Experience

Sain Engineering Associates Inc.

• United States
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President | COO

  • Aug 2016 - Present

  Brenda is the President and Chief Operating Officer for Sain Engineering Associates, Inc. Prior to holding that position, she served as Vice President of the Global Sustainability Group responsible for nurturing and growing SEA's non-federal clientele. Brenda has over 32 years of professional experience in a leadership role that combines the disciplines of architecture, program management, energy engineering and building commissioning. As an award winning licensed consultant, specializing in owner representation and with over $1 billion dollars of work in place, she understands the nuances of complex, multifaceted programs. Mrs. Phillips has expertise in design coordination, complete financial controls, complex scheduling, regulatory requirements, bidding procedures and construction contract administration. She brings a creative team-based approach to the overall facility development process, with a focus on energy strategy development, commissioning, sustainability and infrastructure solutions. She is a conference speaker providing insight on current industry topics such as big data, the internet of things, total cost of ownership and energy efficiency as an economic driver.By becoming an extension of her client’s staff, Mrs. Phillips’ proficiency and expertise as an owner representative includes Agency and regulatory interface; Sustainability Design and Energy Performance; LEED certification processes; and existing facilities assessment & evaluation. This has allowed her clients to receive seamless management of the highest standards. Her skills have been used in the setting of private industry, academic universities, and municipalities.



Sain Engineering Associates, Inc. (SEA)

• President

  • Aug 2016 - Present

• Vice President, Global Sustainability Group

  • Apr 2013 - Aug 2016



B. Phillips, Inc

• President

  • 1998 - 2013