Terry Devlin, PMP, CCM
Program Executive • Construction Operations • Governance • Risk
I provide executive leadership for facility improvements, capital projects, new construction, construction programs, and portfolios of varying size and complexity. My experience spans public works, public education, healthcare, civic, and institutional multifamily environments across Southern California, Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
Beyond delivering projects, I help organizations improve the way capital programs are planned, managed, and executed. I strengthen governance, documentation, operational processes, executive reporting, and team alignment to improve accountability, support better decisions, and reduce risk.
Delivery experience includes traditional design-bid-build, design-build, progressive design build, CM/GC and related owner-representative delivery models.
20 +
Years of Experience
20 +
Platform integrations (Procore, Kahua, E-Builder, etc.)
2.5B +
Direct Total Capital Project Oversight
80 +
80+
AI & Productivity Tools Evaluated
Education & Credentials
Bachelor of Science in Business Management Specialization in Organizational Processes and Innovation
My education complements more than two decades of experience leading capital projects, programs, and operations. It reinforces a practical approach to governance, contracts, compliance, organizational performance, and executive decision-making. By combining operational leadership with business management principles, I help organizations strengthen accountability, manage risk, and deliver successful capital programs.
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Certified CM
CMAA
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PMP Certified
Project Management Institute (PMI)
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10+ Years DSA Experience
Division of the State Architect
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Procore
Procore Certified
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BlueBeam (Revu)
BlueBeam Certified
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Air Force Veteran
Aerospace Certifications All Systems + Components
20+ years leading capital projects across education, healthcare, public works, and municipal infrastructure.
My work focuses on reducing rework, stabilizing documentation workflows, aligning stakeholders, and maintaining project momentum across the entire delivery lifecycle.
I have supported owners, construction management and program management firms, architects, inspection firms, and contractors with structured project controls, construction administration, coordination oversight, and project closeout. The goal is simple: consistent documentation, clear communication, and accountable project delivery.
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Program Operations & Delivery
Leading end-to-end delivery of complex capital programs at scale, including program-level strategy, resource allocation, forecasting, and operational planning across multi-site portfolios. Managing performance metrics, utilization, and staffing alignment while building teams and systems that support consistent execution. Extensive experience navigating DSA and OSHPD/HCAI requirements, public-sector procurement frameworks, and closeout workflows. Known for producing audit-ready documentation, strengthening owner controls, and driving predictable cost, schedule, and compliance outcomes for education, healthcare, and civic clients.
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Legal Strategy & Contract Review
Leveraging extensive construction management experience and a strong business/legal acumen to support counsel and project leadership on contract interpretation, risk allocation, and claim-prevention strategies. Partnering closely with the Office of General Counsel (OGC) to ensure documentation, board materials, and change-order packages are accurate, defensible, and aligned with statutory and contractual requirements. Deep experience in public-sector procurement, indemnity frameworks, and developing proactive controls that minimize exposure without providing legal representation.
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Risk Mitigation & Governance
Establishing and leading comprehensive risk management systems across multi-site capital programs, including early-warning indicators, performance thresholds, and corrective action protocols. Build governance frameworks that hold teams accountable, reinforce contractual obligations, and meet public-sector audit, transparency, and reporting requirements. Provide board-level support through clear risk narratives, defensible controls, and documentation that supports policy decisions and protects owner interests. Skilled in stakeholder communication, escalation management, and implementing proactive measures that reduce claims exposure, schedule delays, and procurement vulnerabilities.
Areas of Professional Practice
Strategic Leadership
Providing strategic oversight across projects, programs, and portfolios while aligning stakeholders, managing risk, and supporting informed executive decision-making.
Program & Construction Management
Strengthening project controls, construction administration, documentation, and coordination to improve consistency throughout the delivery lifecycle.
Operational Modernization
Applying modern workflows, technology, and continuous improvement strategies to help organizations operate more efficiently and prepare for the future.
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Project Controls & Documentation
RFI / Submittal oversight
Meeting documentation & action tracking
Design coordination logs
Specification & drawing compliance reviews
Closeout documentation & turnover packages
Outcome: Consistent documentation. No loose ends. Everything verifiable.
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Construction Administration Support
Field observation / issue tracking
Change order evaluation (scope, cost, entitlement)
Pay application review
Schedule coordination support
Punchlist & substantial completion readiness
Outcome: Improved accountability, better communication, fewer surprises.
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Program Management & Owner’s Representation
Procurement & contract alignment
Stakeholder coordination
Risk + issue reporting dashboards
Design-phase coordination & approvals structure
Executive reporting & decision frameworks
Outcome: Predictable delivery across phases, from planning through occupancy.
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AI-Enabled Process Optimization (SALSA™)
Workflow mapping & documentation standards
Template + reporting system implementation
AI-driven data entry reduction (40–60% workload decrease)
Automated project logs & approvals tracking
Outcome: Less manual work. Faster decisions. Clearer communication.
Terry Devlin
Executive leadership for capital programs, operational excellence, and strategic transformation.
PMP® • CCM®
Founder & Managing Director, Devnua
20+ years leading projects, programs, and portfolios ranging from focused assignments to multi-billion-dollar capital initiatives across the public and private sectors.
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Strategic operations, capital program advisory, business modernization, executive communication, and AI integration.
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Industry Publication
Market insights and commentary on AI, project management, construction management, and business operations.
SALSA FRAMEWORK™
Embedded Delivery Methodology
A structured framework for workflow improvement, documentation, stakeholder alignment, governance, and technology-enabled delivery.