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July 2026 DCCM is proud to announce the promotion of Doug Forni, PE, to Director, Land & Site for the Central Florida Civil Engineering division. This promotion reflects DCCM’s ongoing commitment to strengthening leadership, enhancing multidisciplinary collaboration, and supporting the continued growth of its land development and site design services across Florida. As Director, Land & Site, Doug will provide strategic direction and operational leadership for the department, overseeing personnel, resource allocation, project coordination, and team development. He will also play a key role in fostering collaboration across disciplines and advancing DCCM’s integrated Land and Site platform to better serve clients and communities. Doug brings more than 35 years of experience in civil engineering and landscape architecture, leading projects for both public- and private-sector clients. His expertise spans funding acquisition, project management, planning, design, permitting, specification development, and construction administration. Throughout his career, he has successfully delivered municipal, county, state, and federal projects, as well as commercial, residential, industrial, mixed-use, educational, and recreational developments. His diverse portfolio includes civil engineering, landscape architecture, utility design, site planning, stormwater management, roadway and streetscape improvements, and regulatory coordination. Known for his technical expertise, client-focused approach, and collaborative leadership style, Doug has consistently guided multidisciplinary teams in delivering complex projects while building strong, long-term client relationships. Doug earned both a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture from West Virginia University. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Florida, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, and a Registered Landscape Architect in Kentucky, Maryland, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia. Doug’s promotion reflects DCCM’s dedication to developing exceptional leaders and recognizing individuals whose expertise, commitment, and collaborative spirit drive success for the organization, its clients, and the communities it serves. 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.

July 2026 Robin Sandoe has joined DCCM as COO, Central Florida. Robin brings more than 25 years of professional services operations experience, with a career focused on helping organizations improve performance, strengthen processes, and support long-term growth. Her expertise includes operational leadership, organizational effectiveness, strategic planning, process improvement, and change management, with a proven track record of building strong operational foundations that enable teams to perform at their highest level. Throughout her career, Robin has partnered with leadership teams to drive business success through improved coordination, enhanced efficiency, and scalable operational strategies. She has led initiatives focused on performance optimization, organizational development, employee engagement, and continuous improvement, helping firms navigate growth while maintaining a strong commitment to client service and operational excellence. As COO for Central Florida, Robin will play a key role in advancing operational excellence across the region. Working closely with leadership and staff, she will focus on strengthening processes, supporting strategic initiatives, improving organizational effectiveness, and enhancing collaboration across teams. Her leadership will help position DCCM for continued growth while enabling technical professionals to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions for clients and communities. Robin is passionate about creating environments where talented professionals can thrive, collaborate, and succeed. Her commitment to building strong teams, fostering innovation, and supporting professional development aligns closely with DCCM’s culture and long-term vision. Outside of work, Robin enjoys spending time with her family and can often be found hiking with her husband and three children or competing on the tennis court. We are pleased to welcome Robin to DCCM and look forward to the leadership, operational expertise, and perspective she will bring to our teams, 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.

Across DCCM, our teams have been making the most of the summer season with opportunities to connect, celebrate, give back, and enjoy time together outside the usual workday routine. From sweet treats and team gatherings to friendly competition and community service, offices across the country have found meaningful and fun ways to kick off summer. Our Houston West Campus office kicked off the summer season with ice cream, team bonding, and plenty of friendly competition. Team members embraced the summer spirit with flower leis and festive sunglasses while competing in a variety of games, including beach ball keep-up, a paper airplane challenge, summer trivia, flip-flop toss, and a rock-paper-scissors tie breaker. The event provided a fun and memorable way for the team to welcome summertime together. Our Northeast Florida team welcomed the season with a visit from the Kona Ice truck. Team members took a break from the workday to create their own snow cones, enjoy a cool treat, and spend time together outside the office routine. It was a fun way to beat the heat, connect with coworkers, and welcome summer. The team even managed to wrap up the celebration just before a storm rolled in! The Central Houston office also embraced the summer spirit with a refreshing spread of popsicles and a fruit bar featuring both sweet and spicy toppings, perfect for beating the Houston heat. Team members added to the fun with sunglasses, flower leis, and even kinetic sand to bring a little beach-inspired energy into the office. The gathering gave employees a chance to take a break, connect across teams, and enjoy the start of the season together. Also in Houston, employees gathered for DCCM’s annual crawfish and shrimp boil, a beloved tradition that brings staff, colleagues, and guests together each year. Held on a beautiful day, the event provided the perfect setting for an afternoon outdoors and a true Southern favorite: crawfish, often referred to as “mudbugs.” The annual boil continues to be a much-anticipated opportunity for connection, good food, and time together. In Northern California, team members gathered at the Santa Rosa office for a BBQ to celebrate ahead of the Fourth of July. The event offered a relaxed opportunity for employees to enjoy good food, connect with coworkers, and celebrate the summer holiday together. DCCM’s Texas Survey – South Central offices recently came together for a mid-year all-hands meeting that blended team updates with plenty of fun. The group started the day with breakfast at Magnolia Haus of Pancakes before heading to Dill Dinkers for a round of pickleball, where team members shared both their competitive and playful sides. DCCM’s South Texas office also took time to celebrate employees with a bowling outing on Friday, June 26. Team members enjoyed an afternoon of friendly competition, challenging each other for the top score and bringing DCCM spirit to the lanes, complete with the company logo displayed on the bowling screen. In Indiana, the team combined summer activity with community service through DCCM’s adoption of Fishers Point Boulevard, located near the Fishers office. As part of this commitment, the team will provide trash cleanup services three times this year to help care for the local community. Four members of the Architecture team, Logan Gemmill, Zach Isaacs, Olivia Link, and Liana Abad, recently led the first cleanup session of the season, spending an hour picking up trash along Fishers Point Boulevard. Reflecting on the experience, Logan shared, “Even though it is just one street among hundreds, we made good use of our time to help keep the City of Fishers beautiful!” These summer events reflect the many ways DCCM teams build connection across offices, celebrate one another, and stay engaged with the communities where we live and work. Whether cooling off with snow cones, sharing a meal, enjoying a little friendly competition, or giving back through service, our teams continue to make time for the moments that bring people together. Ready to bring your talents to a team that values both great work and great people? Explore our current openings and join us at DCCM.

DCCM is proud to be recognized on Engineering News-Record’s 2026 Top Professional Services Firms list, ranking No. 89 among Construction Management/PM-for-Fee Firms. ENR’s annual ranking highlights firms providing construction management, project management, and program management services as a professional service for a fee. DCCM’s inclusion reflects the strength of our multidisciplinary team and the value our professionals bring to clients through every stage of project delivery. Across the country, DCCM supports public- and private-sector clients with responsive, hands-on service backed by technical expertise, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering projects that serve communities. We are grateful to our clients, partners, and employees whose trust, collaboration, and dedication make recognitions like this possible.  

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.