Urban is pleased to announce that Ronald Swerdon, PMP, CQPA, has joined the firm as a senior project manager for transit. In this role, Mr. Swerdon will lead major infrastructure initiatives across the firm’s public transit portfolio, overseeing quality and cost management programs and supporting strategic growth initiatives.  His work will build on Urban’s longstanding success in providing Program Management Oversight (PMO) services for the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), reinforcing the firm’s reputation as a trusted partner in delivering federally funded, complex transit programs nationwide.

“Ron brings unquestioned expertise in transit project management and quality assurance, with a track record of delivering projects across North America,” said Jim Biella, PE, President and CEO of Urban. “His leadership in cost management, quality programs, and program delivery strengthens our firm’s ability to provide safe, reliable, and efficient transportation solutions to our clients.”

Swerdon has more than 20 years of experience in the transportation industry, including serving as project manager for the Maryland Transit Administration’s Light Rail Vehicle Overhaul Project, and as Project Management Consultant (PMC) deputy program manager for the Baltimore Red Line transit megaproject. He previously led Gannett Fleming’s International Transit Quality Group, managing a team of 10 professionals responsible for quality and project management support on numerous projects throughout the United States and Canada.

His background also includes serving as a Project Management Oversight Contractor (PMOC) for the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), where he authored revisions to the FTA’s Quality Management System Guidelines.

Mr. Swerdon spent nearly 12 years at Urban from 2005 to 2017, serving in various roles, including quality control specialist and quality manager. During that time, he was recognized for his expertise and insight into critical aspects of transportation project delivery.

“I’m excited to return to Urban and help advance meaningful transportation initiatives that directly benefit communities,” Swerdon said. “I look forward to working with Urban’s talented teams to deliver projects that improve mobility, enhance safety, and elevate quality of life across the regions we serve.”

Mr. Swerdon holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University and maintains professional certifications as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and an ASQ Certified Quality Process Analyst (CQPA). He is an active member of the Project Management Institute and previously served as treasurer of ASQ’s Design and Construction Division.