About

Synta Consulting

Synta Consulting is a specialist consultancy in Project, Contract and Commercial Management. We work with clients across construction, infrastructure and complex projects — providing the expertise, rigour and independence needed to deliver successful outcomes.

Our Experience

Synta Consulting's expertise is the combined expertise of its two co-founders. Every engagement is led and delivered directly by Ramona Popa and Ionut Popa — senior practitioners with hands-on backgrounds in project delivery, contract administration and commercial management across major programmes worldwide. Clients are not passed to junior teams or generalist advisors. They work with the people who built the firm.

Our Approach

Senior-led

Every engagement is led and delivered by senior consultants. Clients work directly with the people who have the expertise.

Independent

We provide objective advice, free from the conflicts of interest that can affect larger, multi-service firms.

Outcome-focused

Our work is measured by results — programme certainty, cost control, risk mitigation and dispute avoidance.

Credentials

Project Management

End-to-end project and programme management across major construction and infrastructure projects, from inception through to completion and handover.

Construction Management

Hands-on construction management experience across complex, high-value programmes — covering site oversight, contractor coordination and delivery to programme and budget.

Contract Administration

Extensive experience administering NEC3, NEC4, FIDIC and bespoke contract forms on major infrastructure and building projects.

Commercial Management

Full commercial lifecycle management — procurement, valuations, cost reporting, forecasting and final account — protecting client interests at every stage.

Claims & Disputes

Track record in claims preparation, assessment and resolution, including expert support in adjudication and arbitration proceedings.

Our Partners

Ionut Popa

Co-founder & General Director

Ionut Popa is co-founder and director of Synta Consulting. He brings extensive experience in project and construction management across major infrastructure and building programmes. His background covers the full delivery lifecycle — from project controls and programme management through construction oversight, contract administration and stakeholder management on complex, high-value projects.

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Ramona Popa

Co-founder & Partner

Ramona Popa is co-founder and partner of Synta Consulting. She brings extensive hands-on experience in project, contract and commercial management across major construction and infrastructure projects. Her background spans the full project lifecycle — from programme management and procurement through contract administration (NEC, FIDIC and bespoke forms), commercial reporting, claims management and dispute avoidance.

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