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JBC Associates, Inc. (JBC) is a professional construction management firm which adds value to projects by effectively applying our services of project management and oversight, construction management, construction inspection, and dispute resolution to government, institutional and private sector projects. Working with owners, designers and contractors alike, we focus on ensuring project success by providing attention to key project details – quality, schedule and cost.

Customer-focused attention has earned us a loyal following.

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Our Profile

JBC is a certified Woman Business Enterprise with many local and state agencies. JBC is one of Pennsylvania’s largest and most respected women-owned professional construction management firms. We have been ranked locally as one of the Top 100 Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies in the Philadelphia area and nationally among Engineering News Record’s Top 100 Construction Management for Fee firms in the country. We have experienced continued growth since incorporation in 1988 and currently provide professional services on over $1.5 billion annually in construction.

Our Approach

At JBC, we offer the professionalism and objectivity required to assist our clients in successfully managing their projects. We attribute our success to the commitment of our staff to meet the needs of our clients in a cost efficient and timely manner driven by a strategic approach to delivering sustainability and resilience integration. Satisfied clients are the key to our success. Whether developing a schedule for a new LEED-certified nanotechnology center, commission oversight of a maximum security prison facility, managing construction of an open road tolling system or analyzing a construction delay claim, JBC professionals can lead you through the project delivery cycle from concept to successful completion.

We represent owners on public and private sector projects.

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Our History

JBC Associates, Inc. (JBC) was founded in 1988 by Janet B. Cunningham, PE, after a successful career as a senior construction consultant and project experience gained in the public sector working for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Janet began the firm as its sole employee, based on her philosophy of doing your professional best and treating others with respect. She quickly found herself providing claims consulting services to a major pharmaceutical company and owner representation services to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania during the construction of four new state prisons in the early 1990s.

Since the firm’s early beginnings, JBC has been helping owners, design professionals and contractors alike accomplish their goals on both new and rehabilitation projects for traditional design-bid-build and alternative project delivery programs. JBC assists clients in the areas of risk analysis and mitigation, project controls, CPM scheduling, budget analysis, constructability review, construction monitoring and inspection, contract administration, and claims avoidance.


Our Leadership

JBC’s leadership team is comprised of AEC industry professionals who individually bring their diverse skills, expertise and knowledge base to understanding our clients’ needs, managing staff and achieving project goals.

Janet Cunningham

Janet Cunningham, PE

President / CEO

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Janet B. Cunningham, PE is the Founder and President of JBC Associates, Inc. She serves as the company’s CEO and oversees the day-to-day administration and technical operations of the firm. She spent the early part of her career providing litigation support services to the design and construction industry and in 1988, founded JBC Associates, Inc. with the goal of applying the knowledge she learned while performing post construction claims analysis to the preconstruction and construction phases of projects.

A native of Philadelphia, Janet earned a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Penn State University. She is a registered Professional Engineer in PA, NJ, MD, DE, FL and CO and an Arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association. Janet has received numerous awards including Philadelphia Business Journal’s Women of Distinction, Pennsylvania’s Best 50 Women in Business, ASCE’s Construction Engineer of the Year, Smart CEO’s Women Business Achievement Award, the American Council of Engineering Companies-Pennsylvania Distinguished Award of Merit, and the two she is most proud of, Penn State University’s Outstanding Engineering Alumna Award and the Alumni Fellow Award.

Scott Schaeffer

Scott Schaeffer, PSP, PMP

Executive Vice President

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Scott H. Schaeffer, PSP, PMP is Executive Vice President of JBC Associates. In this role, he is responsible for the business development and management of our transportation related services. Scott began his career with JBC in 1993 and has successfully advanced to his current position. He has worked on major infrastructure projects in Florida representing the Federal Transit Administration and throughout Pennsylvania for various counties, PennDOT and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission. Scott has also held the positions of construction inspector, schedule engineer, project manager, and director. Currently managing positions that he has held in the past provides him with a thorough understanding of personnel, project and client requirements.

A native of Sinking Spring, PA, Scott holds a Degree in Architectural Engineering Technology and a Certificate in Project Management, both from Penn State University. He is a certified Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP) and certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and is the Author of What You Need to Know to Pass the PMP Exam.

Tom Davis

Thomas Davis, Jr.

Senior Vice President

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Thomas Davis, Jr. is Senior Vice President, Transportation Services at JBC Associates. In this role, Tom oversees JBC’s transportation construction management and inspection operations ensuring alignment with client expectations and JBC’s performance goals. With 37 years of experience in the construction services industry, Tom brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our team, having served as an Inspector, Supervisor, and Manager for large scale transportation and infrastructure projects. He assists in business development by strengthening existing client relationships, securing new contracts and expanding the firm’s market presence in Pennsylvania. Tom provides strategic leadership for JBC services across PennDOT Districts, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, and other local agencies.

A native of Clark Summit, PA, Tom holds a degree in General Sciences from Penn State University. He is an active member of several professional associations and has served as Eastern Vice Chair for the Construction Services Committee of the American Council of Engineering Companies-PA.

Brian A. Moore

Brian A. Moore, PE

Vice President, Transportation Services — Central Region

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Brian Moore, PE is Vice President, Transportation Services – Central Region. Brian joined JBC in 2018 after serving as a Construction Engineer for over twenty (20) years providing construction management services on major highway projects where he helped to advance the successful implementation of new construction materials, technologies and construction methods. Brian’s primary focus has been managing the Pennsylvania Turnpike’s Open Road Tolling Conversion program systemwide. From our recently opened Harrisburg office, Brian now manages construction management and construction inspection agreements for PennDOT District 8-0 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission in the central region of Pennsylvania.

Brian is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University with a concentration in Structural Design and Construction Engineering Technology. He continues to serve the University on the Structural Design and Construction Engineering Technology Program Advisory Board where he previously served as President. He is a registered professional engineer in Pennsylvania.

John Zawaski

John Zawaski, PMP, CPESC, CCM, ENV SP

Vice President Operations/QA/QC
 

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John Zawaski, PMP, CPESC, CCM, ENV SP is Vice President of Operations/QAQC. John has over twenty (20) years of construction management and inspection experience for highway, structures, bridge and trail projects. Since joining JBC in 2014 John has served as Construction Manager on several large highway and bridge projects such as the $60 million Lafayette Street Extension for Montgomery County and the $100 million SR 422 Schuylkill River Bridge. In his current role, John assists in managing project budgets and overseeing the Quality Assurance/Quality Control of daily operations. John continues to further develop aerial drone photography for JBC’s project documentation and client needs.

John is a Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Professional in Erosion & Sediment Control (CPESC), Certified Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) and Certified Remote Pilot from the Federal Aviation Administration. He has an Associate degree in Construction Management Technology from Delaware County Community College and a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Elizabethtown College.

Rebecca Levan

Rebecca Levan, EIT

Vice President, Administration
 

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Rebecca Levan, EIT is Vice President of Administration at JBC. Becky has twenty-three (23) years of construction management experience, of which 19 years have been with JBC. Her prior experience included managing design and construction contracts for the Naval Facilities Northeast Office and a major utility installation provider. In addition to providing project management and scheduling services, Becky has assisted in the day-to-day operations and coordinating IT/technology needs of the firm. Adding to those responsibilities, she now oversees the administrative functions of JBC.

Becky is a graduate of Villanova University where she received her Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. She further obtained a Master of Business Administration degree from Rosemont College.

Michael Eidenberg

Michael Eidenberg

Manager of Construction Inspection Field Staff and Safety Officer

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Michael Eidenberg is Manager of Construction Inspection Field Staff and Safety Officer at JBC. Mike joined JBC in 2018 and is responsible for managing JBC’s roadway field inspection staff. He performs training, recruitment and mentoring of inspectors working on PennDOT and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission projects. Prior to serving as Manager, Mike guided his career into staff management where he spent over 18 years overseeing corporate accounts and managing field operations. He also held positions as construction inspector and Roadway Program Specialist with PennDOT District 6-0’s Chester County office.

Mike holds an Associate Degree in Business Administration from Penn State University. He served 28 years in the United States Army and Pennsylvania Army National Guard, including three deployments to Bosnia, Iraq and Kuwait, retiring from the National Guard in 2017 with the rank of Staff Sargent.

Judy Bernicker

Judy Bernicker

Director, Business Development
 

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Judith M. Bernicker serves as JBC’s Director of Business Development. In this role, Judy is responsible for new business development, strategic planning, proposal management, and corporate communications. She has over 30 years of experience in the marketing of professional services for the A/E/C industry. She works with clients to understand their project specific needs, assembling the appropriate team to meet client goals.

Judy is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame where she received her Bachelor of Architecture professional degree through the College of Engineering. She is a member of several professional organizations including the Society of Marketing Professional Services, Construction Management Association of America, and the Society of College and University Planners.

Kimberly Ruley

Kimberly Ruley

Controller
 

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Kimberly Ruley is the Controller at JBC. Kim has over twenty-five (25) years of experience with financial management, accounting, and operations. She has extensive knowledge of financial statements, asset management, taxation and auditing procedures. Kim joined JBC in 2018 and has been instrumental in the upgrading and implementation of our accounting system. At JBC, she is responsible for overseeing all accounting functions, including the preparation of financial statements in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Kim has a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Temple University, Fox School of Business and Management. She started her career in public accounting at a local firm where she stayed for 10 years to gain valuable accounting experience. During her career, Kim has also worked as an accountant for manufacturing and not-for-profit firms, as well as, for-profit corporations.


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