Douglas Roberts AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, MCPPO

Principal, Senior Project Manager, Community Market Sector Leader

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Douglas K. Roberts, AIA, LEED AP, MCPPO is a Principal and Senior Project Manager with more than 40 years of experience leading complex civic, educational, municipal, public safety, mixed-use and healthcare projects. In his Sector Leader role, Doug collaborates with our corporate and project leaders to develop and execute on the firm’s new business and visibility strategy in the sectors of public and independent schools, higher education, public safety/justice, civic/community and projects with Tribal Nations.

Over four decades of practice, Doug has managed projects at a variety of scales and delivery methods, developing an exceptional ability to balance the many technical, operational and organizational factors that influence project success. Recognized for his measured communication, thoughtful leadership and steady approach, he helps clients see projects in their full context, working to carefully balance technical requirements, stakeholder priorities and long-term project goals.

Doug believes architecture is an act of stewardship—of resources, relationships and the trust clients place in their design teams. Whether coordinating complex projects, mentoring colleagues or helping clients navigate difficult decisions, he approaches every challenge with careful preparation, thoughtful collaboration and a commitment to delivering lasting value. Doug is NCARB certified and a Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official (MCPPO). He earned a Bachelor of Science in Design from Clemson University and a Master of Architecture from The Ohio State University. Doug has been a member of the JCJ team since 2006.

Project Experience

  • K–12 education
  • Higher education
  • Civic and municipal facilities
  • Public safety and justice
  • Healthcare
  • Mixed-use developments

Representative Clients

  • City of Hartford
  • Mercy Hospital
  • Tyngsborough Public Schools
  • University of Massachusetts Lowell
  • Winn Development

Representative Projects

  • Ellis Block Apartments – New Britain, CT
  • Greenwich Public Safety – Greenwich, CT
  • Portsmouth Middle School – Portsmouth, NH
  • Tyngsborough Middle School – Tyngsborough, MA
  • University of Massachusetts Lowell eSports – Lowell, MA
Experience

41 Years

Capabilities
  • Project leadership
  • Project planning and feasibility
  • Public sector procurement
  • Design quality management
  • Construction administration
  • Risk identification and mitigation
  • Stakeholder engagement
Professional Leadership
  • Principal, JCJ
  • Community Market Sector Leader, JCJ
Credentials
  • Licensed Architect, registered in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey and Rhode Island
  • Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official (MCPPO)
  • NCARB certified
  • LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP)
Education
  • Master of Architecture, The Ohio State University
  • Bachelor of Science in Design, Clemson University
Affiliations
  • American Institute of Architects (AIA)
  • National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
  • AIA Committee on Architecture for Education
  • Association for Learning Environments (A4LE)
  • Academy of Architecture for Health