MCDITE Webinar Series: Lessons in Early Project Management Panel

Project management in engineering involves a unique set of challenges and responsibilities that go beyond technical expertise. This panel discussion brings together seasoned project managers to share their insights and experiences, shedding light on the often unseen aspects of engineering project management. The session aims to provide aspiring project managers and engineers with a deeper understanding of the realities of managing projects, from unexpected responsibilities to the balance between technical work and management duties. Questions are welcome ahead of time via email to the moderator (sadsit@bowman.com) or during the live panel session.

Agenda:

• 12:00pm-12:05pm – Welcome/District Announcements
• 12:05pm-12:20pm – Panel Introductions
• 12:20pm-12:45pm – Panel Discussion (Moderator Questions)
• 12:45pm-1:25pm – Audience Questions
• 1:25pm-1:30pm – Final Business Announcements/Adjourn

Register Here ($30 for Members, $40 for Non-Members, $0 for students/retired)

Panelists:

Alvaro Calle, PE – VHB	Will Handsfield, AICP – DDOT
Alvaro Calle, PE, is a Transportation Engineer at VHB with eight years of experience working in both Tysons Corner, Virginia and Washington D.C. He holds Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech. His main role at VHB includes multimodal traffic operations and design projects that introduce new pedestrian and bicycle facilities in northern Virginia and Washington D.C. He currently supervises these types of projects by providing technical guidance to interns and emerging professionals in people and project manager roles. He is also fluent in Spanish, which allows him to be a translator in public meetings and lead technical discussions in Spanish as needed. Alvaro is actively involved in ITE, as he is currently on the Chesapeake and Potomac Section of ITE (CAPSITE) Board as the Secretary-Treasurer and was a part of the LeadershipITE Class of 2025. Outside of work, Alvaro and his wife like to ride bikes, hike, travel, and enjoy quality time with their identical twin daughters.	Will Handsfield, AICP is a Senior Transportation Specialist at DDOT, having served many prior roles at the agency, he now manages construction and contracting supporting DC’s bus and bike infrastructure projects.  Prior roles include the Capital Bikeshare system launch, curbside management and policy, and master-planning of the DC bicycle network.
Keith Meehan, PE – Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission	Rachel McGuire, PTP – Jacobs
Keith is a licensed Professional Engineer specializing in traffic engineering and operations and currently serves as a Senior Engineering Project Manager in the Traffic Engineering and Operations Department of the PA Turnpike Commission. A graduate of the Pennsylvania State University in 2011, Keith is technically proficient with extensive experience in traffic engineering and operations, as well as a strong understanding of how large transportation and tolling agencies operate.	Rachel McGuire, PTP currently serves as the Client Service Lead for Jacobs’ work at DelDOT, guiding Jacobs’ portfolio of projects, while also managing planning, operations and sustainability projects. Highlights include working on Transportation Resilience projects, the Integration of Operations and Planning Program, and the upcoming Long Range Transportation Plan. She thrives in a collaborative team environment and has enjoyed expanding this program and tailoring the Jacobs team to suit the client’s needs.

Moderated by Sarah Adsit, PE – Bowman

Sarah Adsit, PE is a Project Engineer with Bowman based out of Pittsburgh, PA. At Bowman, she draws on approximately four years of experience and provides traffic engineering services for a range of public and private clients, focusing on preparation and review of traffic studies, GIS mapping, and transportation planning projects. She’s also passionate about ITE and volunteers at the District and Section levels, including as a member of the ITE Mid Colonial District Younger Member Committee (YMC).