Primera is thrilled to announce the promotion of Matt Villanueva, PE, to Sr. Roadway Group Manager. Over his 10 years at Primera, Matt has demonstrated exceptional technical skills while building and maintaining meaningful relationships with both his clients and his team. In his expanded role, Matt will continue to showcase his outstanding leadership abilities as he oversees the roadway group, tackling tough infrastructure challenges with confidence and expertise.

Matt specializes in Maintenance-of-Traffic (MOT) and the development of contract plans and documents, including highway geometrics, traffic control and staging plans, signing, traffic analyses, special provisions, quantities and cost estimates, and preparation of public meeting exhibits. In addition to managing complex roadway projects, Matt leads Primera’s Roadway Group, consisting of 14 eager and ambitious employees. His leadership skills are exemplified through his people-focused motivation and emphasis on relationships.

“Matt has built such a strong Roadway team,” says Stacie Dovalovsky, Senior Vice President and Transportation Division Manager. “As a manager, he adds immense value to Primera and we’re proud to acknowledge his hard work.”

Matt studied Civil Engineering at the University of Illinois at Chicago where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree. He worked for several years as a roadway design engineer before joining Primera’s Transportation division where he has quickly moved up the ranks as one of the firm’s strongest roadway designers. In his free time, Matt enjoys spending time with his wife and children and working on his personal photography business.

Founded in 1987, Primera is a full-service, certified woman owned (WBE) engineering design and consulting firm offering a wide range of professional services with a focus in four major areas of expertise: Buildings, Transportation, Utilities, and Consulting. Primera’s core service offerings include a wide range of professional services in the disciplines of mechanical, electrical, plumbing (M/E/P), structural, civil, and telecommunications engineering, as well as commissioning, energy, architecture, sustainability, life safety, lighting, transportation, natural gas, power delivery, project and construction management, and business consulting services.