Executive Leadership · Capital Programs · Operational Excellence

Stronger teams. Better decisions. Better project delivery.

I bring construction and capital-program experience to help organizations strengthen their teams, make informed decisions, and deliver complex work with greater clarity and consistency.

20+ YearsLeading capital projects, programs, and operations
$2.5B Managed DirectlyDirect oversight across major capital programs and portfolios
$15B+ DeliveredCombined project and program value supported across teams and organizations
80+ AI & Productivity Tools EvaluatedApplied across workflows, communication, modernization, and operational effectiveness

Education & credentials

Professional expertise backed by disciplined practice.

My Bachelor of Science in Business Management, with a specialization in organizational processes and innovation, complements more than two decades of leadership across projects, programs, and operations.

Certified Construction Manager credential

Certified CM

Construction Management Association of America

Project Management Professional credential

PMP Certified

Project Management Institute

The TEFL Org certification

TEFL Certified

The TEFL Org

Google AI Essentials certification

Google AI Essentials

Google AI Certificate

Division of the State Architect symbol

10+ Years DSA Experience

Division of the State Architect

Procore certification

Procore

Procore Certified

Bluebeam Revu certification

Bluebeam Revu

Bluebeam Certified

United States Air Force symbol

Air Force Veteran

Aerospace certifications across systems and components

Executive capabilities

Leadership across programs, operations, risk, and modernization.

01

Capital Program & Construction Leadership

Executive oversight of complex capital programs, construction management operations, and multidisciplinary project teams. Experience across public and private sectors, with an emphasis on program governance, delivery strategy, stakeholder alignment, and organizational performance.

02

Strategic Operations & Organizational Development

Working with leadership and teams to strengthen existing operations through clearer roles, connected workflows, standardized procedures, training, and performance management. Improvements reflect the organization’s culture and connect corporate expectations with project-level execution.

03

Contract Administration, Risk & Dispute Management

Extensive experience in contract reviews, documentation controls, change management, claims analysis, risk mitigation, and coordination with legal teams to address contractual obligations, potential disputes, and project exposure.

04

Business Modernization & Technology Integration

Evaluating and implementing practical technologies, including AI-enabled tools and workflow automation, to improve operational efficiency, strengthen information management, and support more consistent organizational performance.

Terry Devlin reviewing preconstruction documents and project controls with a design team

Operational leadership

The builders are strong. The system around them is not always built to the same standard.

Successful programs depend on more than the capabilities of individual professionals. They require an organization that establishes clear expectations, consistent execution, reliable documentation, and accountability across every level of delivery.

Throughout my career, I have worked with talented teams operating within complex organizational environments. The recurring challenge is not necessarily a lack of experience. It is the absence of consistent systems that connect individual performance to organizational outcomes.

My approach centers on strengthening that connection.

By establishing common operational standards, improving communication and documentation, aligning leadership, and integrating practical technology, organizations can reduce inconsistency, manage risk, and create a more reliable foundation for performance.

Operational excellence is not the responsibility of one exceptional individual. It is a capability the organization must develop and sustain.

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Terry Devlin reviewing a construction logistics plan on a whiteboard

Teaching, training and business communication

Make complex ideas clear, useful, and actionable.

My TEFL certification complements decades of leading teams, presenting to executives, facilitating workshops, and translating technical information into decisions people can act on.

  • Executive presentations
  • Team training
  • Workshops
  • Business communication
  • Practical instruction
  • International teaching
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Sector experience

Built across institutions that communities depend on.

My experience spans the full capital-project lifecycle and the organizations responsible for delivering it.

  1. 01Education: K–12 and higher education
  2. 02Healthcare and HCAI/OSHPD-regulated facilities
  3. 03Public safety, fire stations, and civic facilities
  4. 04Municipal infrastructure
  5. 05Marine, waterfront, and port infrastructure
  6. 06Federal and military facilities
  7. 07Institutional multifamily
  8. 08Historic restoration

Who I work with

Experience across the organizations responsible for complex delivery.

Supporting owners, advisors, delivery partners, oversight teams, and mission-driven organizations across public and private sectors.

Education Clients

Government Agencies

PMCM Consultants

Contractors

Audit & Compliance Teams

Military Clients

What partners say

Clarity people can feel in the work.

“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 did not lose control of the process. We gained confidence in it.”
Facilities Director · Government Client
“Terry brought clarity, accountability, and confidence to every stage of program delivery.”
Chief of Facilities · Public School District

Explore the ecosystem

Turning experience into organizational capability.

My work extends beyond the delivery of individual capital programs. Through Devnua and AIPMCM, I bring practical experience, professional education, and industry research together to support the advancement of construction management and organizational performance.

Founded by Terry Devlin

Devnua

A founder-led advisory and implementation firm helping organizations strengthen leadership, improve operating systems, develop capable teams, and apply technology responsibly. Construction and capital-program expertise also informs advisory support for software companies and technology innovators.

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Founded and authored by Terry Devlin

AIPMCM

An industry publication focused on artificial intelligence, program management, construction modernization, and the evolving practices shaping the built environment.

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Project Documentation Suite

SALSA

Devnua’s Project Documentation Suite combines training, standardized procedures, documentation workflows, and practical implementation to strengthen the project record.

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Bring clarity to the work ahead.

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