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January 2018
January 2018
Current Projects• The New Spy Museum at L’Enfant, Washington, DC• Tysons Central Office Building, Tyson, VA• Norwegian Embassy Renovation, Washington, DC• Riverfront on the Anacostia, Phase II, Washington, DC• Village Center Residential, Arlington, VA
Notable Past Projects• Park Van Ness Residential, Washington, DC• L’Enfant Plaza West Retail Renovation, Washington, DC• Turkish American Community Center, Lanham, MD• 1775 Tysons Boulevard Office Building, Tysons, VA
Most Memorable Project The new Spy Museum because of its unique design aesthetic and challenges of a vertical expansion atop of an existing operational facility.
Why Structural Engineering? My enthusiasm for math and physics, and having some classes with interesting professors in college and graduate school that further sparked my interest.
Why do you like working with architects? It’s enjoyable to help make an architect’s vision become a reality.
Extracurriculars• JDRF Real Estate Games
• American Odyssey Relay Run
• District Sports Soccer League
• Back On My Feet DC: Volunteer program helping homeless regain control of their lives by taking part in organized runs.
Education Master of Engineering (Structural), Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 2006; Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 2005
Hometown Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Hobbies Avid sports fan. Enjoy playing soccer, basketball, and softball with friends. Also enjoy spending time with my puppy, Lola, and taking her everywhere.
Daniel Cocciardi, PE, SE
Associate
Monika Crandall, PE, LEED AP
Project Manager
Current Projects• Pike & Rose Block 3 Office Building and Garage, North Bethesda, MD• Audi Dealership Renovation and Expansion, Rockvile, MD• AVA Ballston Square Apartments, Arlington, VA
Notable Past Projects• North Bethesda Market, Rockville, MD• 1700 New York Avenue, NW, Office Building, Washington, DC• The Ascent at Spring Hill Station, Tysons, VA• 501 K Street, NW, Office Building, Washington, DC• The Shay Apartments, Washington, DC • 1400 W Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA
Why Structural Engineering? Both of my parents are structural engineers.
Why do you like working with architects? I enjoy figuring out the most appropriate, cost effective and simplest engineering solutions to execute increasingly ambitious and challenging architecture.
Education Master of Science, Structural Engineering, The JJ Sniadecki University of Technology and Agriculture, Bydgoszcz, Poland, 2001
Hometown Poland
Family Married with three children
Languages English, Polish, German and (some) French
Hobbies Traveling, reading
Catherine Pastoor, PE, SE
Project Manager
Current Projects• Studio Plaza Residential, Silver Spring, MD• Tysons Central, Tysons Corner, VA• West Half Street, Washington, DC• 8th and H Street, NE, Washington, DC• The New International Spy Museum Atrium at L’Enfant Plaza, Washington, DC
Notable Past Projects• Pike & Rose Mixed-Use, Blocks 10 (Residential) & 11 (Office), North Bethesda, MD• The Adaire (Élan at Springhill Station), Tysons Corner, VA• L’Enfant Plaza Southeast Office Building, Washington, DC• 3rd & Poplar Residential, Charlotte, NC
Most Memorable Project The Adaire in Tysons. As one of our tallest local projects (35 stories plus a rooftop), the building’s height and curved football-type shape, required complex lateral analysis to ensure lateral force (i.e., wind and/or seismic) resistance.
Why Structural Engineering? It’s challenging and never boring. Every project is a different puzzle to solve.
Why do you like working with architects? They pose the challenges and puzzles that we then get to solve. I also enjoy human interaction—I would not enjoy a profession without it.
Extracurriculars• JDRF Real Estate Games • American Odyssey Relay Run
Education Master of Science, Structural Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, 2011; Bachelor of Engineering, Civil Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 2010
Hometown Greensboro, NC
Family Married to husband, Devin and mom to newborn son, Jake and dog, Rex
Hobbies Triathlons, tennis, soccer, anything outdoors
Jessica Wakeman, PE, SE
Project Manager
Current Projects• The Gateway Mixed-Use, Alexandria, VA• Tysons Tower J Residential, Tysons, VA• Reston Excelsior Parc, Reston, VA• Fannie Mae (Former Washington Post Site), 1100 15th Street, NW, Washington, DC• Atlantic Plumbing Residential Parcel C, Washington, DC
Notable Past Projects• Rockville Duball, Rockville, MD• Reston Station, Reston, VA• The Commons of McLean, Building 1, McLean, VA• 400 Army Navy Drive Residential, Arlington, VA
Most Memorable Project Turkish American Community Center: A unique set of buildings, including a mosque and Turkish Bath, showcasing steel and concrete construction.
Atlantic Plumbing Parcels A&B: Challenging slab design with 11’ cantilevers on all sides of both buildings with unique steel facades. First major job performing the entire scope of structural services.
Why Structural Engineering? I was always very interested in how buildings looked and how they were able to stand. I love the idea of designing things that will last and be used for generations.
Extracurriculars• SEA-MW Young Members Group • American Odyssey Relay Run
Education Masters in Engineering, Structural Engineering, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA, 2011; Bachelor of Science, Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Virginia (UVA), Charlottesville, VA, 2010
Hometown I spent 10 years in northern California and 8 years in central New Jersey before going to UVA for college.
Hobbies Reading, jogging, going to concerts and Broadway shows
David Blanco, PE
Structural Engineer III
Current Projects• The Parks at Walter Reed, Building V/U, Washington, DC• 150 I Street, SE, Residential, Washington, DC• Monument Chinatown Mixed-Use, 613-617 H Street, NW, Washington DC
Notable Past Projects• Hotel at NC State University, Raleigh, NC• Riverdale Park Buildings 1, 2A, 2B, and 4, Riverdale, MD• Embassy Suites at Notre Dame University, South Bend, IN
Why Structural Engineering? My father is a mechanical engineer, and I thought it was very cool when he would bring his drawings home and let me look at them. I also received the Roller Coaster Tycoon computer games and loved the challenges involved with designing the roller coasters. Those two combined led me to structural engineering, the love of creating drawings and tackling problems, but on a large scale.
Extracurriculars• American Odyssey Relay Run • CanstructionDC
Education Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 2010
Hometown I am from Peoria, IL and lived there until I graduated from high school.
Family Married to wife, Elizabeth (Beth).
Hobbies I love to play and coach hockey. I play golf, ultimate Frisbee, ride my bicycle, and run races up to ½ marathons. I build with Legos and K’nex.
Maurice O’Connor, PE
Structural Engineer III
Current Projects• 1400 L Street, NW Office Building Renovation, Washington, DC• 1250 Half Street Residential Buildings, SE, Washington, DC• Bancroft Elementary School Renovation, Washington, DC
Notable Past Projects• DC International Public Charter School Modernization, Washington, DC• West Lane Apartments, Bethesda, MD• THEARC Community Center, Washington, DC
Why Structural Engineering? I have always been fascinated with tall buildings, and with my love of science, math, and logic, my path to structural engineering was naturally formed.
Why do you like working with architects? I have a great deal of respect for architects, and I enjoy learning about the unique challenges they must go through. I especially enjoy it when an architect shows an interest in what we do as well.
Strengths I have a knack for explaining abstract ideas related to engineering and structures in a way that is easily understood, even to non-engineers.
Education Master of Science, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Structural Focus, The George Washington University, Washington, DC, 2012; Bachelor of Science, Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, Magna Cum Laude, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, 2010
Hometown Alexandria, VA
Family Married to wife, Jessica and dad to 11-month old daughter.
Hobbies Yardwork, spending time with family
Sarwar Siddiqui, PhD, PE
Structural Engineer III | Repair & Restoration Division
Current Projects• 225 North Calvert Street Residential Adaptive Reuse, Baltimore, MD• Calvert Pines Balcony Repair, Prince Frederick, MD• Varsity @ K Condominium Conversion, Washington, DC
Specialties Concrete durability & sustainability, structural repair & renovation, historic restoration, commercial & residential space renovation, forensic engineering and non-destructive testing.
Why do you like working with architects? They are innovative and have many ground breaking ideas (i.e. F. R. Khan). By challenging me to provide out of the box solutions, my structural engineering skills are improved.
Extracurriculars• Reviewer for multiple journals:
− ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
− Construction and Building Materials; ASTM Journal of Testing and Evaluation
− International Journal of Pavement Engineering; ASCE Transportation and Development Conference
• Member of: − American Concrete Institute
(ACI), Pavement and Aggregate Committee
− International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI)
− American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)
− American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), 7-22 Committee – Wind
Education Doctor of Philosophy, Civil Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, 2014; Master of Science, Civil Engineering, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 2010; Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, 2007
Hometown I grew up in Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh
Family Married to wife, Sharmin Sultana
Hobbies Photography, traveling, exploring new places
David Stringer, PE
Structural Engineer III
Current Projects• Pentagon Centre Residential, Building C, Arlington, VA• Market Plaza Mixed-Use, Charlottesville, VA• Merritt Village Residential, New Canaan, CT• Towson Circle Apartments, Towson, MD
Notable Past Projects• Anthem House, 900 East Fort Avenue, Baltimore, MD• Doc 79 - Riverfront Phase I, Washington, DC• Pike & Rose Block 7 Hotel, North Bethesda, MD• The Metropolitan at Rockville Town Center, Rockville, MD
Why Structural Engineering? I have always enjoyed putting things together and envisioning how structures are able to support the loads that are imposed. I liked the aspect of being able to see my projects get completed and being able to help others by contributing to the design of safe, functional, and reliable facilities.
Extracurriculars• SEA-MW Young Members Group &
Rebuilding Together
• American Society of Civil Engineers
• Engineering Ministries International
• American Odyssey Relay Run
Education Master of Science, Civil Engineering, with Structural concentration, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 2012; Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, with Structural concentration, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 2010
Hometown Lansing, MI
Hobbies Hiking/backpacking, camping, running, mountain biking, skiing, pick-up sports, golfing, reading, and watching Michigan State college sports.
Katie Bevington, EIT
Structural Engineer II
Current Projects• Loudoun Station Phase 2, Ashburn, VA• 210 Maryland Park Drive, Capitol Heights, MD• Gateway Mixed-Use, Alexandria, VA• The Thornton Residential, Alexandria, VA• Black Hill Mixed-Use, Germantown, MD• Merriweather District Residential, Columbia, MD
Notable Past Projects• The Haven at National Harbor, MD• Channing Place Residential Buildings A & B, Washington, DC
Why Structural Engineering? I earned a bachelor of science in architecture. During my courses, I discovered I was much more skilled in technology courses which included basics of structural engineering. I then earned a masters degree in civil engineering with a structural concentration to change my career path to structural engineering.
Why do you like working with architects? I have a great deal of respect for architects and enjoy learning about their unique challenges. I especially enjoy when an architect shows interest in what we do as well.
Education Master of Civil Engineering, Structural Concentration, Norwich University, School of Graduate Studies, Northfield, VT, 2010; Bachelor of Science in Architecture, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 2005
Hometown Medford Lakes, NJ
Family Married to husband, Charles and mom to Grace (9), Liam (9), and Eleanor (6)
Hobbies Rock climbing, crossfit gym member, spending time with my family, taking my children to new places like museums and festivals, seeing movies, and volunteering with organizations such as First Descents and Hope Connections for Cancer Support.
Sebastian Jongerius, EIT
Structural Engineer II
Why Structural Engineering? I chose this route because I became aware of a need for people with this area of expertise in developing countries.
Current Projects• The Wren, 965 Florida Avenue, NW, Washington, DC• 1401 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Residential, Washington, DC• 7607 Georgetown Road Apartments, Bethesda, MD
Notable Past Projects• City Center Mixed-Use, Lincoln, NE• Half Street Residential, Half and N Streets, SE, Washington, DC• Brentwood Gateway Apartments, Brentwood, MD
Why do you like working with architects? I enjoy working with architects because I recognize the importance of creating spaces that serve a function but maintain aesthetic pleasure, and I appreciate the complexity behind those decisions
Extracurriculars• CanstructionDC
Education Master of Architectural Engineering, Structures, The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA, 2016; Bachelor of Architectural Engineering, Structures, The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA, 2016
Hometown Port-au-Prince, Haiti; Groningen, Netherlands
Languages English, French, Dutch, Haitian Creole
Hobbies Traveling, tennis, squash, cycling, scuba diving
Ammar Motorwala, EIT
Structural Engineer II | Repair & Restoration Division
Current Projects• Stafford Place I – CFRP Strengthening solutions• Silver Spring Metro Plaza – Parallel Brewery feasibility studies• MacFarland Middle School – Value engineering
Notable Past Projects• Capital Press Bldg. (301 N St.) Structural probe• 1550 Wilson Blvd. – Mezzanine floor expansion• AVA Van Ness Renovations
Why Structural Engineering? Growing up spending time at my father’s automotive workshop fiddling with machines, I knew my career had to be in core engineering, working with tangible objects in lieu of abstract software development. However, later, during my undergraduate studies, I realized my aptitude for engineering mechanics, dynamics and structural analysis was best suited for structural instead of mechanical engineering and I jumped into the world of buildings!
Why do you like working with architects & owner’s reps? Being an engineer, primarily concerned with a project’s stability and economy, it is very easy to miss the aesthetic appearance perspective. This perspective is brought to the table by architects and owner’s representatives on the team and they keep our inner geeks in control—helping us to come up with most creative eye pleasing solutions!
Education Master of Science, Structural Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, 2015; Bachelor of Technology, Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Surat, India, 2012
Hometown Surat, India
Hobbies Skiing/snowboarding, mountain biking, and rock climbing. I also enjoy board games and video games when I am indoors.
Languages English, Hindi, Guajarati
Stefan Pavlovic, EIT
Structural Engineer II
Why Structural Engineering? I enjoy the challenge, giving back to society and the ability to see something built from scratch on a day-to-day basis.
Current Projects• Residence Inn, Tysons, VA• Pike & Rose Mixed-Use, Block 6, Rockville, MD• T Street, SE Apartments, Washington, DC• 600 E Street, NW, Renovation and Vertical Expansion, Washington, DC• Research Row Retail/Office Development, Rockville, MD
Notable Past Projects• The Wharf, Southwest Waterfront Hyatt Hotel and Retail, Washington, DC• The Apollo Residential, 600 H Street, NE, Washington, DC
Most Memorable Project The Wharf/Southwest Waterfront in Washington, DC and designing a double curvature sky light roof in Shanghai, China.
Why do you like working with architects? I admire their ability to innovate and challenge other disciplines in the design process.
Strengths I have diverse experience with working in different cultural settings and unique projects, such as steel towers and high-rise buildings.
Education Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ, 2013
Hometown Serbia, Canada, Poland, US
Languages English, Serbian, Croatian, French
Hobbies Basketball, tennis, travel
George Rao, EIT, LEED Green Associate
Structural Engineer II | Repair & Restoration Division
Why Structural Engineering? The main reason I pursued structural engineering is that I love to build and design structures that would last a long time.
Current Projects• AvalonBay Fairfax Towers Facade Renovation, Fairfax, VA• 3003 Van Ness Roof Replacement, Washington, DC• Chase @ Bethesda Condominiums Garage Repairs, Bethesda, MD• Regency at McLean Plaza Renovation, Fairfax, VA• Avalon Ballston Square Plaza Sinkhole Repairs, Arlington, VA• Alexandria House Balcony Repairs, Alexandria, VA• AvalonBay at Van Ness Facade Services, Washington, DC
Why do you like working with architects? Working with architects allows me to view things at a different angle in terms of building design.
Strengths I have a strong interest in designing healthy, sustainable buildings, and am motivated to applying this passion to industry work.
Education Bachelor of Applied Science and Engineering, Civil Engineering, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 2013
Hometown China
Languages English, Mandarin
Hobbies Basketball, cooking, and music
Eric Stanley, EIT
Structural Engineer II | Repair & Restoration Division
Why Structural Engineering? I enjoy the challenge, giving back to society and the ability to see something built from scratch on a day-to-day basis.
Current Projects• 300 E Street, SW (NASA) Garage Repairs, Washington, DC• 1140 Connecticut Avenue, NW Garage Repairs, Washington, DC• Americana Centre Condominium Balcony and Façade Repairs, Rockville, MD• 4501 Connecticut Avenue, NW Garage Repairs, Washington, DC• Van Ness North Condominiums, Crawl Space Repairs, Washington, DC• Crystal Mall 4 Cooling Tower Repairs, Arlington, VA
Why do you like working with architects? I like working with architects because the creativity and knowledge that they often possess helps give me insight on how to better suit the needs of the world around me.
Challenges & Solutions The most common challenges I have encountered on projects are project delays. I have helped work through these by communicating and building relationships with contractors and third parties in order to save time and money.
Strengths Project/construction management. I have great people skills and I learn very quickly. I am a team player and will take on any task to make sure that a job gets done correctly and on time.
Education Bachelor of Science in Civil, Environmental, and Infrastructural Engineering, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, 2015
Hometown Leesburg, VA
Hobbies I LOVE Baseball. I also play softball in the spring and summer.
