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DCCM is proud to recognize Jeran Hopfe, SIT, Surveyor with DCCM’s South Texas team, for his recent article featured in the May edition of The Texas Surveyor magazine. Jeran’s article, “Autonomous Underwater Vehicles in Surveying,” explores how emerging technologies are advancing the surveying profession, particularly in the collection and application of underwater mapping data. The article discusses the role autonomous underwater vehicles can play in improving access to critical data, supporting more efficient project planning, and strengthening decision-making for infrastructure across Texas. As surveying technology continues to evolve, tools such as autonomous underwater vehicles are helping expand what is possible in the field, especially for projects involving waterways, coastal environments, submerged infrastructure, and other challenging survey conditions. Read the full article below.

DCCM is proud to be ranked No. 7 on the Houston Business Journal’s Top Engineering Firms by Local Billings list. With Corporate Headquarters in Houston, Texas, this recognition reflects DCCM’s continued growth, technical strength, and commitment to delivering high-quality engineering solutions for clients and communities across the region and nationwide. This achievement is made possible by the dedication, collaboration, and expertise of our talented team. Their commitment to service, innovation, and technical excellence continues to drive DCCM forward and support meaningful results for the public- and private-sector clients we serve. Explore DCCM’s services to learn more about the work behind our continued growth, and visit our careers page to view current opportunities to join our expanding team.

June 2026 DCCM is proud to announce the promotion of Carolyn Jardine-Quinn, RPLS, to Director of Survey for the Houston Municipal Survey division. This promotion reflects DCCM’s continued commitment to strengthening leadership within the organization and supporting the growth and success of our survey services across Texas. In her new role as Director of Survey, Carolyn will lead and oversee the Houston Municipal Survey team, providing strategic direction, operational leadership, and support to survey teams. She will continue driving operational excellence, maintaining strong client relationships, supporting business development efforts, and providing leadership and guidance to project managers, field crews, and technical staff throughout the division. Carolyn joined the company on October 25, 2004, and has dedicated more than 20 years to supporting the growth and success of the organization. Throughout her tenure, she has held key roles within the survey department and most recently served as Production Manager. Her extensive experience in survey operations, project coordination, client service, team leadership, and professional land surveying has made her a respected and trusted leader within the organization. Carolyn has played an important role in the continued success of the survey group through her technical expertise, commitment to quality, and dedication to both clients and colleagues. “Carolyn has been an integral part of our organization for more than 20 years, consistently demonstrating exceptional leadership, technical expertise, and a strong commitment to serving our clients and supporting our teams,” said David Kubala, PE, COO, Houston Municipal Engineering. “Throughout her career, she has earned the respect of her colleagues through her dedication, professionalism, deep technical knowledge, and commitment to the surveying profession. Her contributions have played a significant role in the success and growth of our survey operations, and I am confident she will continue to lead the division successfully in her new role as Director of Survey.” Carolyn’s promotion reflects DCCM’s commitment to developing leaders from within and recognizing individuals who continue to make a lasting impact on our organization, employees, clients, and communities. DCCM is a unified infrastructure services firm built on the strength of legacy companies, strategically integrated to provide comprehensive engineering, land development, surveying, and infrastructure solutions across the United States. With roots dating back to 1950, DCCM is committed to collaboration, excellence, and innovation, delivering superior service through deep multidisciplinary expertise.

DCCM is proud to celebrate Corporate VP, Infrastructure & Power, Richard Arvizu, PE, CFM, F. NSPE, on being named to the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) Fellow Class of 2026. The Fellow designation honors engineers who go beyond technical excellence to shape the future of the profession through leadership, mentorship, and service. A dedicated member of both NSPE and the Texas Society of Professional Engineers (TSPE) for nearly 3 decades, Richard has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to advancing the engineering profession at both the state and national levels. His career reflects a strong focus on executive leadership, professional service, and the promotion of engineering licensure and ethical practice. Throughout his career, Richard has held numerous leadership roles within NSPE, TSPE, and the Preston Trail Chapter of TSPE, including chapter president and TSPE state president. During his 2024–2025 term as TSPE state president, he provided steady, inclusive leadership while representing more than 2,000 engineers across Texas. In this role, he strengthened collaboration among local chapters, state leadership, and national organizations, while also participating in regional meetings and cross-state initiatives. At DCCM, Richard’s work as an engineer reflects the depth of experience and public impact that the NSPE Fellow distinction recognizes. He leads complex municipal infrastructure projects for more than 25 cities and counties across Texas, bringing deep expertise in roadway reconstruction, water and wastewater systems, drainage solutions, and utility coordination. Through this work, he helps deliver the safe, resilient infrastructure that strengthens communities and exemplifies the technical excellence, leadership, and service at the heart of this honor. At the core of Richard’s work is a commitment to the principles championed by NSPE and TSPE: ethical practice, technical excellence, and service to the public. His recognition as an NSPE Fellow reflects these values in action. DCCM is honored to celebrate his achievement and proud to see his contributions recognized at the highest level. “On behalf of the Council of Fellows Executive Committee, a body comprising dedicated Fellows representing each of our six NSPE regions, it is my distinct honor to welcome the 2026 Class of NSPE Fellows,” says James L. Szatkowski, P.E., F.NSPE, chair of the Council of Fellows Executive Committee. “The ‘Fellow’ grade of membership is more than a title; it is a testament to a career defined by the highest standards of the PE license and an unwavering commitment to our profession. Since the program’s inception, it has served to recognize those rare individuals who do not merely hold a license, but who actively shape the engineering landscape through exemplary service to the Society and their communities.” DCCM is a unified infrastructure services firm built on the strength of legacy companies, strategically integrated to provide comprehensive engineering, land development, surveying, and infrastructure solutions across the United States. With roots dating back to 1950, DCCM is committed to collaboration, excellence, and innovation, delivering superior service through deep multidisciplinary expertise.

DCCM is proud to announce the promotion of Keith Ivy, P.E., to Vice President, Water for the Houston Municipal Engineering division. This promotion reflects DCCM’s continued commitment to strengthening leadership within the organization and supporting the growth of our water infrastructure practice across Texas. In his new role as VP, Water, Keith will lead and oversee the Water Division, including the Infrastructure, Facilities, and Hydrology & Hydraulics (H&H) teams. He will continue driving operational excellence, supporting business development efforts, maintaining strong client relationships, and providing leadership and guidance to project managers and technical teams throughout the division. Keith joined DCCM in October 2015 as a Project Manager and has steadily advanced through leadership roles, most recently serving as Director of Water Infrastructure. Throughout his tenure, he has played an important role in the continued growth and success of the water infrastructure department through his technical expertise, leadership, and commitment to delivering high quality work for clients and communities. “Keith has consistently demonstrated strong leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to delivering high quality work for our clients,” said David Kubala, P.E., Chief Operating Officer for Houston Municipal Engineering. “His contributions have played a key role in the growth of our water group, and I’m confident he will continue to drive success in his new role as VP, Water.” Keith’s promotion reflects DCCM’s commitment to developing leaders from within and recognizing individuals who continue to make a lasting impact on our organization, employees, clients, and communities.

May 2026 Ralph T. Taylor, AIA, has joined DCCM as Sr. VP, Program Management. Ralph brings more than 30 years of experience in planning, civil infrastructure, building engineering, design, and construction, with a strong emphasis on the technical, financial, operational, and production aspects of complex program delivery. His background spans major heavy civil and infrastructure programs across the United States and internationally, including work in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, Mexico, Central America, and South America. Throughout his career, Ralph has served in senior leadership roles overseeing large, multidisciplinary programs and project teams. His experience includes program, project, and construction management; risk assessment; contract negotiation; procurement compliance; subcontract management; operational oversight; financial controls; and business development. He has led programs involving transportation, utilities, water and wastewater systems, real estate development, civic facilities, aviation, secure government facilities, and large-scale infrastructure improvements. As Senior Vice President of Program Management, Ralph will apply his deep program delivery expertise to help guide complex assignments from planning through execution. His strengths in team building, cost management, risk mitigation, stakeholder coordination, and client relations will support DCCM’s continued focus on delivering efficient, well-managed solutions for clients and communities. Ralph is a licensed architect in the State of Texas and a member of the American Institute of Architects and the Texas Society of Architects. We are pleased to welcome him to DCCM and look forward to the leadership, perspective, and program management expertise he will bring to our teams and clients. DCCM is a unified infrastructure services firm built on the strength of legacy companies, strategically integrated to provide comprehensive engineering, land development, surveying, and infrastructure solutions across the United States. With roots dating back to 1950, DCCM is committed to collaboration, excellence, and innovation, delivering superior service through deep multidisciplinary expertise.

May 2026 DCCM is pleased to welcome back Jamie Herdocia, PE, MBA, as Managing Director, Pipeline Services. Jamie’s return represents a strategic investment in the continued growth and expansion of DCCM’s utilities practice, bringing proven project execution, team leadership, and strong client relationships back to the firm.   With nearly a decade of experience in natural gas utility design with CenterPoint Energy, Jamie specializes in pipeline projects across transmission and distribution systems. Her background includes natural gas project design, conflict analysis, subsurface utility engineering, environmental assessments, permitting, utility coordination, and construction management, as well as roadway and drainage design. In addition, she brings valuable experience supporting utility rate cases, including developing technical materials and contributing to regulatory filings and witness testimony. Jamie has also led gas compliance and operations organizations within highly regulated environments, overseeing multi-state programs and working closely with regulatory agencies to ensure alignment with federal and state pipeline safety requirements.  Jamie previously worked with DCCM, where she served as a Senior Project Manager and played a key role in delivering complex gas pipeline and utility relocation projects for major utility providers throughout the Houston region. During her earlier tenure, she supported numerous large‑scale pipeline and system-improvement projects for CenterPoint Energy. Her project experience includes oversight and design leadership of gas lines ranging from 2 to 18 inches in diameter, including plastic and steel infrastructure.   “Jamie’s return to DCCM is a tremendous asset to our utilities practice,” said John Jaeger, Sr. Vice President – SUE. “Her ability to lead teams, deliver complex pipeline projects, and build trusted client relationships, combined with her operational and regulatory experience, makes her the right leader to guide our pipeline services as we continue to grow and evolve.”  In her role as Managing Director, Jamie will serve as the primary design and project management leader for pipeline services, directing multidisciplinary teams of project managers, engineers, and technical staff across a diverse portfolio of projects. She will be responsible for ensuring consistent delivery of high‑quality work that meets client expectations, schedules, and budgets, while driving strategic growth and strengthening client relationships across the pipeline and utilities market. DCCM is a unified infrastructure services firm built on the strength of legacy companies, strategically integrated to provide comprehensive engineering, land development, surveying, and infrastructure solutions across the United States. With roots dating back to 1950, DCCM is committed to collaboration, excellence, and innovation, delivering superior service through deep multidisciplinary expertise.

DCCM, a national provider of design, consulting, and program and construction management professional services, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Dynamic Solutions, LLC, a specialized consulting firm known for advanced water resources, hydraulic, and hydrodynamic modeling. Founded in 1996, Dynamic Solutions is nationally recognized for its expertise in hydraulic and hydrodynamic modeling, watershed and hydrology studies, sediment transport, water quality, and ecological modeling. The firm supports clients across federal, state, and local markets, as well as select technical advisory engagements, delivering analytical solutions for complex water and environmental challenges. Dynamic Solutions operates from offices in Knoxville, Tennessee; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Columbus, Mississippi; and Hamilton, Ohio, supporting projects nationwide. “This acquisition expands DCCM’s technical capabilities in advanced water and environmental modeling while strengthening our ability to serve clients facing complex infrastructure and water-related challenges,” said James F. (Jim) Thompson, PE Chairman and CEO of DCCM Dynamic Solutions will continue to operate with its existing leadership and team, maintaining its specialized service offerings and longstanding client relationships. “Joining DCCM allows us to build on the outstanding work our team is known for while gaining access to broader resources and a national platform,” said Julie Wallen of Dynamic Solutions. “We look forward to continuing to deliver the same high level of service to our clients as part of the DCCM organization.” About Dynamic Solutions, LLC Dynamic Solutions, LLC is a consulting firm specializing in hydraulic and hydrodynamic modeling, watershed and hydrology studies, sediment transport, water quality, and ecological modeling. Founded in 1996, the firm serves public sector and institutional clients across the United States. About DCCM DCCM is a provider of design, consulting, and program & construction management services focusing on infrastructure marketplaces throughout the public and private sectors. Through a family of complementary branded divisions, DCCM serves a variety of end markets while offering a national reach. DCCM is aggressively hiring key industry professionals in all disciplines and is actively seeking further acquisition opportunities throughout North America. For more information, please visit: www.dccm.com.

Recognized as #124 on Engineering News‑Record’s (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms, DCCM is honored to be recognized among the nation’s leading engineering organizations.   Published annually, the ENR Top 500 evaluates leading design firms across the country based on revenue, market performance, and the ability to deliver high‑impact engineering solutions. This recognition underscores DCCM’s continued growth, technical excellence, and the exceptional work our teams deliver to clients and communities nationwide.   We extend our sincere appreciation to our employees, clients, and partners whose trust, collaboration, and commitment made this milestone possible! 

DCCM is proud to support the City of Santa Rosa on the Hopper Avenue Corridor Fire Recovery Improvements Project, which celebrated its groundbreaking this week and marks a major milestone in the City’s recovery from the 2017 Tubbs Fire. Funded in part by PG&E settlement funds allocated in 2021 for fire-related infrastructure recovery, this $4.7 million project will rehabilitate approximately 3,500 linear feet of roadway infrastructure along Hopper Avenue that was damaged during the fire and subsequent debris removal operations. Hopper Avenue is a critical corridor connecting the Coffey Park neighborhood to Highway 101, and the project will deliver improvements to roadway, pedestrian, bicycle, stormwater, and traffic infrastructure. Designed with extensive public input, the upgrades will enhance safety, mobility, and long-term resiliency, including ADA-accessible sidewalks, protected bike lanes, enhanced drainage systems, and upgraded intersections. DCCM is providing Construction Management and Inspection services, working closely with the City, contractor, and stakeholders to help deliver a high-quality project. The scope includes curb ramp and sidewalk replacement, pedestrian safety upgrades through RRFB crossings, construction of median islands and landscaping, pavement restoration through grind and overlay, and striping. Projects like this help restore critical infrastructure while supporting safer, more resilient communities. Explore our website to learn more about DCCM’s construction management and infrastructure services.