Ms. Jodi M. McDonald is the senior civilian in New York District, serving as the Deputy District Engineer for Programs and Project Management and Chief of Programs and Project Management Division. As the DDEPM, she oversees a diverse portfolio of Military Construction, Civil Works, Interagency and International Support, and Environmental Remediation studies and projects across the States of New York, New Jersey, and Greenland. She serves as the principal technical advisor and consultant to the District Commander, other District organizations, sponsors and partners, public and private interests, and higher authority on all aspects of the District programs.
Ms. McDonald is a 2000 graduate of the State University of New York at Stony Brook, Marine Science Research Center, with a Masters of Science Degree in Marine Environmental Science (Biological Oceanography) and a 1996 graduate of Rider University with a Bachelor of Science in Marine Science and Biology.
Ms. McDonald began her career in Regulatory Branch in New York District in 2001 after working for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Ms. McDonald has held a number positions in New York District as well as the North Atlantic Division Regional Office. Most recently, Ms. McDonald served as the New York District Chief of Planning Division, where she oversaw the successful completion of the NY and NJ Harbor and Tributaries Study for the East Riser Actionable Element. Prior to returning to the District Office, Ms. McDonald was the Chief of Operations and Regulatory Division for North Atlantic Division. Ms. McDonald was instrumental in the Division’s successful accomplishment of the mission to restore the marine transportation system and reopen Baltimore Harbor following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge into the Patapsco River, Prior to her position in North Atlantic Division, Ms. McDonald served as the New York District Deputy Chief of Operations Division and Chief of the Regulatory Branch.
Earlier in her career, Ms. McDonald held positions in Planning Division, Operations Division, and Regulatory Branch. Ms. McDonald had a lead role in the emergency permitting for dredging in order to assist in the recovery and clean-up efforts in Lower Manhattan following the September 11, 2001 terror attacks.
Ms. McDonald’s awards include the Civilian Award for Humanitarian Service for her work following the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks, several Team Awards and the Commander’s Leadership Award. Ms. McDonald is a certified Project Management Professional, having earned her PMP in 2007. Ms. McDonald is also a recipient of the Bronze Order of the de Fleury Medal.
Ms. McDonald is a native of Brooklyn, NY and currently resides on Long Island with her husband and two children.