City of Newport News – Tech Center Parkway, Newport News, VA
Role: Project Manager
Technology: Bentley Geopak with OpenRoads Technology
Scope: Roadway extension, intersection improvements, utility modeling, stormwater compliance, and multi-stakeholder coordination.
Summary
This project stands out as a career highlight because it demonstrates how strong leadership and disciplined project management can deliver exceptional results. As Project Manager, I didn’t just oversee tasks—I orchestrated a multi-disciplinary effort that combined advanced modeling technology, proactive stakeholder engagement, and rigorous value engineering to meet budget and schedule goals.
My Contributions
- Technology Leadership: Championed full 3D modeling in OpenRoads to analyze subsurface utility conflicts early, reducing risk and avoiding costly redesigns.
- Strategic Problem-Solving: Developed innovative solutions for additional stormwater quality credits to meet environmental compliance.
- Comprehensive Oversight: Directed roadway design, traffic signal design, stream restoration, survey, emergency utility location, structural review, property appraisals, and two value engineering studies.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Led coordination between the City of Newport News, developers, and multiple disciplines—ensuring alignment and smooth approvals.
- Budget & Schedule Success: Delivered a high-profile municipal project on time and under budget, showcasing the impact of disciplined management and best practices.
Impact
- Served as a benchmark for effective leadership and collaboration in complex municipal projects.
- Demonstrated how model-based design and proactive management can streamline delivery.
- Strengthened JMT’s reputation for innovation and reliability in transportation projects.
