For over 30 years, Patrick McCafferty has stood at the intersection of vision and reality, helping deliver some of the world’s most iconic buildings, bridges, and public art installations – representing over $50 billion of construction. Known for making the seemingly impossible achievable, he combines technical mastery, business leadership, and creative collaboration to transform ambitious concepts into enduring landmarks.
His ability to unite design excellence, engineering innovation, and commercial leadership has made him a sought-after partner for architects, artists, and institutions pursuing projects of exceptional complexity and significance.
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING LEADERSHIP
Design Professional in Responsible Charge for Arup’s practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, overseeing the firm’s structural engineering operations and ensuring the highest standards of technical excellence, professional responsibility, and regulatory compliance.
PROJECT LEADERSHIP
Responsible for the successful design and delivery of multidisciplinary engineering and consulting commissions worldwide, with profit-and-loss design fee accountability for over $25 billion of construction.
AMERICAS EDUCATION BUSINESS LEADER
Directed Arup’s engagement with higher education institutions throughout North and South America, shaping strategy, fostering client relationships, and guiding multidisciplinary teams in support of some of the region’s most influential academic projects.
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
Lecturer, advisor, and design critic at leading institutions across the globe including Harvard University, Cornell University, Columbia University, MIT, Oxford Brookes University, and the University of Cyprus, shaping the next generation of architects, engineers, and industry leaders.
SELECTED PROJECTS
Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resort | Singapore
Raffles City Chongqing Development | Chongqing, China
Vietnamese-German University | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Samsung Seocho Towers | Seoul, South Korea
King Abdulaziz International Airport | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
New Acropolis Museum | Athens, Greece
Padre Pio Cathedral | Foggia, Italy
Millennium Bridge | London, England
City of Manchester Etihad Stadium | Manchester, England
US Air Force Memorial | Arlington, VA
Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge and Skywalk | San Antonia, TX
Colby College Harold Alfond Athletics Center | Waterville, ME
Northeastern University ISEC Pedestrian Bridge | Boston, MA
Janet Echelman Aerial Sculpture, “As If It Were Already Here” | Boston, MA
Harvard University David Rubenstein Treehouse | Boston, MA
PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENTS AND CREDENTIALS
American Institute of Architects | Allied Individual Member
American Institute of Steel Construction – Stainless Steel Committee | Design Subcommittee Vice Chair
Structural Engineers Association of Massachusetts | Board of Directors
Boston Society of Architects – Architecture in Common | Board of Trustee
ArchitectureBoston Magazine | Editorial Board
Consulting-Specifying Engineer Magazine | Top 40 Under 40
Arup Partnership | Jack Zunz Fellowship
Professional Engineering Licensure | MA, ME, NH, NY, OH, PA, VA
LEED Accredited Professional