About City Point Partners

We are a construction services firm supporting private and public clients, and serving the engineering and construction industries. Our skilled professional staff have experience on a broad range of projects both horizontal and vertical.

Colleen Moore

President & Founder

KARI RICHARDS

Director of Construction Services

Lakshmi Sabbisetty, CMIT

Director of Project Controls

MARTIN NEE

Director of Public Outreach

Jay Moskowitz

Director of Marketing

Danielle Martin

Financial Contract Manager

MATTHEW BESSETTE

Senior Project Manager

Leila Cahillane

Office Manager

HOLLY WENNINGER

Project Controls Contract Manager

YUSUF ABDELKADER

Project Controls Specialist

JOSEPH ANDERSON

Resident Engineer

SWATI BALAM

Project Controls Specialist

DEREK BELLUCCI, EIT, CMIT

Chief Resident Engineer

CHRIS BOYLE

Document Control Specialist

ROBERT BURNETT, RA

Resident Engineer

JULIE CALLAHAN

Office Engineer

Sofia Eva Clark

Public Outreach Manager

VAISHNAVI DUNDIGALLA, CMIT, LEED GA

Project Controls Specialist

ADAIR GREGORY

Communications Lead

PETER GUGLIOTTA

Project Manager

LINDSEY HEFFERNAN

Project Coordinator

STEPHEN HUGHES

Project Manager

JACQUES JUSLIN

Analyst

KEITH KADY

Project Coordinator

NEEL LAKHANI

Project Controls Specialist

MEG LANGLEY

Public Outreach Manager

MICHAEL LIZEE

On-Site Construction Manager

Peter Molina

Field Inspector

MINH NGUYEN

Junior Engineer

TISH O’CONNOR

Project Coordinator

JOSEPH SGROI

Senior Public Outreach Specialist

PRIYATHAM SHAPURAM, EIT

Project Controls Specialist

LAWRENCE SODANO

Change Order Analyst

KIMBERLY TREACY, MCPPO

Project Manager

GEOFFREY WONG

Project Controls Specialist

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Colleen Moore

President and Founder

Since founding the firm in 2009, Colleen has led her team through steady growth, helping to build a reputation as a trusted consultant who delivers quality work to clients while also serving as a great place for staff to grow professionally. With a nearly 30-year career in the AEC industry, Colleen understands the value of client service and oversees projects in the Transit, Transportation, Higher Education, and Municipal markets. Through her leadership, the firm was recognized four years in row as Boston Business Journal’s Best Places to Work and received the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce 2022 Small Business of the Year Award in the Cultural Excellence category.

Colleen has established herself as a respected voice in our industry and is the President-Elect of the American Council of Engineering Companies of Massachusetts (ACEC/MA). She is also a past Director of Womens Transportation Seminar (WTS) of Boston, Co-Chair of the 2019 Annual National Conference for WTS International, and active in the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA), the Construction Industries of Massachusetts (CIM), and the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. Colleen has a Master’s Degree in Construction Management from the Wentworth Institute of Technology.

KARI RICHARDS

Director of Construction Services

Kari’s extensive field experience over a 20-year career has provided her with the hands-on knowledge critical to managing complex projects. A civil engineer who has experience serving both MassDOT and the MBTA, Kari oversees a team of construction inspectors, office engineers and document control managers on major public infrastructure programs. She is driven by her commitment to client service and enjoys overcoming challenges and finding solutions to ensure that projects operate smoothly. Kari earned her Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering degree from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

LAKSHMI SABBISETTY, CMIT

Director of Project Controls

Lakshmi has over 10 years of experience with cost estimating, scheduling, and risk management and mitigation. As the leader of the Project Controls group, he maintains personal oversight of a robust portfolio of projects. Lakshmi oversees the training and continuous education of our staff on the software packages and management processes critical to project success. With an unwavering commitment to client service, Lakshmi makes sure that deliverables are thorough and meet the highest standards of quality and clarity. He holds a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Northeastern University and anticipates earning his MBA from Boston University in 2024.

MARTIN NEE

Director of Public Outreach

Marty is a public outreach professional with a distinguished career serving both public and private sector clients. He has served as Director of Corporate Communications for two iconic Fortune 500 companies and has worked closely with public agencies to build consensus with neighborhood residents on a broad range of design and construction projects. Throughout his career, Marty has built a reputation for being a thoughtful consultant who is responsive to clients while also being considerate of project stakeholders, listening intently to their needs. Marty shares these values in overseeing the work of our public outreach team and multiple project priorities. From his initial roles as a legislative aide in the Massachusetts State House, to managing community relations for the Central Artery/Tunnel Project, Marty has been a trusted liaison between public and private parties, and an active member of advisory committees which have rezoned neighborhoods and advised on the permitting of public and private development projects in the City of Boston.

JAY MOSKOWITZ

Director of Marketing

Jay is an experienced marketer and business developer with over 15 years’ experience in the AEC industry. In his role as Director of Marketing, he takes an active role in leading efforts to pursue new work while also providing marketing communications services in support of the branding of the firm. While the firm grows and expands into new markets, Jay has taken a leadership role defining the strategic direction of the firm and aiding the short and long-term planning processes. Jay is President of the Massachusetts Building Congress and an active member of the Society for the Marketing of Professional Services, Boston. He holds a Masters in Business Administration from Boston University.

DANIELLE MARTIN

Contract Manager Danielle is an experienced professional with over 10 years’ experience in the AEC industry. In her role as Contract Manager, Danielle takes an active role in managing and executing contracts working closely with our project managers as well as our clients. Danielle plays a vital role in developing and setting up projects overseeing their execution from a contractual perspective and communicating the needs of our clients to project management staff.

MATTHEW BESSETTE

Senior Project Manager

Throughout his 25 year career, Matt has developed a reputation for being a dynamic team player. A trusted project manager, he has a proven track record of representing the interests of owners, communicating effectively with contractors, and enforcing compliance with contract documents. As the senior member of our Program Management Group, Matt is conveying these principles to our entire team so that we are responsive to the needs of clients, decisive and communicate in a clear and concise manner. Matt develops strong relationships with clients which have included the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority and MassDOT, among others.

Leila Cahillane

Office Manager
Leila takes an active role in directing and coordinating office services for City Point Partners. She is responsible for human resources including benefits administration, employee relations, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment/employment, affirmative action, and employment law compliance. Leila also serves as Document Control Manager in support of our project managers, managing meeting minutes, authoring, and distributing various project reports, and serving as administrative support between our project managers and clients.

HOLLY WENNINGER

Project Controls Contract Manager
Holly has over 30 years of experience as a technical writer supporting various construction projects. With an exacting eye for detail and logical sequencing, Holly can take technical work plans and multi-faceted scopes of work and present them coherently and cohesively, valued by clients. Touching all firm disciplines, Holly’s expertise will be vital to improving the firm’s communications with our clients.

YUSUF ABDELKADER, EIT

Project Controls Specialist
Yusuf has experience with transportation infrastructure projects and is responsive to the needs of Owners and designers. He monitors construction progress and develops cost estimates and schedules to keep projects within their budgets and delivered on time. Yusuf is proactive in solving clients’ challenges and actively seeks to develop solutions that are resourceful and timely. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering as well as a Master’s Degree in Construction Management.

JOSEPH ANDERSON

Resident Engineer Joe has over 35 years of construction experience, 28 with the Boston Water and Sewer Commission and 11 with Keolis providing construction oversight and on-site construction management. In his role as Resident Engineer, Joe will verify that contract specifications are being met and consistent with transportation and safety needs. He is experienced with the MBTA’s safety protocols and has supervised their implementation on numerous rail construction sites including overseeing the activities of multiple contractors and MBTA/Keolis personnel.

SWATI BALAM

Project Controls Specialist

Swati has a background in both architecture and project management with a focus on cost estimating, scheduling, and project budgeting. She is a creative thinker who develops innovative solutions to project-related challenges. Swati is responsive to client's needs and effectively utilizes technology to facilitate the delivery of projects on time and under budget. She has a Master’s Degree in Construction Management and Technology and a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture.

DEREK BELLUCCI, EIT, CMIT

Chief Resident Engineer
Derek has over 7 years of experience as a resident engineer, project engineer, and construction manager in both heavy civil infrastructure and building projects. He has a proven record of solving problems, communicating effectively with contractors, and effective enforcement of contract documents. Derek has supported the management of a number of different project types from gut renovations of historic buildings to new construction. Additionally, his projects have received industry recognition from the Construction Management Association of America.

CHRIS BOYLE

Document Control Specialist

Chris is a document control specialist with experience developing and executing specific document management protocols and quality control workflows. He works effectively within large project teams to deliver results that consistently exceed the expectations of clients and users. Chris is adept at managing complex processes and maintains a flexible approach as organizational priorities change.

ROBERT BURNETT, RA

Resident Engineer Bob has 30 years of experience providing construction oversight on many different project types including public transit, higher education, K12, and private schools while serving a number of different public and private sector clients. He excels at connecting Owners, design teams, and construction teams so that they are unified in the pursuit of one common goal. Bob’s background as an architect allows him to provide valuable insight and assistance to project constituents throughout the life of a project.

JULIE CALLAHAN

Office Engineer Julie has extensive construction experience gathered over 25 years of public projects including major public infrastructure projects. She has expertise in project cost control and planning, risk and change order management, contract management and compliance, and diversity and outreach compliance. She has been involved in several large transit and transportation programs as well as a variety of roadway improvement and paving projects.

SOFIA EVA CLARK

Public Outreach Manager

With over 20 years of experience, Sofia works closely with clients leading them in a collaborative process to develop solutions to project challenges and is committed to providing efficient communications and building accountability. She is experienced navigating large client organizations and building relationships with project stakeholders. Sofia is focused on developing effective methods for community engagement and values the input of clients and their constituents so that a multitude of voices are heard representing various cultural backgrounds.

VAISHNAVI DUNDIGALLA, CMIT, LEED GA

Project Controls Specialist
With a Bachelor’s Degree in architecture and a Master’s Degree in construction management, Vaishnavi has diverse experience which informs her approach to cost estimating and scheduling. She is thoughtful and responsive with an exacting eye for details. A Construction Manager in Training (CMIT) and a LEED Green Associate, Vaishnavi has project experience as a scheduler and cost estimator with both public transit infrastructure as well as private sector clients.

ADAIR GREGORY

Communications Lead

With a career spanning more than 14 years, Adair advances organizational interests by creating and executing proactive communications strategies to better inform and educate the public on a broad range of issues. Throughout his career, he has driven the public messaging for legislative strategies and coordinated cohesive public awareness campaigns through digital and traditional communication channels. Adair is currently working on the MBTA’s Quality, Compliance & Oversight (QCO) program.

PETER GUGLIOTTA

Project Manager

A project manager with over 30 years of experience, Peter has also worked as a field engineer and construction manager on building projects for higher education, institutional and private clients. Peter communicates effectively with clients during both design development and construction and has expertise with implementing the needs of the owner throughout the life of a project including construction scheduling, cost estimate development, procurement, design, contract documentation, and monitoring the construction process. Currently, Peter is managing multiple deferred maintenance projects under our contract with Northeastern University.

LINDSEY HEFFERNAN

Project Coordinator Lindsey has 5 years of experience supporting project teams and is currently the office manager for a large transit program. In her role, she assists with the implementation of document management software systems training staff on their use, managing all file templates, and developing quality control/quality assurance procedures. As support for design and construction project managers and technical leads, she also provides budget management and project financial controls.

STEPHEN HUGHES

Resident Engineer/Construction Supervisor Steve has 35 years of construction experience, 28 as an MBTA employee in the role of a construction supervisor. In this role, Steve reviewed and inspected various projects including track upgrades, station improvements, power and signal upgrades. He has also verified that contract specifications were met and were consistent with transportation and safety needs. Steve is also experienced with the MBTA’s safety protocols and has supervised their implementation on numerous rail construction sites.

JACQUES JUSLIN

Analyst

Jacques has over 15 years of business analytics systems experience. He is a skilled, critical thinker supporting multiple software programs and developing technical solutions by applying new technology to re-engineer and improve business processes. Jacques is currently supporting an extensive transit program for the MBTA, collaborating with a large project team to address logistical challenges. He has a Master’s Degree in informatics from Northeastern University.

KEITH KADY

Project Coordinator

Keith has a 20 year career working on major public infrastructure programs supporting field personnel and preparing documents for construction. A civil engineer with transportation and transit construction project experience, Keith has served both the MBTA and PanAm Railways. He has expertise with rail and transit construction from the contractor perspective and as a project engineer on the MBTA Green Line Extension. Keith is currently working on the MBTA’s Quality, Compliance & Oversight (QCO) program. He earned his Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering degree from UMass Lowell.

NEEL LAKHANI

Project Controls Specialist
Neel has both vertical and horizontal construction experience with cost estimating, construction modeling, critical path analysis, and developing work breakdown structures. He is a critical analytical thinker with an exacting eye for details. Neel has his Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and a Master’s Degree in Construction Management and is cross-trained in the multiple software packages we use to support our clients with design and construction schedules, independent cost estimates and cost monitoring tools.

MEG LANGLEY

Project Manager

Meg is well versed in stakeholder outreach and public relations having been involved with local and national political campaigns as well as through her public/non-profit experience. Passionate about stakeholder engagement and well versed in creative communication strategies, content planning, use of social media, and virtual public meeting solutions, Meg knows how to effectively engage various constituents through creative campaigns that utilize both print and digital media as well as strategic relationship building through event planning, website and social media management. In addition to being a member of the Massachusetts National Guard, Meg has her Master’s in Political Science from Southern New Hampshire University.

MICHAEL LIZEE

On-Site Construction Manager
Mike has over 30 years of experience in the construction and supervision of publicly constructed buildings. He is an independent and hands-on construction manager with experience overseeing construction projects as a construction inspector. He has strong field coordination and supervisory experience and has a broad knowledge of construction methods and techniques. Mike knows how to effectively represent the interests of owners during construction and his expertise includes cost and budget controls, construction schedule management, contractor supervision, and contract administration.

PETER MOLINA

Field Inspector

With a background in criminal justice and safety, Peter has experience with implementing safety regulations and performing work in a safe and effective manner. Throughout his career, he has effectively communicated and interacted with supervisors, peers, and other stakeholders within a team environment. In the field, Peter enforces regulations and safe work zones, including the enforcement of warning signs, the safe usage of equipment, and other critical policies.

MINH NGUYEN

Junior Engineer Minh is a construction professional with experience on major public transit infrastructure programs and as a MassDOT Civil Engineer. He has expertise in project costing control and planning, project management, construction support, contract management and compliance, and is an eBuilder power user. His specific project experience includes the MBTA Green Line Extension, and a variety of MassDOT roadway improvement projects. Minh holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Wentworth Institute of Technology and is a Certified Concrete Inspector.

Patricia O'Connor

Project Coordinator Tish has over 20 years of administrative and scheduling experience as a project coordinator. She works closely with design consultants, contractors and vendors to distribute project information, financial documents, and reports. She also provides project support for billing and invoicing serving as a liaison between multiple client departments and for change orders and contract administration facilitating their processing and approval.

JOSEPH SGROI

Senior Public Outreach Specialist

Joe is well versed in project communications and public relations having supported some of the largest transit and transportation programs in the Commonwealth. He has been responsible for implementing public outreach strategies that involve engaging project stakeholders affected by project planning and construction. Joe has experience planning and executing virtual public meetings and outreach events to gather the input of constituents during both design and construction. A former Chief of Staff in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, Joe has a firm grasp of the concerns of local legislators and municipalities.

PRIYATHAM SHAPURAM, EIT

Project Controls Specialist
Priyatham has both vertical and horizontal construction experience with cost estimating, scheduling, contractor procurement, construction planning, and project budgeting. He is responsive to the needs of clients and proactive in his approach to solving their project challenges. Experienced with delivering Design-Build and CM@Risk projects, Priyatham has a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering as well as a Master’s Degree in Construction Engineering Management.

LAWRENCE SODANO

Change Order Analyst A licensed construction supervisor and a member of the Massachusetts Bar, Larry has over 30 years of construction experience 15 years of which were focused on construction change orders and claims on large complex public works projects. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated an ability to best support the owner through the complicated processes of claims and change order review. Larry is a graduate of the Northeastern University School of Law.

KIMBERLY TREACY, MCPPO

Project Manager
Kim assists in projects providing procurement and contract administration services. She has progressive experience supporting multiple projects over a 10-year career and is an effective communicator capable of juggling multiple project priorities. Kim has a proven ability to navigate large client organizations, while also managing the activities of external consultants and teaming partners. She consistently earns the trust of clients playing a vital role in the successful completion of both small and large projects.

GEOFFREY WONG

Project Controls Specialist
Geoff has been assisting with federal reporting, schedule time impact analyses, and program budget tracking for large transit and transportation programs. He provides schedule and budget analysis in support of the oversight of the design, buildout, integration, and implementation of transit programs designed to state and federal safety requirements. Geoff has also administered and maintained document control processes in accordance with construction project policies and procedures, coordinating document control activities of design, submittals, RFIs, field memos, and change orders with the contactor, project, and client staff. Geoff is also a lead user of the e-Builder Construction Management Software program.