We are strategic thinkers and complex problem solvers...Anser Advisory (Anser) is a national capital program and project advisory firm offering solutions to public and private sector clients implementing capital projects and programs. The consulting services we provide cover the entire lifecycle of capital development starting with early stage organizational readiness and delivery strategy through managing the tactical execution of projects. Anser has a diverse and talented team of over 300 professionals, including architects, engineers, construction managers, inspectors, project managers, estimators, certified professional accountants, management consultants, financial analysts, procurement specialists, system configuration specialists, and construction auditors. We operate with a singular purpose: successfully guiding programs and projects from concept to completion. At the intersection of thoughtful analysis and creative innovation, we identify and solve the toughest challenges our clients face. We believe problem-solving is a challenge to be accepted and delighted in, not overcome; and we engage the best minds from every field to develop intelligent processes that are dynamic, innovative and efficient.Services:Program Management, Construction Management, Project Management, Risk Management, Claims Avoidance/ Analysis/ Resolution, Inspection, Scheduling, Cost Engineering, Estimating, Resident Engineering, Constructability Reviews, Value Engineering, Design Management and IT Management.

Providing owner's representative services for Polar Park the Worcester Sox new baseball facility. Working directly with the team representatives on change management issues.Providing interim support for the Facilities Department at the Peabody Essex Museum.

Providing owner's project management services for cultural and institutional clients in greater Boston, the northeast region as well as nationally. These clients include the Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Williams College.As part of the Project Management team, Ascent together with Broaddus were selected as Program Manager for the Alamo masterplan implementation team. Ascent supported the team in the pricing the conceptual masterplan developed by Machado Silvetti and ReedHilderbrand. The Museum/Visitor Center component is currently under reconsideration due to changes in the Masterplan.

Senior Project Manager for Capital Projects, working closely with the CEO and members of the Executive Leadership Team to develop and implement over $115M in capital building projects related to the expansion of existing facilities, acquisition of off campus buildings and renovations of existing buildings including historic structures. The core element of the program is the museum expansion project, a 44,000 SF building containing permanent galleries constructed adjacent to the existing museum building complex. Additional off campus program needs were identified for a new Collections Center. The Collections Center is a 120,000 SF building that was purchased and renovated for the storage of museum and library collections as well as for associated programmatic needs such as conservation, photography and support areas for staff and public. The Collections Center also includes public access research room for library collections, which are part of the museum collections. Renovation projects identified with the program include work to the historic structure, the Phillip’s Library. The renovations to the Philip’s Library include new life safety systems, mechanical upgrades, handicapped accessibility and interior finish improvements. Other campus program elements include the renovations to historic house properties, existing staff offices and retail buildings owned and managed by the museum. The responsibilities of the Capital Projects Manager include: budget and program development, architect and design team selection and contracting, oversight of the development of design documentation, contractor selection and contracting strategies. All projects are monitored through the completion of construction phase. Feasibility studies and associated budgets were developed for the all the different program elements and evaluated against the overall program budget.

Project Manager reporting to the Director’s Office for the Campus Expansion Project. Primarily responsible for the coordination and communication between project architects, construction managers and the internal museum departments. The Visitor Exhibition & Conference Center (VECC) project included the construction of a new physical plant, special exhibition galleries and visitor amenities (café, retail) and extensive site work to reorient the entry and circulation for the campus. Worked with the Owner’s Representative consultants (RISE/Zubatkin) on design and construction issues related to the construction of the VECC and finalization of program, scope and selection of Construction Manager for renovation of the 1955 Museum building and Manton Research Center. Renovation work in the 1955 Museum building included gallery renovations related to the permanent collections and creation of new permanent galleries connecting to the VECC. The renovation of the Manton Research Center provide a new print study room and galleries related the Manton print and works on paper collection.

Project Manager for MFA American Wing Expansion. Primarily responsible for the coordination and management of project design and construction activities related to gallery re-installation and related fit-out including nine architectural Period Rooms. Developed and implemented program approach related to Visitor Experience; including signage and way finding, ticketing, Special Exhibitions retail shop, coat check, public lobby capacity, flow and accessibility issues. Directed and coordinated gallery design process with internal museum departments and Foster + Partners. Provided gallery design interface between Foster + Partners, Architect of Record and base building contractor. Developed and managed contracting strategy for selection of museum case manufacturer.Managed project approvals and permitting processes with the City of Boston and Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Facilitated the design implementation and securing of approvals for perimeter site improvements associated with Federal Funding project earmarks.Managed the on-site coordination, schedule and budget for Owner's re-installation contractors (Case Manufacturer and Period Rooms).

Responsible for office operations including analysis of project staffing requirements, project budgeting and forecasting. Project management responsibilities included development of consultant contracts with Scope of Work, project schedules and budgeting of project construction costs. Managed client contacts and communication with respect to project budgets and schedule during construction and exhibit installation.

•National Museum of Australia Canberra, AustraliaExhibition Design Manager responsible for implementation of all exhibit components including; exhibition fabrication, graphic development and multimedia hardware and software. Managed schedule and cost related to exhibition design and construction between base building core and shell and exhibition design. Permanent gallery design (through Design Development) was created in Australia, completed through Construction Documents in the United States and implemented in Australia.The National Museum of Australia is the first building project in the world to be delivered under an “Alliance” project delivery methodology.Design Architect: Ashton Raggatt McDougal, Melbourne AustraliaBase Building Core & Shell Cost: $155,000,000 (AUD) Re-installation and Associated Costs: $40,000,000 (AUD) New Construction Area: 120,000 Sq. Ft.New Gallery Area: 50,000 Sq. Ft.•PETROSAINS – Science & Technology Museum PETRONAS Twin Towers Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaAssistant Project Manager supporting the Executive Project Manager for the PETROSAINS project. Primary liaison with the owner, providing general oversight of Anway & Company’s Kuala Lumpur office. Managed the development and integration of the exhibition design with the base building core and shell architecture including coordination of the building services consultants. Coordinated production and installation of exhibits with fabricators and building contractors. Total Project Cost: $70,000,000 (USD) Exhibition Fit-out and Base Building Cost: $57,000,000 (USD) New Construction Area: 100,000 Sq. Ft.New Gallery Area: 50,000 Sq. Ft.