John Wilson, PE, PMP

Experience

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  Portland Bureau of Environmental Services

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2015

  Engineering Associate

  Sewer System & Hydraulic Design:* Led the design of public sanitary and storm sewer systems, incorporating stormwater filtration and retention systems, as well as culverts.* Conducted thorough roadway drainage analysis, including curb-spread analysis, to ensure effective and resilient designs.* Prepared comprehensive plans, specifications, and estimates for public advertisement, facilitating the bid process for construction projects.Construction Support:* Provided crucial support to the construction engineering team during the construction phase, ensuring the successful execution of design plans.Innovative Tool Development:* Demonstrated initiative by developing a user-friendly web-based stormwater calculator, enhancing accessibility and efficiency in stormwater management.* The stormwater calculator is accessible at: https://pac.portland.gov/. Show less

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  Portland Bureau of Transportation

  Aug 2015 - now

  Leadership and Strategic Contribution:* Supervised a dedicated team consisting of four engineers, one technician, and an engineering trainee, fostering collaboration and excellence in project execution.* Contributed to the leadership team, actively participating in budgeting, staff allocation, resource management, and change management efforts.* Played a key role in strategic decision-making processes to ensure the overall success of the organization.* Managed the city's historic bid prices and created program-level estimation guides, demonstrating strategic oversight.* Produced Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and best practices guides, contributing to the enhancement of overall operational efficiency.* Developed and authored the Civil Design Guide, establishing standards for design practices within the bureau.* Led the "Quick Build" program, addressing urgent safety issues with innovative and rapid solutions.Civil Engineering Expertise:* Served as the Engineer of Record and Supervising Civil Engineer for a diverse range of capital projects, managing budgets ranging from $500k to $180M.* Responsible engineer for numerous standard drawings, including curb ramp drawings, showcasing attention to detail and adherence to standards.* Experience writing, negotiating, and dispute resolution on heavy civil construction and professional services contracts.* Subject Matter Expert in pavement design, eBuilder, AASHTOWare, hydraulic engineering, InRoads, OpenRoads, estimation, contract management, and federal contract administration.Liaison and Mentorship:* Functioned as a liaison between the bureau and the maintenance operations division, as well as the State of Oregon certification program.* Mentored, guided, and trained new and existing civil engineers, ensuring alignment with current best practices for both local and federally funded capital improvement projects. Show less Roadway Engineering Leadership:* Pioneered the creation, administration, and maintenance of the e-Builder process, showcasing technical proficiency and expertise.* Acted as a Subject Matter Expert in e-Builder processes, contributing to enhanced project efficiency and streamlined communication.* Applied expertise in pavement design for both concrete and asphalt streets, contributing to the longevity and resilience of transportation infrastructure projects.Civil Engineering Expertise:* Served as both Engineer and Construction Manager for a range of Federal-Aid and locally funded transportation infrastructure projects, showcasing versatility in project management.* Functioned as the Roadway Engineer and Engineer of Record, providing expertise on transportation infrastructure projects.Team Leadership:* Led a dynamic team comprising inspectors, technicians, specialists, and consultants, ensuring seamless collaboration and effective project delivery.* Demonstrated proficiency in managing diverse project teams with a focus on achieving project goals. Show less Traffic Engineering Leadership:* Spearheaded the development and maintenance of the PBOT Traffic Manual, Volume 2: Temporary Traffic Control, demonstrating expertise in traffic engineering standards.* Served as the City Work Zone Traffic Engineer, overseeing the implementation of effective traffic control measures.* Acted as the Subject Matter Expert for Temporary Traffic Controls, contributing valuable insights and guidance.* Developed standards and policies pertaining to public accommodations for work in the right-of-way, contributing to a safer and more accessible urban environment.Traffic Engineering Expertise:* Reviewed and designed temporary traffic control plans, ensuring the safety and efficiency of work zones in alignment with regulatory standards.* Authored project specifications for temporary traffic controls and public accommodations, enhancing clarity and adherence to city guidelines.Team Leadership:* Led a team of traffic engineers, technicians, and associates, overseeing the review of work zone traffic control engineering projects.* Demonstrated strong leadership in coordinating and guiding the team towards effective and compliant traffic control solutions. Show less

  • Supervising Civil Engineer

    May 2021 - now

  • Civil Engineer

    Sept 2019 - Apr 2021

  • Traffic Engineer

    Aug 2015 - Sept 2019
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  City of South San Francisco

  Jun 2024 - now

  Associate Civil Engineer

  Project manager and engineer in responsible charge for multi-disciplinary capital projects.Traffic Operations lead engineer and Traffic Advisory Committee chair.Grant writer and Council presenter.