General Contractor Project Manager of the Year

Hallie Burdin, Turner Construction
Hallie emerged as a standout project coordinator during the Lifetime Fitness project in Northern Virginia, demonstrating exceptional skills that elevate her approach to project management. Her proactive methodology is characterized by a meticulous and strategic approach to project coordination, where anticipating and resolving potential challenges is second nature.  She roots for her subs to be successful and recognizes good craftsmanship.  A military veteran, Hallie brings the discipline, dedication, and strategic thinking honed through her service to every project she undertakes, embodying a rare blend of professional excellence and personal integrity.

Eric Eisenzopf, Grunley Construction Co.
Eric is a great leader, provides clear direction, and is fair and reasonable with the trade contractors. He helps find solutions and fosters collaboration in the field. He's highly respected on the jobsite for his integrity, industry knowledge and willingness to help make the project successful on all levels.

Erica Embrey, EE Reed Construction
Erica is extraordinary for so many reasons, not only is she beloved by everyone within her company, but also by all subcontractors she works with. Erica really approaches jobs from a team aspect and looks to partner with her subs, which is more often a rarity in this industry. Erica moves projects forward in a successful manner but also in way that is respectful and always ensure that her subcontractors get paid. I have personally worked with Erica on a handful of stressful projects (data centers/Fulfillments centers) with tight deadlines and tough owners. Despite their challenges, not once did Erica ever seem stressed or panicked and always worked hard to create a successful environment/project.

Dan Goucher, Hensel Phelps
Through a long, complicated, often tense, design build project, Dan has remained level headed, fair, and team focused. He sets a tone for the job that is respectful and direct, he pushes the team well, and he advocates fairly for the designers and trade partners to the owner. He and his team also process changes within their direct control quickly and fairly, and work hard to defend our pricings, and take extra steps to try and speed up the owner's review timelines. Unlike many other PMs i have worked with over the years, he is not passive in hard discussions or on hard issues, he focused on solutions over finger pointing, he is fair and honest, and he runs the project as a team effort. We would gladly work with him and his team again!

Joshua Miller, DPR Construction
Josh lead the project with a genuine team approach and treated subcontractors like true partners.    I know josh was dealing with some difficult situations on the owner / design side but he did a great job insulating the subcontractors from any of the potential issues that could have risen.  Josh was able to maintain a positive team environment onsite during times when a project would often become contentious.    Josh was happy to hear alternative options when issues arose and was helpful in brainstorming to help find viable solutions.   Josh clearly prioritized the financial side of the business and was effective at timely processing of all documents.  Josh even made the extra effort to help us bill at the beginning of the project when we were still working through some paperwork.   Josh was great to work with.  He made clear and thoughtful decisions and treated his team and subs with respect.  I thought josh set a great cultural tone for the whole project and did a great job from release to completion.   

Samantha Meyerhoff, Consigli Construction
I am nominating Samantha for the PM Award due to her exceptional qualities that significantly contribute to the success of our projects. Samantha is a clear communicator, ensuring that all Team Members and stakeholders are well informed and aligned on project goals and progress. Her fairness creates a collabrotive environment promoting teamwork and trust among all parties. She demonstrates an impressive ability to respond to changes and challenges promptly. Overall Samanthas effective leadership and dedication to excellence makes her a deserving canidate for the Subby Project Manager of the year.

Kian Mousapour, Doyle Construction
Kian consistently demonstrates a strong commitment to his projects and takes an active role in ensuring their success. He genuinely cares about all involved, showing consideration for their needs and perspectives.   Kian takes pride in his work, striving for excellence and delivering results that reflect his dedication and professionalism.

Megan Ross, Coakley & Williams Construction
Strong communication skills, proficient on processing CO's, responsive and inquisitive,

Carli Sims, Gilbane Building Company
Carli is an extraordinary project manager for several reasons.  The main reason is that Carli is always willing to work with the subcontractor to come up with a solution to any issue.  Over a fast paced project, Carli knew that she was under the gun to get the project done.  When issues came up, instead of ignoring them and deferring to the subcontractors, she would take the time to review the question and help the subcontractor resolve the issue.  Carli was also a great advocate to the owner regarding change orders and timely payments. Carli has also worked very hard to get change orders processed and able to be invoiced in a timely manner.  The owner on this job put a lot of emphasis on reviewing and nitpicking minute details of change orders, and Carli was extremely helpful in working through these issues and getting change orders approved in a timely manner. If there was an issue with the change order, Carli was there to help get it resolved.  Working with Carli at Gilbane has been a great experience. 

Kyle Slusher, Winmar Construction Inc.
Kyle Slusher is a standout Project Manager, recognized for his excellent organizational abilities, strategic mindset, and focus on delivering successful project outcomes. With a thorough understanding of project scope, budgeting, and timelines, he ensures that every detail is handled efficiently and effectively. Kyle excels in fostering teamwork and collaboration across diverse groups, while his sharp attention to detail allows him to foresee and resolve potential issues early on. His strong communication skills and adept problem-solving have earned him a reputation for consistently delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. Kyle Slusher is a skilled Project Manager, recognized for his organizational abilities and strategic mindset. He ensures projects run smoothly by managing scope, budgets, and timelines. Kyle excels in teamwork, spotting issues early, and maintaining strong communication. His focus on detail and problem-solving ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to high standards. Kyle Slusher is a top Project Manager, known for his strong organizational skills, strategic thinking, and dedication to achieving successful project outcomes. With a clear understanding of project scope, budgets, and timelines, he ensures efficient execution at every step. Kyle excels at fostering teamwork and collaboration, while his attention to detail helps him identify and address potential issues early. His communication and problem-solving abilities make him known for consistently delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

Luke Thompson, Gilbane Building Company
Luke managed a very fast track renovation schedule for M&T Stadium in Baltimore.  He expedited answers and decisions as they arose, implemented changes while keeping his subcontractors on schedule.