Lance Takehara, P.E., LEED AP

Experience

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  KFC Engineering Management (Now B.K. Consulting)

  Jun 1998 - Sept 2001

  Summer Engineering Intern

  Participated in construction management, architectural support and design, drafting, cost estimating, construction inspection, RFI processing, public relations, surveying, municipal design, and public relations.

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  Sandis Civil Engineers Surveyors Planners

  Mar 2005 - Aug 2010

  -Managed all survey, coordination, design, and construction of a variety of land development and infrastructure projects.-Provided fee proposals, contracts, and actively secured new projects.-Negotiated the permitting process for civil-related improvements with over 20 Bay Area municipalities and utility providers.-Directed in-house survey department for boundary and topographic surveys, lot line adjustments/mergers, easements, dedications.-Controlled project budgets by efficiently managing design team and design process.-Specialized in State of California Provision C.3 for storm water cleansing; formulated company standard calculations.-Participated in the LEED design and documentation process for 10 projects.-Built and fostered strong partnerships with architects and engineers from other disciplines. -Supervised 2 direct reports and 1 CAD drafter; mentored Interns and Junior Engineers. Show less -Designed plans related to demolition, grading, underground utilities, horizontal control, striping and signage, and traffic control.-Performed site ADA barrier identification surveys and produced mitigation plans. -Performed fire hydrant flow tests in the field to determine available flowrate and pressure.-Utilized computer modeling/calculations for water/fire systems, detention basins, retaining walls, and gravity flow systems.-Assisted in site planning, parking lot layout, drive aisle geometry, and fire/trash truck turning requirements.-Produced stormwater cleansing calculations for LEED and State compliance purposes. Show less

  • Project Manager

    Oct 2007 - Aug 2010

  • Project Engineer

    Mar 2005 - Oct 2007
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  Bowers + Kubota Consulting

  Oct 2010 - Jun 2019

  Group Manager responsible for oversight and operation of the Civil Design Group (4 engineers, 2 drafters, and 12 support staff) and all Civil Engineering Design projects. Developed in-house Civil Engineering Design capabilities to complement existing Architectural Design services. Civil Engineer Of Record with Responsible Charge for nearly all design projects at B+K (that required civil) and various other projects as the Prime Consultant. Developed positive relationships with numerous public and private Clients.

  • Manager, Civil Engineering

    Oct 2016 - Jun 2019

  • Project Manager

    Oct 2010 - Oct 2016
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  Paradise Flooring

  Jun 2019 - now

  President