McQuestion of RFWalsh Collaborative Partners earns CPPO designation

According to RFWalsh Collaborative Partners, Jean McQuestion was named a certified public procurement official (CPPO)through the office of the inspector general of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Through the Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official program (MCPPO) for school project designers and owner's project managers, individuals are certified to procure products and services under state bidding laws. As assistant project manager, McQuestion acts as a liaison for project teams, architects, consultants, general contractors and site personnel to ensure smooth, flawless communication between all parties involved. Her responsibilities include maintaining the project calendar, compiling monthly reports, generating meeting minutes and working with teams to gather information. "We couldn't be happier to announce Jean's MCPPO accreditation," said Jack Hobbs, president and CEO of RFWalsh. "RFWalsh Collaborative Partners has a long history of collaborative work with educational institutions, and so we find this certification to be a very important and well utilized accreditation for both our employees and clients as well as in line with our company goals and values." RFWalsh Collaborative Partners has spent 30 years serving a variety of industries, including education, healthcare, life sciences, commercial and residential real estate throughout New England. A graduate of Northeastern University, McQuestion currently resides in Waltham. Her project experience includes current work for Natick High School and previous projects for Tufts University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. About RF Walsh Collaborative Partners: RFWalsh Collaborative Partners is a leading project management firm that helps clients across industries realize their building vision and goals. RFWalsh Collaborative Partners understands that effective project management requires a real partner. That's why the firm works collaboratively with clients, providing strategic insight and planning from a project's inception through every stage of the design and building process. Headquartered in Boston, RFWalsh Collaborative Partners has more than 30 years of experience guiding healthcare, life sciences, academic, commercial and residential projects to successful completion. A customized team is assembled for every project that matches each client's needs with the individual expertise and strengths of company staff to deliver smart, innovative solutions and valuable guidance. RFWalsh Collaborative Partners is currently providing project management services for more than 25 clients throughout New England, totaling over $1.5 billion in capital development. For more information, visit www.rfwcp.com.