Steven Sams, P.E.

Experience

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  Union Pacific Railroad Company

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

  Manager of Track Maintenance ­ Los Angeles Service Unit* Lead and managed day-to-day activities for proper inspection and maintenance to guarantee safe operation of the railroad* Directly supervised track maintenance gangs to ensure maximum productivity and quality of work* Upheld strict compliance with Federal Railroad Administration, Public Utilities Commission, and Union Pacific standards* Inspected railroad track via hy-rail, train ride, and walking the track* Collaborated with public utilities and private parties to complete railroad maintenance projects* Addressed industry concerns related to railroad facilities, inspection, and maintenance* Responded to emergencies such as storms, crossing accidents, and derailments* Maintained balanced budget* Promoted a safe working environment, oversaw an injury free workforce* Trained new and current employees in the maintenance and safety standards of Union Pacific* Educated public about railroad safety through discussion and Q&A sessions Show less Sunset Service Unit* Graduated from Union Pacific's `Operation Management Training' program* Completed over 100 training courses related to railroad operation, inspection, maintenance, safety, communication, and management* Developed business cases for maintenance projects and hiring programs* Created project books outlining railroad maintenance projects* Directly supervised track construction gangs to complete projects safely and on schedule* Oversaw international freight interchange between the United States and Mexico Show less

  • Manager - Track Maintenance

    Jun 2011 - Jan 2012

  • Engineering Associate

    Jan 2010 - Jun 2011
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  Wisconsin Department of Transportation

  Jan 2012 - Oct 2019

  -Develop specifications, special provisions, and estimates for railroad construction projects-Review and approve design drawings related to railroad construction projects-Coordinate environmental permitting and documentation-Manage project construction to completion, including quality control, changes, billing, and regulatory compliance-Approve permitting of utility installations on railroad R-O-W-Perform compliance inspections on track and structures in accordance with WisDOT standards-Supervise construction contractors to complete projects safely, on schedule, and under budget Show less

  • Grade Crossing Safety Engineer

    Mar 2019 - Oct 2019

  • Railroad Facilities Engineer

    Jan 2012 - Oct 2019
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  Benesch

  Oct 2019 - now

  Developing and maintaining relationships between public agencies and private railroad companies to ensure public-private projects are completed on time and under budget.

  • Senior Public Project Manager

    Jan 2025 - now

  • Public Project Manager II - Railroad Division

    Jan 2024 - Jan 2025

  • Public Project Manager - Railroad Division

    Oct 2019 - Jan 2024