RUI PONTE

About PCS

Penney Client Services provides construction management services for clients who need trusted oversight and coordination throughout their projects. We help guide work from planning through completion by managing communication between stakeholders, coordinating documentation, and keeping day-to-day project details organized and on track.

The firm is led by Principals Jon and Rui, who bring deep experience in construction management and a hands-on, collaborative approach to every project. Their leadership emphasizes clear communication, accountability, and attention to detail, ensuring clients feel supported and informed at every stage of the process.

Our focus is on delivering dependable service, strong coordination, and consistent execution so clients can move forward with confidence from start to finish.

Rui Ponte joined Penney Design Group in 2016, bringing with him years of experience as a practicing architect. He is actively involved in the design and construction management of various building types. After founding his own firm in 1989, Mr. Ponte guided its strategic direction before selling it to a national A/E firm. Throughout his career, he has developed a strong client base of private and institutional clients who appreciate his technical expertise, design acumen, and construction management skills.

Mr. Ponte holds a Master of Architecture, graduating summa cum laude, as well as a Bachelor of Architecture, graduating cum laude, from the Tulane School of Architecture in New Orleans, Louisiana. He also earned a B.S. in Architecture from the School of Engineering at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.

As a registered architect in several states, is also certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) and is a member of the America Institute of Architects. His work has garnered numerous awards, including recognition from the New Jersey Society of Architects, the Western Colorado Society of Architects, and the Washington Business Journal, among others. Additionally, he has been honored with the Home & Design Top Designer accolade and received an Honorable Mention in the Residential Architect Design Awards.

Mr. Ponte’s projects and insights have been featured in various prestigious publications, including Design New York Magazine, Inform Magazine, Home & Design Magazine, Washington Spaces Magazine, Southern Living Magazine, Metropolitan Home Magazine, New Jersey Living Magazine, and the New England Design Review.

Mr. Ponte is fluent in written and verbal Portuguese, Spanish and French.

JONATHAN PENNEY

Jonathan Penney started Penney Design Group in 2010. His experience was proceeded by years working at a multi-disciplinary International Architecture Firm where he was Principal of the Commercial Design group.  His expertise spans both new construction and renovation projects which cover a broad range of building types including automotive, mixed-use, retail, office, interiors, industrial, and residential.  Mr. Penney focuses on leading his team through a comprehensive feasibility study to design concept through construction for each of his projects.  He has developed a thorough understanding of economic and market conditions which enables him to provide optimum programming for all commercial developments.  To that end, Mr. Penney works closely with the owners, developers and contractors at the onset of a project to achieve the most viable economic and creative solution available.

Mr. Penney graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and a Bachelor of Architecture from the Catholic University of America. He is registered as an architect in a multitude of states and is National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) certified. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), the Urban Land Institute (ULI), the Development Board for Catholic University Architecture, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), and the Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association (WANADA).

Mr. Penney has been honored with several prestigious awards throughout his career, these include the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Diamond Award of Excellence for Porsche Hunt Valley, the ABC Green Award and ABC Award of Excellence for Mercedes-Benz of Silver Spring, Maryland, and multiple awards from the Association of Builders and Contractors for projects such as Mini of Baltimore County, Mercedes-Benz of Alexandria, Virginia, and American Service Center. Additionally, he received the Aurora Award for Mercedes-Benz of Richmond, Virginia, and the Great American Living Award for the Crabtree Residence, recognized as the Best Home over five million dollars. His achievements also include the ABC Award of Excellence for Mercedes-Benz of Annapolis, Maryland, the Collier Building Industry Association Award for Best Commercial Project for Ferrari of Naples, Florida, and the NAIOP Northern Virginia Retail Award of Excellence for Aston Martin Bentley of Loudoun.

PROJECTS

  • WESSLING LANE

  • DIAMOND ROCK

  • EAST AVENUE

  • LAKE DR

  • WOODLAND DR

  • WONDERLAND BOOKS

  • CK FARMS

  • SANCHEZ