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Who We Are


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. Satisfied clients are the key to our success. Whether developing a schedule for new school construction, inspecting a maximum security prison facility, managing construction of a highway interchange 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.

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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, and the two she is most proud of, Penn State University’s Outstanding Engineering Alumna Award and the Alumni Fellow Award.

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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 and throughout Pennsylvania representing the Federal Transit Administration, 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.

Scott is currently serving as the Chair of the Transportation Construction Services Committee for the American Council of Consulting Engineers (ACEC) of PA.

A native of Sinking Springs, 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). Scott is also the author of the book, What You Need to Know to Pass the PMP Exam.

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David Bjork

Director, Construction Management Services

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David J. Bjork is Director of Construction Management Services. In this role, he is responsible for managing and overseeing our construction management services. He has over 37 years of experience in construction with emphasis in the areas of civil, heavy highway, bridges, transit, aviation and services. David joined JBC in 1993 and has also held the positions of schedule engineer and project manager. His clients include the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, the Federal Transit Administration, Maryland Transportation Authority, Amtrak, the New Jersey Turnpike Authority, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and the NY Office of General Services.

David is a graduate of the Michigan Technological University where he received his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. He holds an MBA in General and Strategic Management from Temple University.

Michael Eidenberg

Director, Construction Inspection Services

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

Mike holds an Associates 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.

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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.


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120 South Warner Road, Suite 100,
King of Prussia, PA 19406
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