James Sippel

James Sippel is an experienced professional in project management and business development, with a career spanning several decades in the engineering and construction industries. Currently serving as a Senior Project Manager at NV5 since March 2021, Sippel oversees key projects in the commercial and healthcare sectors, including work with major clients such as Bank of America, CIGNA, MIT, and Simmons College. Prior to this role, Sippel held various positions at Vanderweil Engineers, where project management responsibilities included significant projects like the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center and Serono Labs. As a Vice President at Syska Hennessy Group, Sippel led major initiatives for high-profile clients, including the Georgia Aquarium and multiple financial institutions. Sippel's career began in 1980 as a project electrical engineer, gradually advancing to co-managing principal, with extensive experience in both national and international projects. Sippel earned a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering from Penn State University.