Mark Purcell

Mark Purcell serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Construction Management department within the College of Architecture & the Built Environment at Thomas Jefferson University, based at the Jefferson - East Fall Campus. With two decades of industry experience spanning design firms, real estate development, government agencies, and construction companies, he brings extensive practical expertise to academia.

His educational background includes a Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) from the University of Notre Dame.

Professor Purcell specializes in multi-million dollar construction projects for commercial, institutional, government, justice, and higher-education clients, with a strong emphasis on integrating sustainable design principles. His LEED Accredited Professional status and co-founding role in the Delaware Valley Green Building Council underscore his leadership in green building practices. Academically, he teaches contract law for graduate construction management students at Thomas Jefferson University (formerly Philadelphia University), delivers guest lectures at Drexel University’s Westphal College, and instructs adult education courses for the Associated Builders & Contractors trade association.

Actively engaged in professional organizations including the American Institute of Architects, Society of College and University Planners, and National Peace Corps Association, Professor Purcell also contributes to community planning as past Chair of the Westtown Township Planning Commission in Chester County, PA. His career exemplifies the integration of academic instruction with real-world industry leadership.