Welcome to the AEC PM Connect New Jersey 2026 Cloud
A heartfelt thank you to all our incredible attendees and sponsors of the 2026 AEC PM Connect.
We deeply appreciate your continued support and participation, and we hope your
time in New Jersey was both enjoyable and enriching.
All session materials and handouts are stored here for your continued learning and application.
Sessions and Speakers
Panel: AI in Project Management – Clones, Agents, and Other Trends
Natasha Luthra
HKS
Lauren Collier
PBK
One Project, Two Worlds: Navigating Public-Private Collaboration in AEC
From Project Table to Boardroom: The Negotiation Mindset That Drives Growth
Connection Against All Odds: Structured Communication and Negotiation Strategies for Engineering Project Managers
PM Track
Large-Scale Redevelopment: A Strategic Approach to Project Management
Panel: How to Handle Scope Creep, Change Management & Difficult Project Conversations
Jared M. Green, PE, BC. GE, F.ASCE
Jared M. Green, PE, BC. GE, F.ASCE
Langan Engineering & Environmental Services
Panel: Ask Me Anything About Project Management
Sebastian Lobo-Guerrero, PhD, PE, D.GE
Sebastian Lobo-Guerrero, PhD, PE, D.GE
American Geotechnical & Environmental Services
Michael R. Thomas, PE, PMP, LEED AP ND
T&M Associates
Lynn Browning, PE, PMP
Henderson Engineers
PM Development Track
Beyond PM Training: Designing a Strategic System for PM Development
Stakeholder Alignment for PM Development in High-Utilization Firms
Using Analytics to Strengthen PM Hiring and Leadership Development
Building a PMO that Works for Your Organization
Jordan Volk
Colliers Engineering & Design
Practical Knowledge Management with AI Agents
Matthew Espejo
Jaros, Baum & Bolles
Building PM Career Paths that Align with Development Needs
AEC PM Connect New Jersey 2026 Workbook
The official event workbook is your companion guide to applying what you learned during the 2026 New Jersey PM Connect Event.
Inside, you’ll find:
Key takeaways and summaries from each session
Step-by-step exercises to reinforce learning
Worksheets and checklists for project application
Space for reflection and action planning
Attendees and Speakers
Catherine Sheridan, PE
Catherine Sheridan, PE
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority (MTA Bridges and Tunnels)
Sara Irick, PE, PMP, CME, TDM-CP
Sara Irick, PE, PMP, CME, TDM-CP
French & Parrello Associates (FPA)
Sebastian Lobo-Guerrero, PhD, PE, D.GE
Sebastian Lobo-Guerrero, PhD, PE, D.GE
American Geotechnical & Environmental Services
2026 Sponsors
Pennoni
Dewberry
Colliers Engineering & Design
Trinovate Advisors
Keen Wealth Advisors
School of PE
Talent Matters
Join us October 22nd, 2026 in Kansas City!