Elevating Project Success through Strategic Risk Management in AEC
Date and Time:
Date: May 6, 2025
Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Eastern Standard Time
Duration: 1 hour
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Summary
In the fast-paced world of architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC), technical expertise alone isn’t enough to ensure project success. This practical and thought-provoking webinar, featuring Noelle Cochran, Vice President and Risk Management Director at AECOM, will dive into the often-overlooked but mission-critical area of risk management.
Attendees will explore how to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risk at every phase of a project—from proposal development and contract negotiation to execution and client relations. Using real-world examples and lessons learned, Noelle will share actionable insights for engineers and project managers who want to deliver better results, minimize exposure, and grow as confident leaders in their firms.
Whether you’re early in your project management journey or stepping into leadership, this session will help you sharpen your risk lens and lead projects with greater strategy and resilience.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Identify and categorize key types of risk in AEC projects, including technical, contractual, financial, and reputational.
- Analyze client fit and contract red flags to prevent future project complications and financial exposure.
- Apply risk management strategies throughout the full project lifecycle—from planning and proposal to execution and closeout.
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with project teams to build a culture of shared responsibility around risk.
- Develop a personalized action plan for upskilling in financial and contractual project areas to advance their career trajectory.
Your Speaker
About Noelle Cochran, P.E.
Douglas graduated from Cornell University, in 1982 with a BARCH. He opened his own firm in 1989 and grew from a solo practitioner to become managing partner of his 32-person firm.
In 2009, Douglas received a Master’s in Spiritual Psychology from USM, where he learned tools and skills he is sharing with his staff and clients. His ability to effectively streamline the operations allowed for more time to be spent on design and project research while creating a culture that fosters a holistic approach to a work life balance.
In 2017, he served as President of the AIA Los Angeles Chapter and previously served on the AIA National Strategic Council. In 2019 Douglas transitioned out of his firm elevating three associates to partners, sold his shares and started his next venture, Teiger Consulting.
Douglas’s mission is to “live an inspiring balanced life” whether it involves family, coaching, consulting, painting, or sports.
Your Host
Anthony Fasano, P.E., AEC PM | Engineering Management Institute
Most AEC organizations are too busy to focus on attracting, developing, and retaining talented professionals, making it hard to grow. Through his work at EMI, Fasano utilizes a proven framework to help organizations, both public and private, build professional development plans, programs, and tools that help them attract, build, AND maintain strong teams and grow sustainably.
Fasano has written a bestselling book entitled Engineer Your Own Success (by IEEE-Wiley Press), and under his stewardship, EMI has built a massive content platform including 10 active podcasts, 3 YouTube channels, and a popular blog dedicated to helping AEC professionals become better managers and leaders.