourselves.

Our Core Values

Aiming High

Aiming High

We challenge the status quo, exceed client expectations, and raise industry standards — investing in innovation and technology because good enough is never good enough.

Passion for Learning

Passion for Learning

We seek first to understand, develop deep technical knowledge, and continuously advance the practice — investing in proprietary technology and research to deliver better outcomes for every client.

Shared Success

Shared Success

We openly share knowledge, as we believe collaboration with peers improves our work product. We believe two heads are better than one. We bring zero drama or politics to a situation.

People First

People First

We value and respect diverse backgrounds and opinions because we believe they contribute to the best solutions. We put in the necessary hard work to sustain relationships.

Ethics & Integrity

Ethics & Integrity

We are direct, open, and honest in everything we do. We avoid conflicts of interest. We operate within the highest standards of ethics. We rely on a strong moral compass as our guide.

By the Numbers

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Projects Managed

Owners trust PMA with their most complex, high-stakes programs — the ones where getting it right changes everything.

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Long-Term Clients

Owners come back because results are repeatable, not luck. More than 20 client relationships have spanned a decade or longer.

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Sectors Served

Deep experience across more than 30 sectors within our markets means sharper problem-solving and stronger outcomes for every owner we serve.

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Professionals Nationwide

Right-sized for complex programs. Experienced teams ready to mobilize wherever your project is located.

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Years of Owner Advocacy

Five decades of institutional knowledge that protects your budget, schedule, and decision-making when it matters most.

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Patents & Technologies

Intellectual property built over 15 years of investment—that make PMA’s delivery measurably better than the industry standard.

Ranked as a Top 100 Professional Service Firm

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ENR’s Top 100
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ENR’s Top 50
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BD+C Top 90
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We’re Great Place to Work Certified™

We are proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work®! The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experiences working at PMA Consultants.

Innovation & Technology

PMA has been investing in project scheduling technology for more than 15 years, developing proprietary software, patenting scheduling methodology, and deploying purpose-built tools on active programs. Innovation is central to how PMA delivers better outcomes for owners and advances the construction management profession.

Our technology portfolio includes NetPoint®, NetRisk™, Project Summit™, and the Graphical Path Method (GPM®), a patented scheduling algorithm that fundamentally advances how projects are planned, analyzed, and managed. Every tool is built by project professionals and applied in the field, not developed in isolation from practice.

PMA’s Innovation Group partners with our program management and project controls teams to develop, test, and deploy new technologies on active programs, ranging from proprietary software and patented methodologies to AI agents and emerging construction technologies. That willingness to keep asking, “How can we do this better?” drives innovation across PMA and helps move the profession forward.

Safety

PMA is committed to providing a safe workplace for all employees. We exercise good judgment in safety-related issues, apply safe practices on all jobs, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. We believe that no job or task is more important than an employee’s health and safety. If an employee observes an unprotected work area that poses a potential threat to an employee or to a coworker’s health or safety, they inform the supervising leader and the PMA Safety Coordinator. PMA employees working on or visiting a jobsite are required to attend safety training or safety orientation and are required to adhere to the safety program in place at a jobsite. We ensure employee safety and health by requiring that employees abide by the following:

  • Using qualified personnel
  • Making jobsite inspections
  • Enforcing the use of safety equipment
  • Following safety procedures and rules
  • Providing ongoing safety training
  • Enforcing safety rules and using appropriate corrective action
  • Knowing when and what PPE may be required for a specific task

PMA People

Rob Kirk
Jillian Mohr
Manu Prasad
Karina Pena
Lowell Knaus
Al Azhang
Ed Whelan
Jeff Valdahl
Kim Varghese
Yuan Zhang
Gia DiGravio
Iroro Ajari
Fariba Mahmoudi
Rama Nalajala
Sara Abolhassani
Nicholas Baldasarre
Ahmed Garamoon
Juan Carlos Angeles
Besher Alsbiei
Brian Sullivan
Leon Zhang
Amanda Donovan
Kaushik Varma
Rachel Link
Alex Siedband
Jonathan Galuska
Farid Mattar
Angel Arvelo
Scott Osika
Ernesto Toxqui Damian
Clark McCormick
Saumil Maniar
Shane Wilhelmsen
Kelly Messacar
Jose Santiago-Diaz
Arunee Prather
Wee Orwatthana
Blake Cuneo
Brian DeFilippis
Steve Rusteika
Deborah Shaer
Dennis Lucey
Mary Aiello
Salvador Agosto
Shannon Katt
Rick Johnson
Don Fredlund
Amanda DavyRomano
Ken VanderJagt
Walter Hartley
Vivek Puri
Scott Worth
Rob Collins
Francisco Cruz
Ken Macsay
Eduardo Nazario
Angel Ripepi
Fernando Villanueva
Rob Hoeg
Nick Gendron
Jennifer Collazo-Benitez
Ty Vess
Ikram Siddiqui
Joe DeSantis
Joseph Ruskowski
Seve Ponce de Leon
Sergio Ponce de Leon
Jerry Klanac
Bryan Ritch
Dr. Gui Ponce de Leon
Andrew Chattaway

Rob Kirk

Senior Associate

I’m passionate about providing the client with everything they require to make managing the cost side of their projects as accurate, detailed and understandable as possible. Every project and project manager is different and has different needs. I like to be able to customize my reporting to meet those needs.

Jillian Mohr

Senior Graphic Designer

What are you passionate about and how do you pursue that passion at PMA? I’m passionate about creativity and the process of bringing ideas to life in ways that are visually pleasing and impactful. I enjoy exploring new techniques,.

Manu Prasad

Associate

What are you passionate about and how do you pursue that passion at PMA? I enjoy creating effective solutions that benefit our team and clients. At PMA, I apply this drive daily, collaborating with colleagues and tackling new challenges..

Karina Pena

Director

What are you passionate about and how do you pursue that passion at PMA? I’m incredibly passionate about the construction industry. I actually started in the field when I was just 14 years old, attending a vocational school where.

Lowell Knaus

Senior Director

What are you passionate about and how do you pursue that passion at PMA? Many owners and Institutions struggle with utilizing technology efficiently in their organizations. I strive to help those organizations bring people, processes, and technology together to.

Al Azhang

Director

What are you passionate about and how do you pursue that passion at PMA? I am deeply passionate about project management and working with people. For me, project management isn’t just a job – it’s a calling that blends.

Ed Whelan

Executive Director

What are you passionate about and how do you pursue that passion at PMA? I am passionate about pursuing fairness, efficiency, and clarity in resolving claims and disputes.  What current project(s) are you working on? Currently I am working.

Jeff Valdahl

Senior Director

What are you passionate about and how do you pursue that passion at PMA? I am passionate about continuous learning – each PMA project I’m involved with provides lots of new learning opportunities.  What current project(s) are you working.

Kim Varghese

Associate

What are you passionate about, and how do you pursue that passion at PMA?  I am passionate about lifting up a positive energy in the company by being kind and friendly in my communication. I also really love bragging.

Yuan Zhang

Associate

What are you passionate about and how do you pursue that passion at PMA?  I’m passionate about continuous learning and improving processes, which I can pursue from the work experience in different projects.  What current project(s) are you working.

Gia DiGravio

Marketing Coordinator

What are you passionate about and how do you pursue that passion at PMA?  I’m passionate about blending logical thinking with creative problem-solving. At PMA, this dual approach allows me to contribute meaningfully to projects, ensuring that decisions I.

Iroro Ajari

Associate

What are you passionate about, and how do you pursue that passion at PMA? Working in an intellectually stimulating environment with smart, driven individuals inspires me to push my limits and consistently grow. I am passionate about continuous learning.

Fariba Mahmoudi

Senior Director

What are you passionate about and how do you pursue that passion at PMA? I am passionate about transit and rail projects and have spent most of my career working on various projects in this field. What current project(s).

Rama Nalajala

Senior Associate

What are you passionate about and how do you pursue that passion at PMA? Playing a role in building something that is functional and that contributes meaningfully to the built environment instills a profound sense of accomplishment and pride..

Sara Abolhassani

Director

What are you passionate about and how do you pursue that passion at PMA? I am passionate about driving excellence in projects through effective project management strategies. Additionally, I have an entrepreneurial spirit, and at PMA, I have the.

Nicholas Baldasarre

Director

What are you passionate about and how do you pursue that passion at PMA? From as far back as I can remember, I have been interested in design and construction!  I’ve worked for a designer, a contractor, and ultimately.

Ahmed Garamoon

Project Controls Manager

What are you passionate about and how do you pursue that passion at PMA? I like building things, creating better communities, and adding value to the earth’s civilization. Working at PMA in construction management fulfills that passion. What current.

Juan Carlos Angeles

Senior Associate

What are you passionate about and how do you pursue that passion at PMA? I get fulfillment from bringing ideas into the physical world. I’ve always had a talent for it. I’ll have a picture in my head, and.

Besher Alsbiei

Senior Associate

What are you passionate about and how do you pursue that passion at PMA? I enjoy using information gathered by the project managers to investigate the root cause of project delays. This helps me provide a more accurate forecast.

Brian Sullivan

Senior Director

What are you passionate about and how do you pursue that passion at PMA? I’m passionate about being involved in and contributing to the success of complex projects that require thinking outside of the box to meet the project.

Leon Zhang

Associate

What are you passionate about and how do you pursue that passion at PMA? I am passionate about taking on challenges that take me out of my comfort zone. PMA has many opportunities that encourage me to take on.

Amanda Donovan

Marketing Associate

What are you passionate about and how do you pursue that passion at PMA? I love the world and all its people, and my curiosity and ambition drive me to continuously challenge myself to grow outside of my comfort.

Kaushik Varma

Senior Associate

What are you passionate about and how do you pursue that passion at PMA? I am passionate about tackling a diverse range of challenges from a construction and project management standpoint. PMA, being renowned in multiple industries and disciplines.

Rachel Link

Senior Associate

What are you passionate about and how do you pursue that passion at PMA? I’m a writing and proposal nerd at heart. I might be the only person on the planet who went to school intending to enter a.

Alex Siedband

Director

What are you passionate about and how do you pursue that passion at PMA? I love all things design. My position at PMA gives me the freedom and flexibility to use my creative mind to come up with all.

Jonathan Galuska

Managing Director

What are you passionate about and how do you pursue that passion at PMA? I am passionate about all things construction. Ever since I can remember, I have been interested in tools, buildings, houses, and how things go together..

Farid Mattar

Associate

What are you passionate about and how do you pursue that passion at PMA? I am passionate about bringing solutions to people because this drives me to learn, lead, and solve their problems. By doing so, I grow both.

Angel Arvelo

Managing Director

What are you passionate about and how do you pursue that passion at PMA? I need to learn something new every day!!! Thankfully that is something that comes pretty easily at PMA given the great people, clients, and challenging.

Scott Osika

Director

What are you passionate about, and how do you pursue that passion at PMA? I love to learn, whether it’s reading an interesting article or taking something apart to see how it works.  One of the best parts of.

Ernesto Toxqui Damian

Director

What are you passionate about, and how do you pursue that passion at PMA? I love hybrid roles, both professionally and academically. I’ve also looked for opportunities requiring multi-disciplinary skills. I love to wear different “hats” depending on the.

Clark McCormick

Managing Director

What are you passionate about and how do you pursue that passion at PMA? I love to work on different types of projects, whether that involves being a PM lead, performing audits, teaching contract and cost management, or working.

Saumil Maniar

Director

What current project(s) are you working on?  I am currently working on three projects – NYC MTA’s East Side Access project, which was also the very first project that I worked on in 2010 when I joined PMA. My.

Shane Wilhelmsen

Director

What current project(s) are you working on?  I primarily support design and construction of capital projects for MassDOT districts 3 (Worcester) & 5 (Taunton). This scope includes reviewing baseline, progress, and recovery schedules, as well as providing time entitlement.

Kelly Messacar

Director

What current project(s) are you working on?  I am currently working on transitioning PMA to a new platform for our internal marketing and business development efforts. This involves clean-up, process development and workflows, and training documents. I’m also completing.

Jose Santiago-Diaz

Associate

What current project(s) are you working on? I am currently working on a program for Johnson & Johnson in Puerto Rico that involves several plants from Puerto Rico, the US, and Latin America. I have been charged with developing.

Arunee Prather

Principal Software QA Engineer

What current project(s) are you working on? I am a member of the Innovation Team. I am helping the team develop the NetRisk application. NetRisk empowers project managers to accurately predict project completion dates and costs and is the only Monte Carlo.

Wee Orwatthana

Director

What current project(s) are you working on?  Currently I am working on a laboratory and pharmaceutical expansion and renovation project. Do you get to do something at work every day that you love? If so, what is it? I.

Blake Cuneo

Director

What current project(s) are you working on?  Currently I am involved in a pharmaceutical program with two major projects. One is to expand an existing facility in Massachusetts and the other is building a new facility in Shanghai, China..

Brian DeFilippis

Senior Director

What current project(s) are you working on?  I have been working on a number of school projects and on other public facilities. Some these include: Catholic Memorial School (Boston, MA), West Elementary School, Ballardvale Fire Station, Senior Center (Town.

Steve Rusteika

Executive Director

What current project(s) are you working on? My group currently has 25 open projects that we are managing. I spend the bulk of my time on the Town of Marshfield Police Station and DPW Facility Projects, the City of.

Deborah Shaer

Senior Director

What current project(s) are you working on? I am currently supporting owner’s project management (OPM) services for the Shrewsbury Beal Elementary School, Saugus Middle-High School, and Sharon High School Projects. All of these projects are made possible by the.

Dennis Lucey

Executive Director

What current project(s) are you working on? We are in final stages of a pharmaceutical expansion and renovation project. The project will deliver additional diagnostic services to a growing public need. It is very exciting to be part of.

Mary Aiello

Senior Associate

What current project(s) are you working on? I’m finalizing edits for the new PMA website (Check it out! It’s fantastic!), and I’m working on a PMA content library. I’m also working on a qualifications package for the Wayne County.

Salvador Agosto

Program Director

What current project(s) are you working on? I am currently assigned to the Southern Division of Public Service Electric & Gas (PSE&G) in Lawrenceville, NJ. I work in the Operation & Resources Department as a project coordinator for several.

Shannon Katt

Senior Director

I enjoy working with the level of autonomy that PMA allows. There is an expectation that I’ll do my job and do it well, but there is not a feeling of being monitored for how I make it happen.

Rick Johnson

Managing Director

What project(s) are you currently working on? Currently, I am working on a Risk Analysis for the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) on the State Road 528 Expressway to Cape Canaveral and the Albuquerque Rapid Transit (ART) project in.

Don Fredlund

Senior Advisor to CEO

What current project(s) are you working on? Expert Assignments: • Claims on 3 separate construction contracts associated with the $2.6B Toronto Spadina Subway Extension Project located in Toronto, CN • Claim on the $140M JW McCormack Post Office/Courthouse Repair.

Amanda DavyRomano

Managing Director

What are you passionate about and how do you pursue that passion at PMA? Continuous learning is my passion. I am a firm believer that we never stop learning or growing. PMA certainly is a company full of people.

Ken VanderJagt

Director

What current project(s) are you working on? Currently, my biggest project is working on change order estimates for the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility in San José California with Stephen Daly as assistant estimator. We have been working.

Walter Hartley

Director

What current project(s) are you working on? Shrewsbury Public Library Addition and Renovation, Carver Elementary School, and Somerville High School. What is your career highlight so far? Rochester Elementary School: This was my first project with PMA and it.

Vivek Puri

Managing Director, Innovation

Vivek is involved with researching, developing and improving methods and tools for project planning, scheduling, management and risk at PMA. What current project(s) are you working on? I am working on the NetPoint, NetRisk & Schedule Analytics development team..

Scott Worth

Senior Director

PMA’s unique blend of services gives you the opportunity to find your niche, develop your core strengths, and expand your abilities as you gain confidence while naturally growing your career.

Rob Collins

Managing Director

What are you passionate about and how do you pursue that passion at PMA? I have two passions. One is being an owner’s representative on a project and the other is claims analysis. The assignments I am given at.

Francisco Cruz

Chief Knowledge Officer

What current projects are you working on? I am currently supporting several capital investment projects at Noven Pharmaceuticals in Miami, where I’m serving as the facilities project manager. I am also performing risk analyses and value engineering studies for.

Ken Macsay

Senior Director

What are you passionate about and how do you pursue that passion at PMA? I am passionate about keeping up with new technologies and implementing them at PMA. What current project(s) are you working on?  Currently, I am concentrating.

Eduardo Nazario

Managing Director

What current projects are you working on? I am currently working on several projects in the US and other countries. I recently completed a cost risk assessment for Brammer Bio in Boston. My international projects for Johnson & Johnson.

Angel Ripepi

Executive Director

What current projects are you working on? I am currently working on the San Francisco Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Central Subway project which involves constructing a new lightrail line that will improve public transportation in one the most densely populated.

Fernando Villanueva

Senior Director

What are you passionate about and how do you pursue that passion at PMA? I really enjoy my work for Orange County. Over the years, I have developed many professional working relationships there that have become long-lasting friendships. I.

Rob Hoeg

Director

What project(s) are you currently working on? I am currently supporting the Massachusetts Port Authority’s (MPA) Department of Capital Programs and Environmental Affairs at Logan International Airport. For the past five and a half months, I have been tasked.

Nick Gendron

Senior Director

What are you passionate about and how do you pursue that passion at PMA? I am passionate about continuous advancement and positive progress. That drive is expressed in securing new clients, exploring new technologies to help our business, finding.

Jennifer Collazo-Benitez

Director

What current project(s) are you working on? I am currently working on a program for Johnson & Johnson in Puerto Rico that involves several plants from Puerto Rico, the US and Europe. I have been charged with developing an.

Ty Vess

Managing Director

What current project(s) are you working on? Currently, I am working on the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation’s (HART) light rail project and Denver International Airport’s Great Hall Project. What is your career highlight so far? So far my.

Ikram Siddiqui

Director

What are you passionate about and how do you pursue that passion at PMA? I have always had a passion for mentoring my peers and learning from their experiences. At PMA, I appreciate that we are part of a.

Joe DeSantis

Senior Director

What are you passionate about and how do you pursue that passion at PMA? I have always enjoyed the construction process—I grew up working on side projects with my father who is a union carpenter in Boston. I am.

Joseph Ruskowski

Senior Director

What are you passionate about and how do you pursue that passion at PMA? I have a passion for construction and also for making memories with my family, and PMA allows me to be in the construction industry while.

Seve Ponce de Leon

Managing Director, Innovation

What current project(s) are you working on? I work on the development of NetPoint, our in-house planning and scheduling software. My main role is in quality assurance and quality control where I focus on testing, customer support, and documentation.

Sergio Ponce de Leon

Senior Director

What current project(s) are you working on? As the lead product manager for NetPoint, I focus on defining the strategy for the product, translating the strategy into the development roadmap, and gathering requirements for and prioritizing corresponding features. We’re.

Jerry Klanac

Managing Director

What current project(s) are you working on? Since early June 2015, I’ve been doing extended work for AstraZeneca (AZ) as an assist to the Global Head of Project Controls, who is Pete Jackson, a former PMA employee. It is.

Bryan Ritch

Managing Director, Marketing

What current projects are you working on?  Currently, we’re integrating NetSuite as our ERP and OpenAsset for asset management while preparing to implement an AI-driven proposal management tool to boost RFP response efficiency. Our marketing efforts support PMA’s innovation,.

Dr. Gui Ponce de Leon

CEO Emeritus

Why did you choose to start Project Management Associates/PMA Consultants? In July 1969, I was fortunate to be offered an internship as a scheduling consultant with Townsend & Bottum, Inc., (T&B) then the largest Michigan contractor. They had just.

Andrew Chattaway

Managing Director

What current project(s) are you working on? Being new to the Midwest I am focused on learning from the terrific team here and growing our Chicago Office business.  I’m very excited about bringing my experience from running our New.