Resident engineering, CM, QA/QC, inspection, environmental compliance, CADD, and civil/transportation design for major infrastructure programs — from preconstruction through closeout.
Enterprise IT support, systems integration, computer facilities management, IT consulting, and cybersecurity — building and sustaining the infrastructure that powers client operations.
PMIS administration (e-Builder, Unifier), document control, workflow routing, custom reporting, asset management, and construction management inspection for large-scale capital programs.
Scalable temporary and permanent staffing across administrative, technical, IT, and program support — serving federal, state, county, and municipal clients with compliance-driven onboarding.
Active certifications across MDOT, DDOT, WSSC, Baltimore City, and Chicago — the easy choice for primes requiring MBE/DBE participation on public programs.
PLA integrates within the client's program team as an extension of staff — with a track record supporting AECOM, Stantec & Atkins, CDM Smith, Greeley & Hansen / TYLin Group, and Ramboll.
Structured to mobilize within 1–2 weeks of contract award, with pre-qualified pipelines and experienced teams ready for immediate deployment across all practice areas.
Hands-on e-Builder, Unifier, and P6 experience — as both administrator and workflow developer — on programs exceeding $459M in value.
Operating under ISO 9001 QMS principles, CMMI Services Maturity Level 3, and DCAA-compliant financial controls — delivering consistent, auditable service.
Serving DC, Maryland, Virginia, Illinois, and beyond — with certifications and contract vehicles supporting federal, state, county, and municipal programs nationwide.
PLA delivers reliable, high-quality, cutting-edge solutions that enable clients to achieve their mission and enterprise success — through proactive planning, innovation, and a commitment to exceeding expectations.
PL Associates Inc. (PLA) is a specialized engineering, IT management, and program management consulting firm — delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions to public and private sector clients with a team-first culture and commitment to excellence.
PL Associates Inc. was founded on a simple belief: that expert engineering and technology support should be accessible, reliable, and tailored to the real-world complexity that public sector and infrastructure clients face every day.
Based in Washington DC, PLA has grown into a trusted partner for transit agencies, water utilities, municipal governments, and federal clients — providing the specialized expertise that keeps critical infrastructure moving across the DC metro region and beyond.
As a certified Minority Business Enterprise, PLA brings diverse leadership and perspective to every engagement — delivering solutions that reflect the communities we serve. PLA serves as prime contractor on staffing programs and as an embedded subconsultant to firms like AECOM, CDM Smith, Greeley & Hansen / TYLin Group, and Ramboll.
We hold ourselves to the highest standard on every engagement — because our clients depend on us to get it right the first time.
Great outcomes come from great teams. We invest in our people, foster collaboration, and celebrate the expertise each person brings.
We stay current with emerging technologies and best practices — so our clients always benefit from smart, modern solutions.
We treat every client relationship as a long-term partnership — building trust through transparency, responsiveness, and results.
Honest communication, ethical practice, and accountability are non-negotiables in how we operate every day.
As a certified MBE, we are proud to bring diverse leadership and perspective to every project — building infrastructure that serves all communities.
PLA brings certified MBE/DBE status, deep technical expertise, and a genuine team-first culture to every engagement. Let's talk about what we can build together.
From Blue Plains wastewater treatment to WSSC's lead reduction program — PLA delivers specialized engineering, IT, program management, and staffing support across the DC metro region's most complex infrastructure programs.
PLA has supported programs alongside AECOM, Stantec & Atkins, CDM Smith, Greeley & Hansen / TYLin Group, Ramboll, and JMMT — across water, transit, transportation, and technology infrastructure.
QA/QC plan, design reviews (civil, electrical, mechanical, I&C), risk analysis, and scheduling/planning engineering support.
Resident Engineer / CM, inspection support, PMIS experts, and document controls specialist embedded with the CMAR team.
DC Water's Blue Plains AWWTP is the world's largest advanced wastewater treatment plant, serving DC, MD, and VA with 384 MGD treatment capacity. DC Water Blue Plains ↗
Inspection services and construction management / resident engineering embedded within the LFGJV joint venture program team.
Full lead reduction: public/private LSL replacement, restoration, compliance sampling for schools and childcare, and call center staffing.
WSSC Water's Lead Reduction Program targets full LSL replacement by 2030, covering ~1.9M customers across Prince George's and Montgomery Counties, MD. WSSC Lead Reduction Program ↗
Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) — on-call CM services issued via task orders across WSSC Water's capital improvement program.
Construction management, resident engineering, and inspection services deployed as task orders are issued.
WSSC Water invests hundreds of millions annually in capital improvements to water mains, treatment plants, and infrastructure across Maryland. WSSC Capital Improvement Program ↗
PLA is built on a team-first culture — bringing together talented engineers, program managers, and IT professionals passionate about delivering critical infrastructure for the communities they live in.
Don't see a role that fits? We're always looking for great people.
Send us your resume →PLA is a certified MBE firm built on expertise, integrity, and a team-first culture. If that sounds like your kind of place, we'd love to hear from you.
Whether you need an engineering partner, PMIS support, a teaming arrangement for a federal contract, or staffing services — reach out. We respond within one business day.
Our team is available Monday–Friday. For urgent project matters, call either number below.
1200 G St NW, 8th Floor
Washington, DC 20005
508 Overlook Park Dr
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
2113 Emmorton Park Rd, Suite 203
Edgewood, Maryland 21040