Jo AnnPetrillo

Jo Ann Petrillo serves as a Contract Specialist within the PBS R2 Capital Construction Branch of the General Services Administration, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex construction and design acquisitions to modernize federal facilities. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of procurement—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—for high-stakes projects including courthouses, port of entry facilities, and federal office complexes. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the agency’s strategic goals of infrastructure resilience, sustainability, and operational efficiency. Petrillo specializes in negotiated, performance-based contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, frequently managing design-build and construction management-at-risk delivery methods. Petrillo maintains a consistent working relationship with MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, a primary contractor for commercial and institutional building projects. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration grounded in technical competence, past performance, and adherence to federal standards. She engages contractors through competitive bidding processes, fostering transparent and accountable relationships that prioritize quality, schedule adherence, and safety compliance. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 87.5% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, while 12.5% are competitively awarded to 8(a) certified small businesses. This demonstrates a balanced commitment to maximizing competition while strategically supporting socioeconomic programs to expand opportunities for disadvantaged firms. Petrillo’s technical focus centers on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), overseeing the procurement of new construction, renovations, and facility upgrades. She also manages architectural services under NAICS 541310, ensuring seamless integration of design intent with construction execution. Her expertise lies in complex, multi-disciplinary projects requiring coordination among architects, engineers, contractors, and federal stakeholders to deliver mission-critical infrastructure.