KHOA TRUONG

Experience

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  Washington State Department of Transportation

  Jan 2007 - May 2012

  Transportation Engineer

  Designed horizontal and vertical alignment and prepared contract plans, specifications, and estimates for structural earth walls, existing pavement removal, and roadway profiles. Developed 15 wall site data packages and coordinated with Bridge and Structures office and Materials Laboratory on the design of five structural earth walls. Monitored task progress and reviewed final product for compatibility with roadway, drainage and earthwork plans. Collaborated with designed technicians to maintain the progress of achieving program deliverable requirements and WSDOT Plans Preparation Manual. Designed roadway geometric, and authored Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control Narrative. Developed construction staging sequence plans for mega projects. Interpreted, analyzed and prepared solutions with proper documentation to design questions from Construction offices.Interpreted, analyzed and applied technical data to drainage designs to assist in the development of contract plans and specifications. Show less

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  City of Pasco

  May 2012 - Apr 2014

  Perform professional Engineering work and administration and consulting work in the design, investigation and construction of street, traffic operation, utility, ground water and wasterwater treatment systems. Prepare contract plans, specifications and estimates for public works project. Act as Project Managers on assigned projects. Provide direction and work oversight of other including consultants, in the preparation of PS&E. Manage the traffic signal infrastructure, School zone flashing beacons and the Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons system. Provide assistants in the comprehensive studies for system master planning of future expansions. Prepare requests for proposals and bids; review contract bids and proposal; coordinate and review of consultants's design works on CIP projects. Response to inquires relative to engineering policies and procedures on specific projects and other department information. Review and approve traffic control plans for Right of Way both private developers and CIP projects. Show less Performs a variety of professional traffic engineering duties including the preparation of designs, specifications, standards, and plans related to traffic signal control systems, and improvements; conduct traffic and transportation studies. Participate in meetings with other departments, outside agencies and citizen groups to provide information in relation to federal, state and city traffic and transportation standards, requirements and guidelines. Prepares for construction projects involving traffic, roads, streets, and drainage systems including detailed designs, plans, specifications and estimates and coordination with other agencies, utilities, consultants and contractors. Prepare request for proposal and bids including reviewing contract bids, and assist in the coordination and review process of consultants' design work. Act as project manager on assigned Capital improvement projects. Prepare engineering designs, specifications, costs and quantities estimates of public works projects. Respond to inquiries relating to engineering policies and procedures on specific projects. Show less

  • Civil Engineer

    Feb 2014 - Apr 2014

  • Associate Traffic Engineer

    May 2012 - Feb 2014
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  Sound Transit

  Apr 2014 - Nov 2017

  •Oversees and coordinates assigned engineering, planning, design, and construction work for transit facilities, involving multiple consultants and contractors; directs work assignments; ensures adherence to quality, budget and schedules; •Serves as a day-to-day project manager for the coordination and development of plans, specifications, general and special conditions, estimates, schedules, and other documentation necessary for advertisement of projects; • Develops and applies design criteria, engineering standards, technical criteria, and quality control and assurance procedures; performs technical review of a variety of plans, agreements, and documents •Manages the progress of the design team including the budget and resources; maintains key project milestones; performs quality control of the design for best practices and code compliancy; distributes plans for review and approval by various sources both internal and external to Sound Transit; and monitors consultants work to determine if they are meeting the duties required by the scope of work.•Performs constructability reviews; reviews plans and specifications for constructability and bid ability at the 30%, 60% 90% and ready to advertise stages; provides suggestions and recommendations for better design; Show less Perform a variety of professional level duties in support of assigned engineering design and construction programs. Supervises, reviews and coordinates all issues related to design, procurement and installation of track; assures the track installation for the entire Link Light Rail Program fulfills design intent as to functionality and service life; monitors all track work related to construction activities;perform other heavy duty civil construction contracts as assigned; accomplishes essential project management correspondence; attends and participates in professional group meetings. Show less

  • Senior Civil Engineer

    Sept 2017 - Nov 2017

  • Civil Engineer

    Apr 2014 - Aug 2017
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  City of Seattle, Department of Transportation

  Nov 2017 - Mar 2021

  Project Manager

  • Serve as Project Manager for Arterial Asphalt & Concrete paving projects, Bike/Ped Facility Projects, Bridge Seismic/Bridge Planning Projects, multi-modal corridor projects, in addition to other capital projects as needed; manage project scope, schedule, and budget from design through construction• Manage consultant contracts and lead project teams from project definition through construction completion• As a licensed Engineer, prepare and/or oversee the design and engineering work performed by project team staff; stamp, sign, and seal engineering plans and drawings on an as needed basis• Conduct project associated public outreach and attend meetings to determine objectives, program plans, and project scope• Develop and negotiate schedules for design and construction; and monitor and coordinate activities of contractors, consultants, committees, community organizations, and users during construction• Coordinate project closeout and budget reconciliation• Monitor and evaluate projects to ensure adherence to project specifications and standards• Prepare reports, correspondence, advertisements, and official documents• Support the planning of capital improvement and other City funded/sponsored projects by preparing necessary documents outlining scope of project, objectives, methodologies, and major duties of project participants• Provide information to the public at public meetings and hearings to explain project activities and answer questions• Serve as liaison with other departments and agencies with respect to projects assigned• Coordinate consultant selection process; negotiate and administer consultant contracts; coordinate all aspects of contract between other staff; and evaluate consultant performance• Support department goals in promoting diversity and social justice Show less

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  City of Issaquah, Community Planning & Development

  Mar 2021 - Jul 2022

  Senior Engineer
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  Sound Transit

  Jul 2022 - Dec 2024

  + Leads and manages the delivery of civil engineering elements of major light rail corridor projects+Oversees the design process and ensure compliance with requirements, standards, policies and procedures.+Provides oversight and direction of large engineering consultant contracts; including peer review, design reviews, contract packaging, schedule, budgets, construction support and risk assessments+ Supervise, coaches, trains and motivates staff

  • Senior Design Manager

    Nov 2023 - Dec 2024

  • Light Rail Development Manager

    Jul 2022 - Nov 2023
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  King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks

  Nov 2024 - now

  Senior Project Manager

  Manage Wastewater Capital Projects for the Mouth of Duwamish Program from initial concept to Final Implementation.