Richard Brakewood Joins Project Cost Solutions

Before joining PCS, Brakewood worked as vice president at Jones Lang LaSalle where he successfully managed large multisite projects for global banking, telecom and retail clients. PCS will leverage Brakewood’s knowledge of how to blend information technology with people and processes to drive sustained efficiencies, increased profitability and greater overall client satisfaction.

“We are a growing team of capital cost experts, and we are extremely pleased to have Richard join us,” said Lee Thomas, CEO of PCS. “His experience in engineering, construction and procurement for over 30 years will be a great asset to us and our clients.”

Brakewood was one of the founding partners of Alliance Project Advisors. He has extensive experience working in a vendor-neutral advisory capacity, representing clients in diverse areas such as construction project management, project controls, strategic sourcing, acquisition and advisory services. He is well-known in the construction industry as being a trust-worthy high performer who works to ensure project success.

“I had the pleasure to with work with PCS professionals on a client engagement, and I was impressed with the level of professional talent and experience of the PCS team. They are building a stellar reputation as capital cost advisors where they compete against top capital cost advisory firms most of whom are international firms,” said Brakewood. “I am both proud and excited about the opportunity to join such an esteemed group of colleagues.”

Brakewood received his bachelor’s degree in civil and environmental engineering from Cornell University in New York. He is a licensed engineer in five states including, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.