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Construction leadership requires more than technical expertise. It demands the ability to manage contracts, engage stakeholders, navigate changing project requirements, and make informed decisions.

This presentation will introduce the PMI Construction Professional (PMI-CP)™ certification, exploring its four core domains through practical jobsite scenarios that demonstrate how these principles apply to everyday construction challenges.

We’ll also discuss how complementary certifications—including PMP®, PMI-SCP™, PMI-CPMAI™, and PMI-CSPP™—work together to strengthen project leadership.

Finally, I’ll share what serving as PMI Global Construction Ambassador for Pennsylvania means to me and how we’re working to connect PMI chapters, universities, and industry professionals to develop the next generation of construction leaders.

Shane Acernese, MBA, PMP®, PMI-CP™, PMI-SCP™, PMI-CPMAI™, PMI-CSPP™, CLMC®, CLEP™

Shane Acernese is Managing Partner, Corporate Strategy & Industry Relations at American Eagle Solutions and AES Supply, with nearly two decades of experience across construction, infrastructure, energy efficiency, supply chain management, and business leadership.

As PMI Global Construction Ambassador for Pennsylvania, Shane collaborates with universities, PMI chapters, and industry organizations to advance construction project management education, professional certification, and workforce development.

He holds multiple PMI and industry certifications, an MBA from Edgewood University, and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration in Leadership Excellence. His doctoral research examines how academic education, professional certifications, and experiential learning influence leadership effectiveness in construction and infrastructure.

Shane is passionate about connecting education with real-world experience to develop stronger leaders and improve project outcomes.