ATLANTA — SmartPM Technologies, a leader in automated project controls and schedule analytics, announced today that Jim Lynch, a recognized expert in construction technology, has joined its Board of Directors. Lynch, who recently completed a distinguished 28-year career at Autodesk, where he served as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Autodesk Construction Solutions, is now turning his expertise to help SmartPM scale its impact in the construction tech space.
Lynch’s decision to join SmartPM is a strong endorsement of the company's role in transforming the construction industry with its schedule intelligence platform. “Of all the companies I’ve seen in this space, SmartPM stood out,” Lynch stated. “They’ve taken something historically complex — schedule data — and made it intuitive, actionable, and impactful. This is exactly the kind of value creation that drives adoption, and I’m excited to help guide their growth.”
At Autodesk, Lynch was instrumental in advancing the role of technology in the construction industry, particularly in establishing Building Information Modeling (BIM) as an industry standard and launching Autodesk Construction Cloud. His work revolutionized the AEC (architecture, engineering, and construction) industry by fostering digital transformation and promoting data-driven decision-making.
Now, as a board member of SmartPM, Lynch will bring his extensive experience to a company focused on empowering construction teams with advanced analytics and insights. SmartPM's platform helps construction project teams gain clarity, control, and profitability by analyzing and visualizing project schedule data.
“Jim has been through many of the same challenges we’re navigating as we scale,” said Michael Pink, CEO and Founder of SmartPM. “His experience building category-defining products, leading teams, and navigating market shifts will be incredibly valuable to us. We’re excited to learn from him and honored to have him on our board. It’s a huge validation of what we’re building.”
SmartPM is already analyzing over 70,000 project schedules annually and continues to grow in its role as a key tool for general contractors, owners, and consultants. In 2024, the company doubled its size and is rapidly becoming an essential part of the construction technology stack.
“SmartPM is solving a major problem that’s plagued construction for decades,” Lynch remarked. “This is more than a board seat. It’s a belief in the mission. The industry is ready for this.”
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SmartPM Technologies is the leading provider of automated project controls and schedule analytics for the construction industry. Built by construction experts, SmartPM transforms raw schedule data into actionable insights that drive better decision-making, mitigate risk, and improve project outcomes. Based in Atlanta, SmartPM is trusted by contractors, owners, and consultants around the world. Learn more at smartpm.com.
Originally reported by Jaime Buice in Construction Dive.