July 31, 2025
Ann Arbor, Michigan – CIS, the nation’s leading builder of resilient water infrastructure, is delighted to announce its recognition as an A/E/C Employer of Choice® by PSMJ Resources in its 2025 awards, ranking within the Top 5. The Employer of Choice Award is the AEC industry’s premier recognition of firms that have mastered workforce retention and productivity by achieving the highest level of employee engagement.
PSMJ Resources, the industry’s authority in A/E/C business excellence, evaluates firms via a rigorous employee survey across 47 engagement dimensions—weighted by participation rate and overall score. CIS earned its Top‑Ten status through exceptional performance in leadership transparency, growth opportunities, flexible work practices, collaboration, and inclusive culture.
“Being named a Top‑Ten Employer of Choice® is a good reminder of our team’s dedication,” said Sanjiv Sinha, Ph.D., CEO and Board Member at CIS. “This award affirms our culture is well‑intentioned and impactful, and one that must always keep evolving. We’re also inspired by the feedback provided by PSMJ.”
“We are aligned with our broader mission, and work to resonate it across the team,” said Beth Porter, Human Resources Director at CIS. “We conduct employee surveys several times a year and take the feedback seriously as we know improvement is a process. HR also holds regular one-on-one check-ins to stay connected and understand how people are doing.”
A national leader in green stormwater solutions, CIS specializes in navigating public procurement, managing program controls, scheduling, subcontractor negotiations, and risk management. The company also excels in identifying and assessing private property for future projects in urban settings, creating win-win strategies for both private and public stakeholders. CIS helps lower barriers to entry for local workforce participation by engaging a diverse network of subcontractors and organizing them into an ecosystem that aligns with government environmental infrastructure best practices.
About CIS
CIS is a national leader in the development and implementation of public infrastructure solutions, focusing on improving the environmental, economic, and social condition of the nation’s infrastructure through solutions that drive local economic inclusion and equity, reduction of public risk, and increased community investment and buy-in.
CIS also offers related advisory expertise and services on topics including nature-based solutions, climate resilience, disaster prevention, environmental justice, green stormwater infrastructure, environmental finance, water affordability, and public trust. For more information, please visit www.cisolutions.com.
About PSMJ Resources®
PSMJ Resources is a leading consultancy for A/E/C firms, offering research, benchmarking, education, and the prestigious Employer of Choice® award to drive organizational excellence.
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