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Making Profits on Alternative Delivery Mega-Projects (A Process)
Making Profits on Alternative Delivery Mega-Projects (A Process)
By Michael Shapiro, PE
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Employee Retention How is your company culture influencing employee retention?
Employee Retention How is your company culture influencing employee retention?
By Michael Shapiro, PE
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How to Improve Your Win Rate on Alternative Delivery Mega-Projects
How to Improve Your Win Rate on Alternative Delivery Mega-Projects
By Michael Shapiro, PE
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How can you ensure your contracts are always relevant?
Have an upfront discussion with you teaming partner. A one sided contract will not suit the parties. Collaborate on what is important to each of you and both parties. Define what is a deal breaker. Both parties need to be transparent to get what they both need. This approach can save much time. Don’t play hide the cheese. This will only work against you in building trust and a long lasting relationship.
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Maine requested the lease for a floating offshore wind research array with up to a dozen turbines capable of generating up to 144 megawatts of…
Maine requested the lease for a floating offshore wind research array with up to a dozen turbines capable of generating up to 144 megawatts of…
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Los Angeles is aiming for a car-free Olympics when the city plays host in 2028, and officials are laying the groundwork now with a plan that includes…
Los Angeles is aiming for a car-free Olympics when the city plays host in 2028, and officials are laying the groundwork now with a plan that includes…
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Treasurer of the Board of Directors
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Projects
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Arizona Department of Transportation, I-17 Design-Build Review, Phoenix, Arizona
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Project principal responsible for the $81 million design-build project for widening of I-17, from Thomas Road to Peoria Avenue (over seven miles). The project included development of the statement of qualification and proposal packages; preparation of concept plans, performance specifications, bid schedule and estimates; technical consultation with ADOT; coordination for preparation of utility designation, soil borings, and mapping along the corridor; and on-board reviews with the selected…
Project principal responsible for the $81 million design-build project for widening of I-17, from Thomas Road to Peoria Avenue (over seven miles). The project included development of the statement of qualification and proposal packages; preparation of concept plans, performance specifications, bid schedule and estimates; technical consultation with ADOT; coordination for preparation of utility designation, soil borings, and mapping along the corridor; and on-board reviews with the selected design-build team. Housed within the design-build team’s project office. Instrumental in the success of the first actual design-build highway project for ADOT. [08/05/1996-02/06/1998]
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Arizona Department of Transportation, MAG Regional Freeway System General Consultant, Maricopa County, Arizona
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Quality assurance engineer responsible for issue resolution; cost estimating, scheduling, earthwork management, construction sequencing, and phasing; utility coordination, right-of-way identification, public relations, and preparation of the 30 percent plans for remainder of the 61-mile, $1.3 billion system. [02/06/1995-02/06/2004]
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Central Mobility Regional Authority, US 183-A Turnpike Design-Build, Austin, Texas Design Build
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Project manager for design services as a subconsultant responsible for 45 percent of the design work for a joint venture. Design responsibilities included roadway, drainage, and traffic. Responsible for all start-up and staff management activities. [02/04/2002-02/06/2004]
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City of San Jose, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport Improvement Program, San Jose, California Design Build
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Project oversight for the design team that included weekly coordination with the design manager, design project engineer, and officer in charge throughout design and construction from inception through completion, including project reviews and coordination with the client. Part of the design-build team involved in the design of both civil and building elements associated with the first phase of major upgrades. The project involves multiple construction packages to improve existing buildings…
Project oversight for the design team that included weekly coordination with the design manager, design project engineer, and officer in charge throughout design and construction from inception through completion, including project reviews and coordination with the client. Part of the design-build team involved in the design of both civil and building elements associated with the first phase of major upgrades. The project involves multiple construction packages to improve existing buildings, build new buildings, build a new parking structure, rebuild roadways and other precursor projects. The city approved a $513 million contract with the design-build team to manage Phase 1 under a progressive contracting mechanism. One major component of work was design and post design of the access roadway system which included new roads and bridges including removal of portions of Terminal C allowing the roadway in front of Terminals B and C to be straightened and widened and increased curb space for passenger drop-off and pick-up. Another roadway improvement is a Terminal A bypass loop to allow traffic not destined for Terminal A to turn off Airport Boulevard onto Terminal Drive without navigating past Terminal A. Roadway improvements are valued at $150 million. [11/09/2006-06/03/2008]
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E-470 Public Highway Authority, E-470/I-70 Design-Build, Denver, Colorado Design Build
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Principal in charge for design of the fly-by project, the first phase of the I-70 and E-470 interchange. Prime design consultant responsible for all design services for the design-build team. The project was designed and constructed within 26 months. Key features were seven new pairs of bridges, including bridges over I-70 and the Union Pacific Railroad. Worked closely with project manager to establish a comprehensive project work plan and a project controls workbook, which was used to…
Principal in charge for design of the fly-by project, the first phase of the I-70 and E-470 interchange. Prime design consultant responsible for all design services for the design-build team. The project was designed and constructed within 26 months. Key features were seven new pairs of bridges, including bridges over I-70 and the Union Pacific Railroad. Worked closely with project manager to establish a comprehensive project work plan and a project controls workbook, which was used to determine earned value on a monthly basis in accordance with the work breakdown structure; developed a cash flow curve based on a resource-loaded schedule; and analyzed the specific requirements for staffing purposes. [02/02/2004-02/03/2006]
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Florida Department of Transportation, I-595 Corridor Roadway Improvements, Broward County, Florida Public-Private Partnership (P3)
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Design project manager working with the concessionaire on the $1.25 billion construction project. Project limits extend from the I-75/Sawgrass Expressway interchange to the I-595/I-95 interchange, for a total project length of approximately 10.5 miles. Highlights of the proposed improvement components include tolled, reversible, ground-level express lanes to be known as 595 Express, serving express traffic to/from the I-75/Sawgrass Expressway from/to east of State Road 7, with a direct…
Design project manager working with the concessionaire on the $1.25 billion construction project. Project limits extend from the I-75/Sawgrass Expressway interchange to the I-595/I-95 interchange, for a total project length of approximately 10.5 miles. Highlights of the proposed improvement components include tolled, reversible, ground-level express lanes to be known as 595 Express, serving express traffic to/from the I-75/Sawgrass Expressway from/to east of State Road 7, with a direct connection to Florida’s Turnpike; improvements to the I-595/turnpike interchange; continuous connection of SR 84 between Davie Road and SR 7; operational improvements including auxiliary lanes on I-595 along with combined ramps, cross-road bypasses, and grade-separated (or braided) entrance and exit ramps; implementation of bus rapid transit (BRT) within the I-595 corridor; 13 sound barriers providing noise abatement for 21 communities; and construction of the New River Greenway, a component of the Broward County Greenway System. [03/30/2009-06/04/2010]
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Lone Star Infrastructure, State Highway 130, Austin, Texas Exclusive Development Agreement (P3)
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Officer in charge and project design director for the major design-build highway. SH 130 links I-35 at SH 195 to I-10. The project included a 91-mile (147-kilometer) segment of new toll roadway, a 6-lane median divided facility, seven system interchanges, 40 ramp toll plazas, 10 mainline toll plazas, and 120 bridge crossings. AECOM is the prime engineering design consultant and part of the consortium charged with designing and building SH 130 and will maintain it for up to 15 years. The total…
Officer in charge and project design director for the major design-build highway. SH 130 links I-35 at SH 195 to I-10. The project included a 91-mile (147-kilometer) segment of new toll roadway, a 6-lane median divided facility, seven system interchanges, 40 ramp toll plazas, 10 mainline toll plazas, and 120 bridge crossings. AECOM is the prime engineering design consultant and part of the consortium charged with designing and building SH 130 and will maintain it for up to 15 years. The total LSI contract is valued at $1.4 billion. [04/08/2002-04/04/2008]
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Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Metro Gold Line - Eastside Extension Light Rail Transit, Los Angeles, California Design Build
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Provided project oversight as part of the joint venture project. The majority of the engineering work was subcontracted to the joint venture, with a portion of the design work undertaken by turnkey subcontractors. MGLEE is an extension of the Metro Gold Line from Pasadena to Los Angeles. The design-build contract (Contract No. C0801) was approximately $900 million and included the design and construction of 5.8 miles of double-track trackwork, including 1.7 miles of double-track trackwork for…
Provided project oversight as part of the joint venture project. The majority of the engineering work was subcontracted to the joint venture, with a portion of the design work undertaken by turnkey subcontractors. MGLEE is an extension of the Metro Gold Line from Pasadena to Los Angeles. The design-build contract (Contract No. C0801) was approximately $900 million and included the design and construction of 5.8 miles of double-track trackwork, including 1.7 miles of double-track trackwork for the tunnels (Contract C0800), and 0.2 miles of double-track trackwork for the US-101 overcrossing (Contract C0802); all systems components including signaling, communications, traction power, and overhead catenary system for the entire MGLEE project; six at-grade passenger stations with train control and communications room for Little Tokyo/Arts District, Pico/Aliso, Indiana, Maravilla, East LA Civic Center, and Atlantic stations; and two 2-level underground stations with mechanical, electrical, communications, service rooms, and surface entrance plazas. The excavation and shoring for these two underground stations were included in Contract C0800. The stations are at Boyle Heights/Mariachi Plaza and Soto. [03/01/2004-11/24/2006]
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Metropolitan Transit Authority, Dey Street Connector, New York, New York Design Build
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Provided project oversight for both the proposal and the project. The project included design and construction of pedestrian and transit tunnels underneath the busy downtown streets, adjacent to many buildings and utilities. The Dey Street connector structural box connects the proposed Fulton Street Transit Center to the proposed Path Station in downtown Manhattan. The project included underpinning of the right of way and 4/5 lines at Church Street and Broadway respectively, and a connecting…
Provided project oversight for both the proposal and the project. The project included design and construction of pedestrian and transit tunnels underneath the busy downtown streets, adjacent to many buildings and utilities. The Dey Street connector structural box connects the proposed Fulton Street Transit Center to the proposed Path Station in downtown Manhattan. The project included underpinning of the right of way and 4/5 lines at Church Street and Broadway respectively, and a connecting concourse beneath the existing rail lines. The concourse connection is a reinforced concrete box at the concourse level connecting the concourses at the right of way and 4/5 lines. An extension of the concourse at the presently located 189 Broadway was also included. The project was a $180 million design-build that was performed with another firm for the NY Metro Transit Authority. [01/03/2005-12/26/2008]
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San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, San Diego International Airport - Project Terminal Development Program, San Diego, California Design Build
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Provided project advisory services on the Terminal Development Program. The client was interested in procuring two design-build firms, one for the Terminal 2 West Building and airside expansion, the other for Terminal 2 parking garage and landside projects, valued at approximately $600 million. This was a new endeavor for the authority. Provided reviews, edits, and consultation to the authority on its proposed contracts and scope of work. Converted the authority’s project procedures manual from…
Provided project advisory services on the Terminal Development Program. The client was interested in procuring two design-build firms, one for the Terminal 2 West Building and airside expansion, the other for Terminal 2 parking garage and landside projects, valued at approximately $600 million. This was a new endeavor for the authority. Provided reviews, edits, and consultation to the authority on its proposed contracts and scope of work. Converted the authority’s project procedures manual from typical design-bid-build to design-build. Worked out of the authority’s offices for two months to coordinate and expedite the review and approval process through committee and the airport director. [04/06/2009]
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South Carolina Department of Transportation, Carolina Bays Parkway Design-Build, South Carolina Design Build
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Principal in charge for all traffic elements. Member of the 2-person project review team used to audit the team, the process and procedures; and make recommendations to strengthen the team. Made two trips to the project office, and performed dozens of interviews. Project reviews were made prior to the 15 percent completion stage with a follow-up at the 30 percent completion stage. [02/01/1999-02/01/2002]
Organizations
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Design Build Institute of America
Transportation Committee Member, 2013-2014
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American Council of Engineering Companies
Business Practice Committee, 2001 - 2006
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American Society of Civil Engineers
Associate
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