Favorite Project: The Cambria Hotel at Broad and Locust

Lea Cosenza brings 10 years of experience as a structural engineer to The Harman Group. As Project Manager, she guides the structural design process and is responsible for coordinating the design disciplines and project goals. She enjoys working with clients to come up with creative solutions to achieve intricate architectural features.

Lea’s expertise includes structural engineering for new buildings, expansions and historic renovations.  She has a wide range of knowledge of existing structures and has a strong attention to detail.  Her portfolio has encompassed higher education, cultural, commercial and residential projects for clients such as the University of Virginia, Thomas Jefferson University and the National Academy of Science.   Lea sets herself apart during the Construction Administration phase and responds quickly to RFI’s and shop drawings.

She earned Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Civil Engineering from Villanova University, and has authored articles for such publications as Modern Steel Construction Magazine.