CAPITAL PROJECTS ENGINEERING OVERVIEW

Capital Projects Management is a complex engineering endeavor to coordinate all aspects of public projects including:

• Project Study, Siting, Environmental Processing
• Funding and Budget Development
• Engineering Design
• Value Engineering
• Land Acquisition
• Construction Contract Development
• Construction Management
• Administrative and Legal Issue Oversight
• Contract Payment Control
• Coordination with City Resources
• Traffic Control
• Safety

Staff:

Ditas Esperanza, P.E., Capital Projects Engineer
Cy Bozner, Senior Engineering Inspector
Claire Glennon, Administrative Assistant

Staff manages approximately 25 to 30 projects at any given time. Projects to design water lines, sewer lines, street and alley pavement maintenance, sidewalk rehabilitation, building improvements; or constructing public buildings and/or parks; or studies looking at any facilities or utilities are handled by Public Works. Read about some of the projects In Progress or check out what’s currently Out for Bid.

Projects with a major visual and physical impact, such as the improved Veterans Memorial Bridge, involve teamwork from Public Works and other City Departments. Capital Projects Management work includes community outreach using press releases, interviews and public meetings to help inform City residents and businesses about projects.