Philip Freund
Peru,IN
Summary
Experienced public works and utilities professional with over 39 years in water and sewer operations. Skilled in construction supervision, utility maintenance, capital improvement planning, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to manage projects, lead teams, and coordinate with municipal clients, contractors, and stakeholders to deliver efficient, safe, and compliant infrastructure solutions.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Technician
Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LLC
Rosemont, Illinois
04.2025 - Current
- Perform inspections for infrastructure rehabilitation projects, including water mains, water services, storm sewer systems, and roadway replacements.
- Supervise the construction of roads, sewer lines, water infrastructure, erosion control measures, and utility improvements.
- Coordinate material inspections, review shop drawings, manage utility coordination, verify quantities, communicate with residents and business owners, and maintain documentation in accordance with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Construction Manual.
- File recordings, update pay items, submit weekly progress reports to the village, and support the preparation of monthly pay estimates.
Supervision of Water Operations
Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc.
Vernon Hills, Illinois
07.2022 - 04.2025
- Supervised public works operations, providing guidance and management of all street and sewer maintenance activities.
- Oversaw facilities and utilities management for municipal clients.
- Managed service line operations, ensuring efficiency and compliance with standards.
Utility Supervisor
Village of Barrington Public Works
Barrington, IL
01.1986 - 05.2022
- Maintained and rehabilitated sanitary sewer collection systems and potable water delivery systems.
- Oversaw all aspects of water and sanitary sewer maintenance and improvement plans.
- Collaborated with a cross-functional team to develop five-year capital improvement plans and contributed to annual budgets for operations, maintenance, replacement, and construction.
- Worked with facilities and utilities management and municipal divisions, leveraging strong client and contractor relationships.
- Managed snow and ice salting and plowing operations.
Firefighter
McHenry Township Fire Protection District
McHenry , Illinois
05.1993 - 09.2001
- Responded to emergencies and provided fire suppression, rescue, and medical support.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, IL05-1993
Skills
- Infrastructure inspection and rehabilitation (water, sewer, roadways)
- Construction supervision and project management
- Utility operations and maintenance
- Regulatory compliance (IDOT, municipal standards)
- Capital improvement planning and budgeting
- Materials testing and quantity verification
- Stakeholder communication and coordination
- Snow and ice operations management
- Shop drawing review and project documentation
Accomplishments
Professional Manager of the Year Award (Public Right of Way Water/Sewer Maintenance) - National Chapter of APWA 2022
Timeline
Engineering Technician
Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LLC
04.2025 - Current
Supervision of Water Operations
Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc.
07.2022 - 04.2025
Firefighter
McHenry Township Fire Protection District
05.1993 - 09.2001
Utility Supervisor
Village of Barrington Public Works
01.1986 - 05.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
McHenry County College