Papocchia is the Transportation market sector leader for GFT’s Buildings & Places Business Group, guiding major programs that support architecture and integrated building design for complex transit and transportation stations, operations and maintenance facilities, and infrastructure upgrades for clients nationwide.

With over 25 years of experience, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to projects and helps teams deliver thoughtful, future-ready solutions. Known for his collaborative approach, Papocchia works closely with clients and project teams to navigate large-scale programs and keep projects aligned from vision through delivery. His work includes helping adapt and modernize existing facilities to improve accessibility and create more human-centered experiences for the people who use them every day.

Papocchia is especially skilled at bringing together diverse expertise to solve challenges, strengthen project outcomes, and support long-term performance for the communities and systems these facilities serve.