Seasoned Leaders Enter Education to Close Construction Experience Gap

Wellesley, Massachusetts, September 22, 2025

News Summary

Experienced construction leaders are moving into continuing education and mentorship to address a widening industry experience gap as senior professionals retire. Practitioner-instructor programs on platforms like PDH‑Pro pair hands-on veterans with younger engineers and project managers to teach real-world budget oversight, stakeholder management and on-site problem solving. Trade groups are also returning workforce programs such as the AGC MA ACE course to vocational schools to expose students to architecture, construction and engineering careers. Together, practitioner-led courses, trade‑school outreach and mentorship aim to shorten learning curves and protect project schedules and budgets.

Seasoned leaders step into education to close a widening construction experience gap

WELLESLEY, Mass. — Sept. 22, 2025 — A mounting industry concern and two separate workforce efforts spotlight how experienced construction leaders and trade groups are trying to keep projects on schedule and on budget as senior professionals retire. Leading the initiative on the continuing education front, Roman Titov, P.E., CCM, is dedicating time to mentor younger engineers and project managers through an online platform to help close a growing experience gap in construction.

Topline: mentorship and targeted training

Roman Titov is an instructor for the online continuing education platform PDH‑Pro. He holds the P.E. and CCM credentials and brings practical, on‑the‑ground wisdom from leadership roles at major global companies, including Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Jacobs. Titov previously taught at the Schulich School of Engineering and has a stated passion for education. PDH‑Pro partnered with Roman Titov to bring experienced‑practitioner instruction to its continuing education offerings aimed at preparing engineers for the challenges they will face on day one of a leadership role.

Why the focus matters now

A generation of senior construction professionals is preparing for retirement, creating a critical experience gap that threatens to slow project timelines and increase budget risks. PDH‑Pro describes Mr. Titov as uniquely skilled at simplifying complex realities of modern construction, including budget oversight and stakeholder management. Mr. Titov emphasizes that formal education provides the foundation but applied knowledge — navigating unforeseen challenges, managing teams, executing on time and on budget — defines a successful project manager. Mr. Titov said it is a privilege to share his experience and help shape the future leaders of the industry.

Platform and industry context

PDH‑Pro provides affordable, expert‑designed‑and‑led professional development hour (PDH) courses for continuing education tailored to meet state and specialty requirements. The organization is committed to high‑quality education and regulatory compliance, helps engineers navigate evolving licensure requirements with confidence, operates a user‑friendly online platform, and offers expert instruction with an emphasis on customer service. PDH‑Pro positions itself as a hassle‑free PDH option and calls itself a trusted partner in continuing education. Media contact: PDH Pro, Inc.; Robert Shaw; 508‑298‑4787; 59 Causeway Street, Suite 159, Wellesley, Massachusetts, United States. The PDH‑Pro website is https://pdh-pro.com/.

Industry voice on knowledge loss

Neil Harper is Founder and CEO of PDH‑Pro. Neil Harper said there is a brain drain happening in construction and that decades of institutional knowledge are being lost. Neil Harper said you can’t learn how to manage a high‑stakes, multi‑million‑dollar project entirely from a textbook. PDH‑Pro’s partnership with seasoned practitioners like Roman Titov aims to deliver practical, on‑the‑ground insights that are intended to be valuable for an engineer’s career.

Trade group returns ACE program to high school

UPTON, MA — A statewide contractors trade group is bringing its ACE program back to Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School in spring. The Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts is providing an eight‑week ACE program at Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School. The ACE program is an eight‑week course focusing on architecture, construction and engineering fields and is an AGC MA workforce development initiative designed to enhance skills and support opportunity for students interested in pursuing careers in construction.

As part of the ACE curriculum, leaders from three member firms are leading sessions as ACE mentors: Jeff Cammuso of Shawmut Design and Construction, Kimberly Joyce of Colantonio, and Kerri Noble and Alex Toth of Consigli. Thomas Belland, Vocational Director at Blackstone Valley Tech, said the AGC MA partnership provides students exposure to a host of professional career paths and allows them to explore facets of the construction sector they might otherwise have never considered. The AGC MA ACE program at Blackstone Valley Tech is in its fourth year of providing ACE support. AGC MA’s partnership with Blackstone Valley Tech is part of a larger initiative to increase awareness among young people of career opportunities in construction. AGC MA notes the construction industry faces challenging workforce shortages. John Ferrante is CEO of AGC MA. John Ferrante said the construction industry offers a wide range of well‑paying professional opportunities, from building jobsite work to technical and administrative roles, and that exposing talented young people to these career paths is essential to the future health and growth of the industry and to the economy as a whole.

Profiles of rising professionals

A professional AEC feature produced a “40 Under 40” list that highlights young leaders across architecture, engineering, construction and related fields. The feature class of 2022 includes a wide range of backgrounds and off‑the‑clock interests — from a multifamily developer who scuba dives famous shipwrecks and caves to a structural engineer who races mountain bikes nationwide and a building resilience specialist who is also a professional dancer and choreographer. The class reflects a mix of technical credentials, firm leadership, published research, community service, and entrepreneurial efforts that are part of the broader talent pipeline feeding the industry.

Organizational and community efforts

Local and regional organizations continue to form boards and advisory groups to support professional development and diversity in the industry. One chapter announced an incoming board and a newly formed advisory board to connect, promote and advance women in the AEC industry and to ensure programming addresses current market needs. These community efforts complement formal continuing education and high school outreach by focusing on mentorship, networking, and career pathways.

Bottom line

As senior leaders retire, construction faces an operational risk tied to the loss of institutional knowledge. The combination of practitioner‑led continuing education, trade group school programs, and industry mentorship seeks to shorten the learning curve for new leaders and help maintain project schedules and budgets.

FAQ

Who is Roman Titov?

Roman Titov is an instructor for the online continuing education platform PDH‑Pro.

What credentials does Roman Titov hold?

Roman Titov holds the P.E. (Professional Engineer) credential and Roman Titov holds the CCM (Certified Construction Manager) credential.

What companies has Roman Titov held leadership roles at?

Roman Titov has held leadership roles at Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Roman Titov has held leadership roles at Jacobs.

What did Neil Harper say about knowledge loss?

Neil Harper said there is a brain drain happening in construction and that decades of institutional knowledge are being lost.

What training is PDH‑Pro providing?

PDH‑Pro provides affordable, expert‑designed‑and‑led professional development hour (PDH) courses for continuing education tailored to meet state and specialty requirements.

What is the ACE program returning to Blackstone Valley Tech?

The ACE program is an eight‑week course focusing on architecture, construction and engineering fields.

Who are the ACE mentors named for Blackstone Valley Tech?

Jeff Cammuso of Shawmut Design and Construction is an ACE mentor for the program. Kimberly Joyce of Colantonio is an ACE mentor for the program. Kerri Noble of Consigli is an ACE mentor for the program. Alex Toth of Consigli is an ACE mentor for the program.

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Additional Resources

• FinancialContent / WRAL: To Close Construction’s Experience Gap — Roman Titov mentors next‑gen project managers
• Wikipedia: Construction management
• Patch: Blackstone Valley Vocational brings back ACE workshop
• Google Search: ACE program Blackstone Valley Vocational
• BD+C: Meet the 40 Under 40 class of 2022
• Google Scholar: 40 Under 40 AEC 2022
• Boston Real Estate Times: Professional Women in Construction Boston board announcement
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Women in construction
• PDH‑Pro: Professional development hours and continuing education for engineers
• Google News: PDH‑Pro continuing education construction

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