Learn about PMA's hiring and recruiting process from our Director of Talent Acquisition, Dave DePina, and our Michigan Managing Director, John Zann. Host Amanda Donovan asks our guests how they approach finding the right employees for a people-first company, considering both technical and soft skills. If you are looking to bolster your interview questions to find the perfect candidate for your company's position or if you are job-seeking yourself, this episode provides crucial insights into the world of talent acquisition.

After a meeting, it's a straightforward process to incorporate project members' feedback into a schedule - what's more difficult, but just as essential, is incorporating what wasn't said at all. In this episode of Project Insights, Shane Wilhelmsen and Graham Briggs, two of PMA's Braintree Directors, explore what it takes to be an effective scheduler in the construction industry. Using their real-life experiences as a basis for conversation, our guests share the power of having a critical and inquisitive outlook while creating project schedules, how to foster schedule transparency with a diverse audience, and why a comprehensive schedule is key to project success.

In this episode of Project Insights, host Zoe Mervine welcomes PMA Consultants Founder Dr. Gui Ponce de Leon and Dr. Vivek Puri, Managing Director in PMA’s Innovation Group, for a deep dive into delay analysis and schedule compression. As leading innovators in forensic scheduling and the Graphical Path Method (GPM), Dr. Ponce de Leon and Dr. Puri share the origins of GPM, how it transformed the field, and how PMA integrates it into powerful, user-friendly software. This episode contains stories, expert insights, and practical advice for anyone managing or analyzing project delays.

In this episode of Project Insights, PMA's Sal Augusto and Trusted Advisor Associate's Noelle Mykolenko discuss what it means to be a trusted advisor with host Amanda Donovan. Both guests have extensive experience in this role, which involves building trust and fostering collaboration to elevate professional relationships. After years of working with clients and training hundreds of professionals, Sal and Noelle have a lot to share about the crucial elements of building trust with a client and how to win it back if you make a mistake. Even if you are not a trusted advisor, these tips will help anyone build better relationships and leadership skills, so don't miss out!

In this Project Insights episode, PMA’s experts Dan Patterson, a global innovator in schedule and risk analytics, and Francisco Cruz, a seasoned project controls and risk management, join Zoe Mervine in an engaging and thought-provoking discussion that dives into how artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing risk management in project controls. They explore how AI tools can identify hidden risks that human experts might overlook. The discussion highlights how AI enhances decision-making, improves risk detection, and ultimately increases the likelihood of project success. Tune in to gain valuable insights on how cutting-edge AI technology is reshaping the future of project risk management.

Co-hosts Zoe Mervine and Brian Sullivan take on the complexities of managing changes and claims in construction projects through talking with PMA's Clark McCormick. With over 28 years of experience in contracts administration, claims management, and owner's project manager (OPM) work across major transportation and education projects, Clark brings a wealth of knowledge to the discussion from both a claims consulting and OPM angle. Listen to this episode of Project Insights to hear his advice for preparing owners for the inevitable, improving the claims and change order process, and dealing with common mistakes. If you are an OPM or project owner, you'll want to learn from Clark's facilitation process to help deliver a successful project!

In this episode of Project Insights, hosts Zoe Mervine and Bryan Ritch are joined Eduardo Nazario, PMA Orlando’s Managing Director, to discuss navigating the complexities of pharmaceutical construction and production project management. As someone who has been in the industry for 30 years, Eduardo is able to convey the intricate nature of the pharmaceutical industry, namely efficient planning within the requirements of the FDA and providing experienced staff to carry this out. He also explains how to break into an industry that requires such a high level of past knowledge. Listen to this episode to learn more about the unique challenges of the pharmaceutical industry, Eduardo’s experiences on major projects, and how scheduling innovations are key to staying on top in the industry.

Explore Agile's impact on construction project management with hosts Hatim Elnueri and Zoe Mervine joined by PMA’s Alex Neary. As a senior associate and product manager, Alex is an accomplished project manager in technology and Agile methodology. Agile, unlike the traditional waterfall approach, is an iterative process that enables more frequent adjustments and closer collaboration, making it particularly valuable for complex construction projects. Tune in to hear Alex’s insights on the future of Agile, the cultural shifts needed for its successful integration into the construction industry, and how to determine if Agile is the right fit for your project.

Join the Projects Insights team while they discuss Earned Value Management (EVM) with guests Jerry Klanac and Reniz Moosa! Jerry, a consultant at PMA and university faculty member in construction engineering and management, and Reniz, PMA Chicago Senior Director, both bring significant experience in this performance management method. Throughout the episode, our guests share the background and fundamentals of EVM, tips for checking schedule accuracy, determining quality results while using this method, and other helpful advice. Listen to this episode to learn more about “the fun within project controls” and how to improve your project performance through EVM!

In this episode of Project Insights, hosts Zoe Mervine and Alex Worth kick off Construction Safety Week (May 6 – 10, 2024) by interviewing PMA Detroit’s Reed Johnson. Reed has been involved in construction almost his entire life, now serving as an inspector and project manager on multiple construction projects, giving him a deep understanding of the risks involved for workers. Throughout his discussion, Reed shares stories from the worksite, covering what he views as the biggest risks, mitigating risks, staying on top of safety standards, and what leadership can do to increase safety. Join us to learn more about what PMA’s professionals are doing to make the industry safer and how you can contribute yourself.