Jonathan Rappa, PMP - Senior Associate - Construction Consulting

Academic Credentials

Masters, Construction Management, University of Southern California, 2025
B.A., Architecture, University of California, Berkeley, 2022

Licenses & Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Professional Affiliations

2024-2025, Member, Construction Management Association of America (CMAA)
2014-2025, Member, Project Management Institute (PMI)

Jonathan Rappa, PMP, is a construction and management consultant with over a decade of experience supporting Program Management Office (PMO) builds, process and enterprise-level portfolios. He specializes in improving project delivery through governance frameworks, risk management strategies, and standardization of execution tools. He brings experience bridging construction execution with strategic program management, having guided cross-functional teams on initiatives totaling up to $200 million. Jonathan has worked alongside engineering and operations teams to develop scalable project systems, enhance cross-functional coordination, and ensure better alignment of expectations across project phases. His experience includes supporting enterprise PMOs for leading Fortune-ranked companies across automotive, satellite communications, and financial services sectors. He holds a B.A. in Architecture from UC Berkeley and recently completed UC San Diego's Facilities Management Professional Program, focused on building systems, maintenance, and facility operations.

Designed and managed Engineering PMO Governance (Satellite Communications)
Developed and implemented standardized intake, approval, and change control processes for an enterprise-wide portfolio with 100+ active projects and an annual budget exceeding $200 million. Supported and coached a team of 40+ project managers on project process and change management standards. Streamlined the firm's Change Management practices and improved consistency across workstreams, enhancing visibility for leadership and cross-functional teams.
Supported Enterprise PMO operations for a large-scale technology portfolio (Manufacturing)
Partnered with senior leadership to maintain governance structures across a multi-program technology portfolio. Supported project managers in the use of standardized PMO tools and workflows to ensure alignment with stakeholder expectations and adherence to regulatory requirements. Managed vendor onboarding to the firm's contractor payment platform, including training of PMs and technical resources, and supported reconciliation of reporting between internal systems and vendor dashboards.
Provided PMO oversight for strategic technology initiatives (Financial Services)
Served in an oversight role across a portfolio of high-priority IT projects, monitoring issue and risk management, schedule progression, and cost performance to ensure alignment with shareholder commitments. Delivered independent assessments and reporting to executive stakeholders on project health and compliance with enterprise governance standards.
Facilitated PMO governance for a multi-year IT Transformation program (Financial Services)
Supported oversight and coordination of a $100M technology transformation program with multiple supporting workstreams. Worked closely with program leads to implement governance standards, facilitate compliance, and maintain alignment across business and IT teams. Supported internal communications and reporting cycles through the development of dashboards, templates, and portfolio tracking tools.

Jonathan Rappa

Project Experience

Prior Experiences