Our Team

With strong representation in multiple US cities, SBI’s diverse team of engineers, planners and construction management professionals is poised to respond quickly, helping you develop effective industry solutions.

At SBI, we recognize the interconnectedness of project components and work closely with stakeholders to decipher and resolve each potential challenge before it becomes an issue. We strive to offer thought-provoking ideas that consistently exceed expectations, and our dynamic approach and collaborative spirit distinguish us from our competitors.

Wajdi Atallah

Wajdi Atallah President

For more than 30 years, Wajdi Atallah has collaborated on complex projects in the public and private sectors across the United States, Canada and the Middle East. His portfolio includes transportation hubs, hotels, multi-use buildings, cultural institutions, historic landmarks and state-of-the-art research and health care facilities.

In 1998, Wajdi established SBI Consultants, a strategic advisory firm of engineers, planners and construction management professionals, to help developers manage cost, mitigate risk and successfully achieve their goals. Today, Wajdi’s expertise is regularly sought by project owners, investors, mediators and colleagues who need to ensure that a project is delivered on time and within budget.

Wajdi’s deep understanding of the field, and his highly focused style of evaluation, was established prior to SBI, while he worked for a world-renowned construction leader as a Project Engineer, Scheduler, Cost Engineer, Project Manager, and Superintendent. In these early roles, Wajdi developed a rigorous approach to problem-solving that considers the totality of the project lifecycle, and the myriad ways that precise details connect with the big picture.

Wajdi holds advanced and undergraduate degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Columbia University and is a licensed Professional Engineer. He serves on the External Advisory Board to the Mechanical Engineering Department of Columbia University and has been a member of AACE International, the Urban Land Institute, the Grant Monument Association and other civic organizations.

In 2024, Michelle Grossman and Alexandre Lachaud joined Wajdi Atallah as partners to usher the firm into a new stage of growth and innovation.

 partners  Michelle Grossman   and   Alexandre Lachaud

  • Akram Atallah

    With 40 years of experience, Akram provides Leadership and Advisory Solutions to our clients and manages our team in the planning and risk mitigation of projects.

  • Aldo Pozo

    Aldo provides Technical Solution for our clients. With a background in Engineering and Construction Project Management, he supports our clients by connecting technical details with financial information on projects involving Healthcare, Infrastructure, Hospitality and Build-to-Suit.

  • Alex Lachaud

    Partner and Director of Technical Solution, Alex is experienced in all disciplines on projects involving Healthcare, Infrastructure, Hospitality and Build-to-Suit. He is an Engineer and a Certified Cost Professional.

  • Arsh Punjabi

    With a background in Architecture and Civil Engineering, and certification in CMIT and LEED GA, Arsh supports the team by providing Technical Solution, working on projects ranging from Healthcare to Residential.

  • Avery Toland

    Avery’s experience extends to the US, Europe, and Asia. She supports our senior team in providing Leadership and Technical Solutions on Cultural and Healthcare projects. She achieved her MBA in 2024 from Columbia University.

  • Brett Bisceglia

    With over 30 years of experience in Construction and Real Estate, Brett delivers exceptional Leadership and Technical Solutions for high profile projects in Luxury Residential, Hospitality and Commercial sectors.

  • Dean DelPriore

    With over 20 years of experience in the Design and Construction and Healthcare systems, Dean brings his expertise in Leadership and Technical Solutions to the team, working on projects from Healthcare to Hospitality.

  • Donato Vinciguerra

    Donato leads SBI’s South Florida projects. With 15 years of experience, he brings his expertise in Luxury Residential and Leadership Solutions. Donato is an Engineer with a Master’s Degree in Construction Management from Columbia University.

  • Elias Choueiri

    Elias’s Engineering and Finance background inform his skill in supporting our team providing Leadership and Technical Solutions on assignments involving commercial, infrastructure and healthcare projects.

  • Francois Faure

    With a background in Civil Engineering, Francois assists the team with Technical Solutions on major Infrastructure projects.

  • Gillian Smith

    Gillian is responsible for assisting the team with marketing efforts and is responsible for coordinating Leadership schedules.

  • Joshua Guez

    Joshua is a Certified Scheduling Technician with a background in Civil Engineering. He provides Leadership and Technical Solutions for Luxury Residential and Healthcare projects in the New York and South Florida markets.

  • Koa Vetterlein

    Koa supports the team by providing Technical Solutions, working on Residential projects in New York. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Vanderbilt University.

  • Linda Donofrio

    Linda ensures that SBI team members are apprised of activities within the Company and is responsible for coordinating our Leadership’s schedules. She supports Business Development efforts coordinating proposal writing and delivery.

  • Luke Johns

    A seasoned Project Manager, Electrical Engineer and licensed Facility Management Professional, Luke delivers exceptional Leadership Solutions on Cultural, Hospitality and Commercial projects.

  • Maddali Paci

    By applying her expertise in mathematics and computer science to the construction field, Maddali leads the harnessing of data from historical and ongoing projects and the analysis of trends for future forecasting.

  • Michelle Grossman

    Partner and Director of Leadership Solutions, Michelle is a licensed Professional Engineer with strong Site Planning and Civil Engineering background. She provides invaluable support on Educational, Healthcare and Infrastructure projects.

  • Miguel Roldos

    With a background in Architecture, Miguel provides Leadership and Technical Solutions for the team on major Residential and Mixed-Use projects in New York.

  • Natalia Petricek

    Natalia supports the team’s talent development and HR initiatives, making sure the team has access to the tools and support services they need.

  • Paul Marino

    Paul provides Leadership Solution for our clients. He supports them on projects involving complex Restoration and Risk Mitigation.

  • Peter Iovanella

    Peter delivers exceptional Leadership and Advisory Solutions Commercial, Residential, Hospitality and Infrastructure projects on the East Coast.

  • Qinyang Zhu

    Qinyang combines her skills in Engineering, Finance and Project Management to support the team in delivering Technical Solutions on projects across various disciplines. She manages the workflow across Luxury Residential, Healthcare, Cultural and large-scale Commercial projects.

  • Qiong Wu

    Qiong has degrees and hands-on experience in both Architecture and Construction Management. She provides Leadership and Technical Solutions on projects across various disciplines and sectors including Commercial, Infrastructure, Healthcare and Residential.

  • Rehan Jamadar

    As a Certified Project Engineer, Planning & Scheduling Professional, and a LEED Green Associate, Rehan combines his Civil Engineering and Project Management degrees and skills to deliver Leadership and Technical Solutions on Multi-Use, Healthcare, and Commercial projects.

  • Robert Kubler

    Robert is responsible for apprising our clients of the account status of our agreements as well as ensuring that our service providers are paid timely.