Terry Devlin, PMP, CCM

Construction Operations & Risk Management Leader

20+ years managing complex capital programs across education, healthcare, and civic sectors, a decade of multifamily development, interior renovations, historical restorations, and ground-up construction. My public sector work sits at the intersection of delivery, legal strategy, and risk mitigation, supporting billion-dollar bond programs through DSA compliance, contract review, defensible documentation, and owner protection. I build the program infrastructure behind successful delivery: resource planning, forecasting, governance controls, and the audit-ready systems that protect public agencies structurally, legally, and financially across Southern California.

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About Me

25 +

Years of Experience

20 +

Platform integrations (Procore, Kahua, E-Builder, etc.)

2.5B +

Total Capital Project Oversight

80 +

Smart Tools Beta-Tested for Field & Office

Education & Credentials

Bachelor of Science in Business Management Specialization in Organizational Processes and Innovation

My approach combines deep operational expertise with strategic thinking about contracts, compliance, and owner protection. I believe the best outcomes come from understanding both the construction fundamentals and the legal frameworks that govern complex public projects. This intersection is where delivery meets defensibility; and it is where I focus my work and where I help organizations build with confidence.

  • Certified CM

    CMAA

  • PMP Certified

    Project Management Institute (PMI)

  • 10+ Years DSA Experience

    District State Architect

  • Procore

    Procore Certified

  • BlueBeam (Revu)

    BlueBeam Certified

  • Airforce Veteran

    Aerospace Certifications All Systems + Components

My work focuses on reducing rework, stabilizing documentation workflows, aligning stakeholders, and maintaining project momentum across the entire delivery lifecycle.

I have supported owners, construction management and program management firms, architects, inspection firms, and contractors with structured project controls, construction administration, coordination oversight, and project closeout. The goal is simple: consistent documentation, clear communication, and accountable project delivery.

20+ years leading capital projects across education, healthcare, public works, and municipal infrastructure.

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  • Program Operations & Delivery

    Leading end-to-end delivery of complex capital programs at scale, including program-level strategy, resource allocation, forecasting, and operational planning across multi-site portfolios. Managing performance metrics, utilization, and staffing alignment while building teams and systems that support consistent execution. Extensive experience navigating DSA and OSHPD/HCAI requirements, public-sector procurement frameworks, and closeout workflows. Known for producing audit-ready documentation, strengthening owner controls, and driving predictable cost, schedule, and compliance outcomes for education, healthcare, and civic clients.

  • Legal Strategy & Contract Review

    Leveraging extensive construction management experience and a strong business/legal acumen to support counsel and project leadership on contract interpretation, risk allocation, and claim-prevention strategies. Partnering closely with the Office of General Counsel (OGC) to ensure documentation, board materials, and change-order packages are accurate, defensible, and aligned with statutory and contractual requirements. Deep experience in public-sector procurement, indemnity frameworks, and developing proactive controls that minimize exposure without providing legal representation.

  • Risk Mitigation & Governance

    Establishing and leading comprehensive risk management systems across multi-site capital programs, including early-warning indicators, performance thresholds, and corrective action protocols. Build governance frameworks that hold teams accountable, reinforce contractual obligations, and meet public-sector audit, transparency, and reporting requirements. Provide board-level support through clear risk narratives, defensible controls, and documentation that supports policy decisions and protects owner interests. Skilled in stakeholder communication, escalation management, and implementing proactive measures that reduce claims exposure, schedule delays, and procurement vulnerabilities.

  • “Terry did not just improve our workflow. He created a new one. The SALSA framework brought structure, clarity, and predictable coordination to our entire program.”

    - Program Manager, Public Education Bond Program

  • “What impressed us most was his ability to bring process clarity without adding red tape. Every dashboard, every form, every log, made it make sense.”

    - Senior Project Manager, General Contracting Firm

  • “We didn’t lose control of the process, we gained confidence in it.”

    - Facilities Director, Government Client

  • “When Terry introduced SALSA, our project alignment changed immediately. Meetings were faster, deliverables were clearer, and everyone understood what finished work truly meant.”

    - Chief of Facilities, Public School District

SALSA™ Project Delivery Framework

Project Management

From concept to closeout, I lead with structure, accountability, and foresight, delivering complex projects on time, on budget, and with confidence.

Strategic Advisory

I help owners make smarter decisions early, aligning vision, scope, and capital with precision strategy and decades of real-world insight.

Technology Integration

I embed AI and smart tools seamlessly into your workflow, amplifying clarity, accelerating results, and turning data into project intelligence.

What is SALSA?

  • Project Controls & Documentation

    RFI / Submittal oversight

    Meeting documentation & action tracking

    Design coordination logs

    Specification & drawing compliance reviews

    Closeout documentation & turnover packages

    Outcome: Consistent documentation. No loose ends. Everything verifiable.

  • Construction Administration Support

    Field observation / issue tracking

    Change order evaluation (scope, cost, entitlement)

    Pay application review

    Schedule coordination support

    Punchlist & substantial completion readiness

    Outcome: Improved accountability, better communication, fewer surprises.

  • Program Management & Owner’s Representation

    Procurement & contract alignment

    Stakeholder coordination

    Risk + issue reporting dashboards

    Design-phase coordination & approvals structure

    Executive reporting & decision frameworks

    Outcome: Predictable delivery across phases, from planning through occupancy.

  • AI-Enabled Process Optimization (SALSA™)

    Workflow mapping & documentation standards

    Template + reporting system implementation

    AI-driven data entry reduction (40–60% workload decrease)

    Automated project logs & approvals tracking

    Outcome: Less manual work. Faster decisions. Clearer communication.