Janie’s work sits at the intersection of scheduling, governance, and dispute resolution. She is known for translating complex schedule, cost, and contractual issues into practical frameworks that support informed decision-making. Her experience spans sports and entertainment, high-rise, infrastructure, and large public-works programs, where she advises owners, contractors, and project teams on schedule strategy, risk allocation, claims avoidance, and mitigation / recovery planning.
Janie is a trained mediator and facilitator with a master’s degree in dispute resolution from Pepperdine University, School of Law. She applies these skills directly in construction environments, helping teams navigate misalignment, address emerging conflicts early, and move projects forward without unnecessary escalation. Her approach emphasizes clarity, accountability, and productive dialogue grounded in schedule reality. Janie is particularly effective at working across roles and perspectives. She regularly engages executives, project managers, schedulers, engineers, and counsel, helping them understand not only what the schedule reflects, but what it means for project outcomes, governance, and working relationships. This ability to bridge technical rigor with practical application is a defining aspect of her work.
Professional education and mentorship are central to Janie’s career. She frequently designs and delivers interactive panels, workshops, and training programs for mixed-experience audiences—from early-career schedulers to seasoned professionals and executives. Her educational focus emphasizes real-world application, critical thinking, and elevating standards of practice across the profession. Janie is invested in advancing the organization’s mission. She views PMCOS programming as a critical platform for strengthening the scheduling profession and supporting the next generation of leaders.
Janie is a Top 20 Featured Construction Mediators for the American Arbitration Association (AAA)
Janie is a Top 14 Featured Early Dispute Resolution Panelist for the AAA.