Laura Rampersad Promoted to Senior Project Manager
Modjeski and Masters, Inc. is pleased to announce Laura Rampersad, PE has been promoted to Senior Project Manager. Ms. Rampersad was hired in 2021 to open the Michigan office and is responsible for managing M&M’s operations as well as manage clients and projects in the surrounding region.
She has more than 25 years of experience on Michigan transportation projects and since joining M&M has been building the Michigan practice while supporting regional and national transportation pursuits and projects. Ms. Rampersad's roadway design and traffic engineering experience covers all levels from location studies to final design. Ms. Rampersad’s project experience includes conventional and D/B road, bridge, highway corridor and interchange design projects.
"Building the Michigan Office and bringing five new engineers into the M&M family has been a great honor. Leading a mix of local projects and assisting on major projects in other regions keeps the workday exciting. I am pleased to be recognized for these accomplishments and look forward to continued growth and excellence in Michigan," said Laura.
Ms. Rampersad has been part of many notable projects, which include:
- I-55/I-64 Rehabilitation Project – IDOT, East St Louis
- MDOT Statewide As-Needed Statewide Load Ratings 2023-26
- US 131 Shoulder Repair & Retaining Wall – Allegan County
- I-696 Scoping and Reconstruction from I-275 to Lahser – Oakland TSC
- US-31 over Grand River Lift Bridge Rehabilitation – Grand Haven, Michigan
- M-28 Reconstruction – Munising, Michigan
- M-21 Ramp Design – Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Martin Luther King Drive Design-Build – Detroit, Michigan
- West Michigan Grand Prix track repairs – Grand Rapids, Michigan
"Laura has been an invaluable asset to our Michigan region, bringing a blend of engineering, management, and marketing expertise that has significantly bolstered our presence in this key area. Over her three years with the company, she has demonstrated exceptional development and leadership, contributing to the region's growth," said Jerilyn Hassard, Vice President.
Laura graduated from Purdue University with a Co-op Certificate earned through placements in Chicago and Milwaukee. She earned her master’s degree through Michigan State University while working full-time with a Lansing-based firm. She is a registered Professional Engineer in Michigan, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Wisconsin.
Laura is also Vice President for Women’s Transportation Seminar’s Michigan Chapter and a member of ACEC-MI Transportation Committee and its annual Partnering Workshop Conference Planning Committee.