How do you become an SSP project manager? SSP project managers are carefully selected based on their experience, personality and ability to move projects across the finish line. We are excited to introduce our two newest SSP project managers! Zach Jannasch, who comes to us from the oil and gas industry, and Diane Causey, who comes to us from a GIS and asset-management for utilities background.

Introducing SSP Project Manager Zach Jannasch

Zach Jannasch, who was born and raised in Houston, Texas, went to Colorado State University and graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering. Zach started in the oil and gas industry as a field engineer, then worked his way into a project management role for pipeline integrity. He performed that work for five years total, four of which he spent as a PM — in total leading more than $10 million in projects.

Why become an SSP Project Manager?

Zach: I really enjoyed some of my initial conversations, especially with Clarke Wiley. Initially, I was concerned with my lack of GIS expertise, but Clarke said that with my pipeline and PM background, the GIS knowledge would come quickly. Clarke was excited to grow the SSP pipeline practice, and after talking to him, I was excited to be part of it too. I’ve enjoyed my time here so far. Everyone has been nice and helpful, and I really enjoy the smaller company aspect.

What do you do for fun?

Zach: I enjoy snowboarding, working out, and drinking craft beer. I also enjoy playing sports and video games. I was always very active growing up. My parents learned quickly that I needed to do something physical every day. So I did martial arts for a number of years with my dad. I also played soccer, football, basketball, and baseball, and was also part of a swim team.

Introducing SSP Project Manager Diane Causey

Diane Causey was raised in Toronto, Canada. She moved to Houston after college to take a job with a GIS software vendor there. Diane liked it so much — racing catamarans and playing tennis in her free time — that she never returned to Canada. She stayed in Houston for eight years and then continued her career in Denver with a start at Convergent Group. Diane has been doing GIS project and program management with a heavy focused on network asset management for utilities and cable / broadband providers. Her projects have involved large data migrations, custom tools development, and maintenance program management. Her focus has been on risk and conflict management, and scope and schedule development.

Why become an SSP Project Manager?

Diane: There’s a passon and energy here. It is an industry respected team that’s lean and nimble, but balanced with a responsible application of solid delivery processes.

What do you do for fun?

Diane: I am an avid hiker, and I enjoy hiking above 10,000 feet. I recently completed the Wilderness Trekking School with the Colorado Moutain Club. That involves backcountry navigations with an old-fashion maps and compasses. I also did self-arrest drills with an ice axe, speeding head first down St. Mary’s Glacier. I really enjoy spending time with family. My daughter is currently completing her Masters in Interior Architecture and Product Design at Kansas State. She has an internship in Austin next semester with a design manufacturing company.

Interested in becoming an SSP Project Manager?

Check out available positions on the SSP careers page.