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Jack Mumma, J.D., CM-Lean
Executive Director of Construction & Facilities Strategic Acquisitions
University of Maryland, Baltimore
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Professional Bio
Jack Mumma is the Executive Director for Construction and Facilities Acquisition Strategy at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB). He leads the design, construction, and facilities procurement team for UMB and oversees capital project procurement across a five-campus region of the University System of Maryland.
Before joining UMB, Jack served as Construction Contract Administrator at Michigan State University, where he also served as project executive for the implementation of the university's project management software and helped improve project delivery processes for design and construction. He taught as adjunct faculty in Michigan State University's School of Planning, Design, and Construction.
Jack earned his law degree from DePaul University College of Law and is a graduate of St. Mary's of the Barrens. He holds the CM-Lean designation from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), one of the first owner representatives to achieve this credential.
A long-time leader in the construction industry, Jack is a past president and former board member of the Construction Owners Association of America (COAA). During his tenure as president, he helped guide COAA's participation in the ConsensusDocs coalition. He also led Michigan State University's implementation of an Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) agreement for its first IPD project and remains active in several initiatives and committees for COAA and AGC.
Earlier in his career, Jack served as a Contracting Officer with the Office of Naval Research. Jack and his wife Jean are grateful that their two adult children have followed them to Maryland. If he learns to like Old Bay, he will be able to call the state home.
Before joining UMB, Jack served as Construction Contract Administrator at Michigan State University, where he also served as project executive for the implementation of the university's project management software and helped improve project delivery processes for design and construction. He taught as adjunct faculty in Michigan State University's School of Planning, Design, and Construction.
Jack earned his law degree from DePaul University College of Law and is a graduate of St. Mary's of the Barrens. He holds the CM-Lean designation from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), one of the first owner representatives to achieve this credential.
A long-time leader in the construction industry, Jack is a past president and former board member of the Construction Owners Association of America (COAA). During his tenure as president, he helped guide COAA's participation in the ConsensusDocs coalition. He also led Michigan State University's implementation of an Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) agreement for its first IPD project and remains active in several initiatives and committees for COAA and AGC.
Earlier in his career, Jack served as a Contracting Officer with the Office of Naval Research. Jack and his wife Jean are grateful that their two adult children have followed them to Maryland. If he learns to like Old Bay, he will be able to call the state home.
Speaker Bio
Jack Mumma is Construction Contract Administrator at Michigan State University. Jack is responsible for procurement, accounting, and budget monitoring for almost all major capital construction projects at MSU. He was also the project executive for implementation of the university’s project management software, and is part of the team that works to improve the process of delivering design and construction to MSU. A graduate of DePaul College of Law and St. Mary’s of the Barrens, Jack is adjunct faculty to MSU’s School of Planning, Design, and Construction. He also holds the CM-Lean designation from AGC, one of the first owners to earn this distinction. Jack is a past president and former Board Member of Construction Owners Association of America (COAA), and continues to serve on a number of committees for the organization, including chairing the COAA Peer Review Committee. While president of that organization, he was part of the negotiation of COAA's entry into ConsensusDOCS. Jack lead MSU’s efforts to implement an Integrated Project Delivery agreement for a $14m food service project, which was the first IPD project at public university. He is a former contracting officer with the Office of Naval Research. Jack is married to Jean, and they have 2 children.
Current Committee(s)
AIA-AIA Liaison Sub Committee