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For AEC PM Connect 2024
Session 1 - How to Resource Effectively as an AEC PM
This session is designed to equip project managers in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry with the tools and strategies needed to manage resources efficiently. This session focuses on optimizing human, financial, and material resources, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and with high-quality results. Participants will explore real-world examples and learn actionable approaches to resource planning and allocation to drive project success.
About the Speaker
Lindsay Madsen, PE is the Assistant Vice President of GannettFleming TranSystems. She brings 24 years of industry experience in both the public and private sector, spanning design, inspection and project management. She holds a BS in Civil Engineering from Iowa State University.
Session 2 - Case Study Panel: Alternate Delivery - Project Management: A Discussion of Observations and Challenges from US 69 Project Team Members
The Project Management: A Discussion of Observations and Challenges from US 69 Project Team Members panel session offers a deep dive into the real-world experiences and lessons learned from the US 69 project. This interactive discussion brings together project team members to share their insights, challenges, and successful strategies used during the project. Participants will gain valuable knowledge on managing complex projects, dealing with unforeseen challenges, and applying best practices in project management.
About the Panelists
David Williams, PE is the Geotechnical Department Manager at Terracon, with over 12 years of geotechnical engineering experience. His carer thus far has focused primarily on transportation and infrastructure projects in Missouri and Kansas, and throughout the Midwest. He holds an MS in Civil Engineering from the University of Missouri.
Tori Colombatto, PE is a Principal Project Engineer at Parsons, with over 20 years of experience in the transportation infrastructure industry. She has worked at Parsons since 2002, focusing primarily on the design-build contract model since 2007 and gaining extensive experience in structural design, bridge inspection, field coordination, and roadway studies. She holds an MS in Structural Engineering from University of Missouri- Columbia.
Paul Tierney is a Project Manager at Emery Sapp & Sons, with over 13 years of construction experience, spanning quality assurance/ inspection, quality control, project management, scheduling, and extensive labor and resource planning. He has multiple certifications, including OSHA 30 Hour. He holds a BS in Construction Management from Missouri State University
Session 3 - Transforming Project Tracking: Practical Use of Earned Value Management for PMs
Every AEC project manager aims to effectively track schedules and budgets. Yet, even with the abundance of data available today, doing so efficiently remains a challenge. At Henderson Engineers, we’ve embarked on a journey to transform Earned Value Management from a tool often viewed as accounting-specific into a practical project tracking solution for our PMs.
In this session, Lynn Browning, P.E., PMP, will share Henderson’s journey over the past few years to implement a practical Earned Value Management process for their PMs, focusing on how they’ve structured the data to make it truly useful.
About the Speaker
Lynn Browning, PE, PMP, is the Director of Project Management at Henderson Engineers. Since joining the company in 2008, Lynn has held various roles across a wide range of projects, including those in healthcare, retail, and education. He finds great satisfaction in successfully balancing the needs of diverse internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that everyone’s goals are aligned to support a shared mission. He holds a BS in Architectural Engineering from Kansas State University.
Session 4 - Panel: Public and Private Sector PMs Working Together
One of the keys to large infrastructure projects is clear communication between all stakeholders, especially those project managers in the private and public sector. However, with all the communication channels available today, keeping these communications streamlined and efficient can be complicated.
This AEC PM Connect panel, facilitated by Anthony Fasano, P.E., AEC PM, will serve as an avenue to summarize some of the most effective communication strategies utilized by both private and public sector project managers. Panelists will give some examples from real life projects and potentially some tools that they use to ensure communication is happening effectively from initiation to closeout.
About the Panelists
Ben Davis, PE, PMP, DBIA is a Department of Defense (DOD) Project Manager at Burns & McDonnell. With more than 20 years of experience, Ben spent much of his career with the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). He began as a Structural Engineer and quickly advanced to Project Manager in Military Programs, overseeing diverse projects for 12 years. Ben later held leadership roles, including Senior Construction Engineer, Deputy Chief of Engineering and Construction, and Acting Chief of Engineering and Construction for USACE’s Northwestern Division.
Jason Kling, PE is the Director of Department of Defense (DOD) Projects at Burns & McDonnell. With more than 25 years of experience in planning and designing military construction projects, Jason has led initiatives for the US Corps of Engineers, National Guard Bureau, and NAVFAC. His deep knowledge and experience span a wide range of facilities, including hangars, control towers, training centers, and secure spaces, supporting various military assets such as the KC-46A, B-21, F-35, and more.
Colleen Roberts, PE is the Senior Program Manager for Lower Missouri River Planning Studies at the Kansas City District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). She oversees multiple flood risk, resiliency, and navigation studies along the Lower Missouri River. Colleen joined USACE in 2010 as a Civil Engineer, briefly worked for a private firm, and returned to USACE in 2018 to manage various projects. She has experience in river engineering, hydrology, water management, and project management. Colleen holds a B.S. in Biological Engineering and an M.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Missouri-Columbia, and is a licensed Professional Engineer in Missouri.
Colby Farlow, PE is the Director of Program and Project Management at the Kansas Department of Transportation. With over 15 years of experience at KDOT, he has extensive expertise in bridge design, inspection, and managing statewide programs, including overseeing a 10-year project to rate approximately 19,000 local bridges. He holds a BS in Civil Engineering from University of Kansas.
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