Project Development
projectdevelopment@mdqi.org
2024 conference Sessions recap
Technical Session - Project Management
The Project Development Subcommittee of MDQI developed and facilitated a session at MDQI 2024 on Project Management. The focus was on the importance of effective Project Management in project delivery – in the context of a dynamic business and political environment. The session began with an overview of the Project Management Summit (a joint MDOT/ACEC event held in 2023) presented by Tony Mawry of Wallace Montgomery. The PM Summit emphasized the importance of Communication, Partnering, Process and Best Practices – in light of workforce challenges in the industry and evolving pressures. Mo Agostino of SHA then presented on key project management issues relative to SHA project delivery. His approach was to address the fundamentals of Who, What, Where, When, How, and Why in terms of the SHA Program and project management. Sushmita Mitra of MDTA presented on important project management considerations facing MDTA. Her approach was to address Budget Management, Unique MDTA Project Delivery Elements, and How to Navigate. We wrapped up with a panel discussion that included Liz Kanner of STV and Pat Martino of RK&K. The audience joined in the discussion with questions and comments that recognized the long-term challenges that the industry faces. Clearly, good Project Management is critical to program/project success whether or not the program is in the mode of growth or decline.
Technical Session - Work Zone Safety: Legislative & Policy Update
Last April, Governor Moore established a Work Zone Safety Work Group chaired by Lt, Governor Miller. That Work Group divided into two sub-committees. Driver Behavior with a focus on educating drivers about work zones and influencing safe behavior behind the wheel. The second subcommittee is the Roadway Operations, focused on best practices and available technology for planning, designing, and operating work zones. Administrator Chrissy Nizer and Deputy Administrator Teri Soos provided an overview of the committee’s process and recommendations.
Goal
Develop innovative and cost-effective projects, on time and within budget, that use practical design principles, protect the environment and improve the overall quality of Maryland's transportation systems.
Objectives & Action Plans
Objective: Continually educate the industry in matters related to Project Development
Action Plan/Strategy:
Identify the need for updates of guidelines and practices
Assist in the development / delivery of training materials
Follow up to ensure the training has produced the desired results.
Objective: Promote efficiency in Project Development by improving the delivery process
Action Plan/Strategy:
Identify areas of inefficiency
Assist in the development and revision of processes and products
Follow up to ensure the process and products have produced the desired results
Current Initiatives
Apply "Lessons Learned" from previous projects
Continually improve the alternative delivery process
Promote environmental streamlining in planning and design
Explore methods for accelerating construction of projects
Mentor SBE / MBE firms
Alternative Delivery Work Group
Meeting Agenda & Minutes
Subcommittee Members
Co-Chair
Sushmita Mitra, MDTA
Darrell Mobley, HDR
Members
Laura Ridler, SHA OHD
Scott Pomento, SHA OHD
Lindesy Bobian, SHA OHD
Sean Campion, SHA I-495 & I-270 P3 Office
John Gover, SHA D3
Sutapa Samanta, SHA D4
Nora Bucke, SHA OED
Meredith Spicer, SHA OOC
Nageshwarreddy (Reddy) Karnati, MTA
Pat Martino, RK&K
Tony Mawry, WMA
Dave Leber, Wagman
Andrew Kitchen, Anchor Construction
Pamela Destino, WRA
Shawn Reynolds, JMT
Elizabeth Kanner, STV
James McVeigh, Alpha