DALLAS, TX — Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam Inc. (LAN) announces that Samantha Avila, PE, has joined the firm as a Program Manager with the Dallas/Fort Worth Program Management team.

In her role, Avila will oversee projects under the Irving ISD 2023 Bond Program and Duncanville ISD 2023 Bond Program. She will manage the planning and construction phases of campus and district improvement projects, ensuring they are delivered on schedule, within budget, and aligned with each district’s goals.

Avila brings experience in project and program management for educational facilities. Prior to joining LAN, she served as an Assistant Project Manager, where she coordinated design, construction, and budget management for multiple bond-funded renovation and addition projects totaling more than $100 million.

“Adding Samantha to our program management team strengthens our ability to deliver successful K-12 projects for our clients across North Texas,” said JP Grom, AIA, LEED AP, CCM, Senior Vice President and Business Group Director of Program Management at LAN.

Avila earned both her Master of Science and Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. She is a licensed Professional Engineer in Texas and an active member of the Construction Management Association of America.