WHETHER WE DESIGN, BUILD, OR EXECUTE LARGE-SCALE PROJECTS, WE ARE COMMITTED TO:
Tracking that protects the project
PDA strengthens the foundation behind workforce, compliance, and engagement by building systems that are consistent, scalable, and audit-ready.This includes:
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Workforce tracking systems for local hires, disadvantaged workers, underserved participation, and apprenticeship goals
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Workforce database setup and management, including dashboards and metric tracking
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Document control and audit-ready compliance workflows
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Prime/sub onboarding systems: checklists, forms, workforce documentation standards
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Certified payroll (CPR) tracking support, issue logging, and correction workflows
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Weekly reporting systems that improve transparency, visibility, and accountability
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Project closeout documentation systems aligned to agency verification requirements
Our commitment: professionalize workforce and engagement coordination, not improvise it.
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Engagement that is real, not performative
We expand engagement beyond announcements and flyers by delivering a community connection that is consistent, relationship-based, and responsive.This includes:
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Community meeting facilitation, briefings, roundtables, and stakeholder coordination
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Stakeholder mapping and relationship management
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Targeted outreach strategies to reach disadvantaged and underserved communities
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Workforce partner coordination with Community-Based Organizations, Unions, Training Programs, and Local Agencies
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Youth, school, and community partnerships to support workforce pipelines
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Public communication support: outreach campaigns, RSVP tracking, summaries, and follow-through
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Community inquiry/complaint intake coordination (when required) to maintain transparency
Our commitment: Earn trust through visibility, follow-through, and respect.
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Outcomes that show up in the numbers
Direction means nothing without delivery. We focus on measurable outcomes that translate into real impact and documented progress.This includes:
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Workforce recruitment coordination and verified placement tracking
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Hiring event planning, execution, and reporting with real employer participation
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Worker intake, eligibility verification, enrollment support, and referral tracking
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Disadvantaged Worker certification support and documentation tracking
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Subcontractor participation tracking: DBE/SBE/MBE/WBE/DVBE/LBE/LSBE utilization reporting
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Small Business outreach support to increase participation and compliance
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Labor Compliance support deliverables: documentation, tracking, onsite verification support
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Monthly/Weekly metrics shared through dashboards, reporting summaries, and trend reporting
Our commitment: Deliver results that can be verified, not just claimed.-
Long-term impact beyond the project
Our highest goal is ensuring the work doesn’t end when the project ends. We build opportunities that last, so the community benefits long after the final report.This includes:
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Developing long-term workforce pipelines between communities and employers
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Supporting career pathways (not just job placements)
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Youth engagement systems that connect young residents to real construction pathways
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Strengthening community partnerships that remain active beyond project completion
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Workforce + compliance systems that can be replicated across projects and regions
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Building local workforce capacity so future projects hire locally by default
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Closeout deliverables that leave behind structure, proof of impact, and future-ready models
Our commitment: Leave behind systems, relationships, and outcomes that outlive the construction schedule.-
ceo's words
pamela penn
Construction is about more than building a project. It is about creating opportunities and making sure the communities where these projects are built have a voice and a place at the table.
For more than 20 years, PDA Consulting Group has worked alongside owners, contractors, and project teams on some of the most significant infrastructure, transportation, aviation, stadium and arena, healthcare, and public works projects throughout Los Angeles and beyond.
Our role is to help our clients successfully navigate the community, workforce, youth engagement, and business requirements that come with major construction projects.
We work directly with contractors, small and local businesses, workers, community organizations, school districts, and residents to connect opportunities with the people and businesses who can benefit from them.
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I started PDA because I saw a need for a company that could bring people together, get results, and help make sure that major investments in our communities create opportunities beyond the construction site.
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That remains our focus today.
Pamela Penn
President & CEO
Pamela Penn
PRESIDENT
Why PDA? “I believe economic opportunity should reach the communities where projects are built. Throughout my career, I saw talented individuals, local businesses, and underserved communities overlooked despite significant public and private investments in their neighborhoods. PDA bridges that gap by creating pathways to jobs, workforce development, and community engagement that deliver meaningful and lasting benefits for the people most impacted by these projects.”
Evan Simmons
VICE PRESIDENT
Why PDA? “PDA has given me the opportunity to align my purpose with my profession. Every day feels less like a job and more like a calling. The true reward is helping others find pathways to meaningful employment opportunities.”
Jermall Lane
WORKFORCE / OUTREACH MANAGER
Why PDA? “My purpose in life is to be of service. I take pride in building genuine connections that turn into opportunities for others.”
Brooke Duncan
OFFICE MANAGER
Why PDA? “I believe in PDA’s mission, and I truly enjoy ensuring the office runs efficiently while supporting the team’s work.”
Mya Thomas
JOBS COORDINATOR
Why PDA? “I love what I do because every project is a chance to open doors, mentor future construction professionals, and create measurable impact in workforce diversity and inclusion, connecting people to opportunities that change lives.”
Adam Loya
JOBS COORDINATOR
Why PDA? “Working for PDA has been a rewarding experience that brings both the employer and the community together on some of the biggest construction projects in the County.”
Shonteze Williams
LOCAL HIRE FIELD REPRESENTATIVE
Why PDA? “I am passionate about giving individuals in underserved communities the opportunity to truly live, not just exist. This is achieved by helping create pathways to success through careers in construction.”
Tony Jackson
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Why PDA? “I am a public servant. I enjoy helping people get into the construction trades.”
Raquel Bolleau
MULTIMEDIA TEAM
The Multimedia Team is responsible for creating and managing visual and digital content that represents the brand across all platforms. This includes video production, photography, graphic design, editing, and content optimization for social media, websites, and marketing campaigns.
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Tierra Matlock
DIVERSITY INFORMATION SPECIALIST
Why PDA? “My work is grounded in legacy. I drive impact through youth engagement and integrated outreach, events, and project planning, creating real opportunities for communities to flourish.”
Jalen Simmons
YOUTH ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR
Why PDA? “I enjoy what I do because we connect youth to the construction industry through real projects and hands-on exposure. My role ensures students are informed, supported, and prepared as they explore career pathways.”
Anthony Matlock
JOBS COORDINATOR
Why PDA? “I do what I do because I’m passionate about equipping others with the tools to build and access generational wealth.”
meet the team
Our Story
The beginning
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When? - Started in 2006
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Where? - Los Angeles, CA
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Why? - Fulfilling a need for advocacy, monitoring, and compliance for small, diverse businesses seeking work on major projects
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Foundational Scripture - Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord. Thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.”
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Major Transition? - In 2012, PDA expanded its services to include Workforce Development, partnering with local job coordinators as the industry’s focus evolved.​
locations / reach
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Current Location: Los Angeles (CA), near LAX Airport
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Regions Served: Southern California, Statewide, Countrywide​
our 4 FOUNDATIONAL pillars
about
Breaking Barriers & Building Bridges with 30 Years of Advocacy for under-served and historically under-utilized businesses and community residents seeking to participate in Construction projects.