Todd Springer, PE

Experience

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  Ontario Ministry of Transportation/ Ministère des Transports de l’Ontario

  Jan 1991 - Aug 1991

  Assistant Project Engineer

  Same as above - This was part of Co-Op education work term, and then started with MTO upon graduation.

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  Ontario Ministry of Transportation/ Ministère des Transports de l’Ontario

  May 1992 - Jan 1994

  Assistant Project Engineer, Bridge Office

  Responsible for the detailed checks of bridge designs by consultants for local agency bridges. Reviewed type, size and location, environmental, hydrology, and geotechnical reports. Completed structural analysis and design code checks. Reviewed plans, construction specifications, and designs for conformance with the bridge design codes and MTO and Ontario Provincial Standards. Completed load ratings and determined truck weight posting requirements. Completed s inspections of existing in-service bridges for truck load limit postings. Show less

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  AECOM (Totten Sims Hubicki Associates)

  Aug 1994 - Nov 1997

  Structural Project Engineer

  My duties varied from project to project and ranged from some or all of the following related to bridge engineering: Completed preliminary/detailed structural analysis, evaluations and designs; design for construction staging and maintenance of traffic; supervised the preparation of, and checked, construction drawings; prepared construction specifications, quantity calculations and “Engineer’s Cost Estimates”; completed reviews of shop drawings; completed site visits, inspections of existing in-service bridges, specialty inspections, and condition surveys of bridges; and obtained input and/or approvals from government agencies, utility companies, and other stakeholders, as part of environmental permits, detailed design, and construction. Oversaw and reviewed work by CAD technicians. Completed checks of work by peers. Show less

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  LEA Group

  Nov 1997 - Jul 2002

  Senior Structural Engineer

  My duties varied from project to project and ranged from some or all of the following related to bridge engineering: prepared proposals, work plans and design fee estimates; prepared feasibility studies and preliminary design reports; completed preliminary/detailed structural analysis, evaluations and designs; designed for construction staging and maintenance of traffic; supervised the preparation of, and checked, construction drawings; prepared construction specifications, quantity calculations and "Engineer’s Cost Estimates”; completed construction assistance and reviewed shop drawings; supervised/completed site visits, routine inspections, specialty inspections, and condition survey of bridges; and obtained input and/or approvals from government agencies, general public, utility companies, and other stakeholders, as part of environmental assessment process, feasibility studies, detailed design, and construction. Oversaw and reviewed work by junior engineers, engineering Co-Op students, and CAD technicians. Completed checks of work by peers. Reviewed and used reports by coworkers and sub consultants (ex. hydraulic, foundation, environmental, etc reports). Show less

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  Ontario Society of Professional Engineers

  Apr 2000 - May 2001

  Director, First Board of Directions

  Mr. Springer was appointed to be a director on the first board of directors of the OSPE. This board set up a non-profit company, including development of the articles of incorporation and by-laws of the corporation, and the hiring of key staff. Setting up of the organization involved working with management consultants who were expert in creating effective advocacy non-profit companies for professional and para-professionals. Mr. Springer was extensively involved in the following advocacy issues: Qualifications Based Selection of Engineering Consultants; and mutual recognition agreements for Professional Engineers. Show less

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  WSP

  Jul 2002 - Jul 2003

  Senior Structural Engineer

  My duties included the following as they related to bridge engineering: prepared preliminary analysis and design; preliminary design for construction staging and maintenance of traffic; supervised the preparation of, and checked, construction drawings; quantity calculations and “Engineer’s Cost Estimates”; provided engineering services during construction including construction site inspection and reviewed of shop drawings.

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  CH2M

  Jun 2003 - Jun 2014

  Senior Project Manager

  Ultimately, I was a Senior Project Manager for transportation projects with a bridge focused where I oversaw multidisciplinary tasks and staff. These projects involved extensive interdisciplinary coordination. I was also the task manager on large projects overseeing the bridge component and interfacing with discipline leads for other tasks. For a couple of years, I was the Structure and Bridge Program Lead on the $5B VA Mega Projects Program.My duties varied from project to project and ranged from some or all of the following related to transportation structures: Client service management; preparing proposals, work plans and design fee estimates; feasibility studies and preliminary design reports; inter-disciplinary coordination; completing preliminary/detailed structural analysis, evaluations and designs; design for construction staging and maintenance of traffic; supervising the preparation of, and checking, construction drawings, prepare construction specifications, quantity and “Engineer’s Cost Estimates”; providing engineering services during construction including construction site inspection and review of shop drawings, routine inspections, specialty inspections, and condition surveys of bridges; obtained input and/or approvals from railroad companies, utility companies and other stakeholders; and assisted with over oversaw environmental assessment process, environmental permits.I oversaw the work by junior and intermediate level engineers, and CAD technicians. I completed checks of work by peers. I reviewed and use reports by coworkers and sub consultants (ex. hydraulic, foundation, environmental, etc. reports. Show less

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  Virginia Department of Transportation

  Jun 2014 - now

  I am a Program Manager in the Bridge Maintenance/Management Program Area in the S&B Division. In this role, I develop guidance for design & construction practices for bridge maintenance, repair & rehabilitation. This includes developing accelerated construction techniques to allow major repair work to be completed on interstate bridges. I also provide input on durability, inspectability & maintenance of new bridge details & construction. Determine &/or develop feasible repair, maintenance & rehabilitation methods to minimize upfront costs & life cycle costs. I complete technical reviews on bridge maintenance, repair & rehabilitation projects. I assist in the contract development & delivery of design build, PPP & PPTA projects on bridge maintenance, repair & rehabilitation projects.I use bridge management system software & further analysis to determine bridge programs at a statewide & District level. I am currently assisting with BMS tools including developing new deterioration rates/transition probabilities, action effectiveness, recommended actions, etc. Work with multi-objective prioritization formulas used to select projects for funding. Complete annual reports to determine statewide bridge & ancillary structure bridge preservation program requirements. Coordinate with Districts on project candidate selection when funding becomes available.My role includes working with the Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC) in various research & implementation projects for the maintenance, repair & rehabilitation of bridges & related structures.I provide supervision & leadership to technical staff as needed; prepare reports; present information to a wide range of audiences; & work & collaborate with internal/external customers including executive management, other Divisions of VDOT, Districts staff, the VTRC, stakeholders, consultants, contractors, suppliers & others. Show less

  • Assistant State Structure & Bridge Engineer for Design & Project Delivery, Central Office

    Feb 2022 - now

  • Program Manager, Bridge Maintenance/Management, Structure & Bridge Division, Central Office

    Jun 2014 - Feb 2022