Chad Allen
Port Orchard,WA
Summary
Experienced leader in the development and implementation of vision and strategies to guide strategic planning and decision-making to achieve organizational goals and objectives. Thorough understanding of the needs and challenges facing departments of transportation at the city and state levels. Advanced understanding of organizational strategies, functions and operations, financial management, procurement and contracting. Expertise in asset, performance, risk, and data management strategies. Leads organizations in the transformation of their use of data, applications, and systems to improve business performance. Guiding and managing change management efforts centered on providing timely communication and engagement. Providing training opportunities and mentoring support to cultivate and retain an educated and skilled workforce. Creates positive workplace culture and high-performing teams.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Manager, Asset Management & Performance Management
Seattle Department of Transportation
01.2020 - Current
- Managing, supervising, and guiding cross-functional teams to achieve strategic goals and initiatives.
- Evaluating enterprise asset management system performance, and leverage applicable technologies to streamline business processes.
- Interacting with internal customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements.
- Implementing risk management framework to increase performance and reduce business risk exposure.
- Researching industry best practices in support of training development and program content.
- Collaborating with business leadership to set priorities based on business needs and resource capacity.
- Leveraging data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
Division Director, Asset Management & Performance Bureau
Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans)
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Provided strategic direction for team 40 transportation professionals with wide variety of responsibilities targeted at managing data, information and physical assets across Vermont’s transportation network
- Initiated development and implementation of Vermont Asset Management Information System (VAMIS).
- Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen relationships with other DOTs.
- Spearheaded innovative approaches towards resource allocation and strategic planning and project prioritization,
Asset Management Manager
Vermont Agency of Transportation
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Assistant Asset Management Bureau Director, performed research and networked with multiple agencies across US, Australia and New Zealand to determine strategic asset management.
- Worked teams and functions that encompassed safety, budgeting, capital development, performance, risk, budget and programming work activities
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement.
- Developed financial projections and forecasts to guide investment decisions
Principal
Engineered Earth Systems
01.2007 - 01.2014
- Co-owned and managed small geotechnical engineering consultant firm providing engineering solutions to commercial and residential clients
- Managed client and key partner company communications, and assessed business development opportunities
- Executed and reviewed fieldwork and technical analyses to deliver cost-effective solutions, ensuring overall customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with clients from concept through final delivery of service.
- Provided detailed advice to customers regarding geotechnical services.
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Vermont Agency of Transportation
01.2004 - 01.2013
- In addition to performing the Geotechnical Engineer duties below, provided oversight and managed the Material & Research Laboratory’s Quality Systems ensuring that each testing laboratory within the facility complied with national accreditation standards pertaining to technician training, certifications, and equipment calibrations
- From 2009 to 2013; managed Quality Assurance Unit to ensure integrity of Agency’s material’s acceptance program.
- Developed design specifications and drawings for construction projects.
- Performed geotechnical analysis and research to assess construction site conditions for capital infrastructure projects.
District Maintenance Project Manager
Vermont Agency of Transportation
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Managed operational activities related to maintaining highway infrastructure in Vermont’s most populous areas
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Provided guidance to the Agency on new stormwater policy, legislation. Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements for water quality protections.
- Provided tactical support to map hydraulic structures within designated municipal separate stormwater sewer system (MS4) permit areas and adjacent impaired waterways.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
Geotechnical Engineer
Vermont Agency of Transportation
01.1997 - 01.2002
Education
Coursework - Master’s in Public Administration -
University of Vermont
Burlington, VTMaster of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT01.2001
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT01.1996
Skills
- Program Leadership
- Relationship Building
- Resource Management
- Business Development
- Strategic Planning
- Infrastructure Development Life Cycle
- Data-driven decision making
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Strategic Direction
- Organizational Performance
- Risk Analysis and Management
- Change Management
- Industry knowledge
- Customer insights
- Digital transformation
- Process improvement
Certification
- Licensed Professional Engineer, Vermont, #018-0007889, 2001
- Certified Public Manager (CPM), 2017
Affiliations
- NCHRP 23-41: Using Emerging Technologies to Capture, Process, and Optimize Asset Inventory & Condition Data, 2023, Present
- NCHRP 20-68: [Domestic Scan]: Successful Approaches to Utilizing Bridge Management Systems for Strategic Decision Making in Asset Management Plans - Chair, 2020, 2020
- NCHRP 23-06: Developing an AASHTO Guide to System-Level Asset Valuation in Support of Transportation Asset Management Decision Making - Chair, 2020, 2020
- NCHRP 20-44: Implementation of NCHRP Project 08-93: Managing Risk across the Enterprise: A Guidebook for State Departments of Transportation, 2017, 2020
- NCHRP 19-12: Guide for Financial Planning and Management in Support of Transportation Asset Management, 2016, 2019
- Transportation Research Board Committee (Friend) – AJE30 Transportation Asset Management, 2020, Present
- AASHTO Committee on Data Management & Analytics, 2017, 2020
- AASHTO Committee on Performance Based Management, 2017, 2020
- AASHTO Subcommittee on Risk Management, 2017, 2020
- AASHTO Subcommittee on Asset Management, 2014, 2020
- Vermont Society of Engineers, 2002, 2014
- Vermont Geotechnical Engineers Association, 2010, 2014
- ASCE Geo-Institute, 2006, 2010
- American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), 2006, 2010
- Vermont Society of Engineers, 2007, 2008
- Vermont Society of Engineers, 2004, 2006
- Vermont Society of Engineers, 2002, 2004
Community Service
- Barre Youth Sports Association, Coach & Asst. Coach, 2010, 2018
- Barre Town School Board, Chair, 2014, 2018
- Barre Supervisory Union School Board, Chair, 2014, 2018
- Barre Supervisory Union School Board, Act 46 Committee, 2015, 2017
Timeline
Program Manager, Asset Management & Performance Management
Seattle Department of Transportation
01.2020 - Current
Division Director, Asset Management & Performance Bureau
Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans)
01.2014 - 01.2020
Asset Management Manager
Vermont Agency of Transportation
01.2013 - 01.2014
Principal
Engineered Earth Systems
01.2007 - 01.2014
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Vermont Agency of Transportation
01.2004 - 01.2013
District Maintenance Project Manager
Vermont Agency of Transportation
01.2002 - 01.2004
Geotechnical Engineer
Vermont Agency of Transportation
01.1997 - 01.2002
Coursework - Master’s in Public Administration -
University of Vermont
Master of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Vermont
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Vermont
- Licensed Professional Engineer, Vermont, #018-0007889, 2001
- Certified Public Manager (CPM), 2017
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