Ryan Eastin
Construction Engineer
Salt Lake City
Summary
Construction professional with 10+ years of experience in heavy civil and Design-Build transportation projects. Proven leader across roadway engineering, Maintenance of Traffic, and field operations, managing multi-million-dollar scopes on high-profile interstate and urban corridor projects. Trusted liaison with UDOT, municipalities, owners, and public involvement teams, with a strong track record of delivering safe, compliant, and well-coordinated work in live-traffic environments. Recognized for mentoring teams, managing risk, and aligning design, construction, and public impact requirements.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
9
9
Certifications
Work History
Roadway Engineer
Staker Parson Companies
02.2024 - Current
- Served as the primary liaison between Camp Williams, UDOT, Data Center, and field operations, ensuring roadway scope alignment across multiple stakeholders in a high-visibility Design-Build Environment
- Managed approximately $20M in roadway scope, overseeing planning, coordination, and execution from early design through final construction
- Led roadway design-construction integration, coordinating designers, superintendents, and subcontractors to resolve constructability issues, design conflicts, and field conditions without impacting schedule
- Developed, communicated, and maintained aggregate and asphalt demand forecasts, aligning material quantities, delivery timing, and production rates with the project schedule to protect critical path activities
- Coordinated and managed roadway subcontractors, including concrete barrier, fencing, crash cushion installation, flatwork, milling and paving, striping, signing, grinding, and third-party sweeping operations
- Provided direct engineering and coordination support to field crews, translating roadway plans and specifications into executable work packages and resolving RFIs and design clarifications in real time
- Worked closely with UDOT and owner representatives to support roadway submittals, reviews, approvals, and field-driven design adjustments while maintaining compliance with UDOT standards
- Supported schedule, risk, and change management efforts, identifying roadway-related risks early and coordinating mitigation strategies to minimize cost and schedule impacts
- Mentored the Traffic Control Supervisor, Project Rep/Superintendent and Junior Engineers, providing guidance on roadway sequencing, coordination, and decision-making in a Design-Build environment
- Selected High-Profile Project: Mountain View Corridor; Porter Rockwell Blvd to 2100 N
MOT Manager
Staker Parson Companies
03.2021 - 02.2024
- Led all Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) planning, scheduling, and coordination for construction operations impacting the traveling public on a major Design-Build corridor project
- Managed approximately $6M in traffic control scope, overseeing budgeting, staffing, subcontractor coordination, and execution
- Coordinated complex traffic control operations, including full and partial closures of I-15, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and minimal disruption to the public
- Served as the primary liaison between the project team and six impacted cities, coordinating closures, detours, access requirements, and stakeholder concerns
- Worked directly with the owner and public involvement team to identify impacts and support clear, timely communication to the public and affected communities
- Managed and mentored a team of 10+ traffic control personnel, developing individual capability, leadership skills, and field decision-making in a high-risk environment
- Documented all traffic-related incidents and coordinated responses with company and joint-venture legal teams, supporting risk management and claims mitigation
- Participated in monthly OCIP safety walks with insurance representatives, the owner, and project safety leadership, reinforcing compliance, hazard mitigation, and best practices
- Selected High-Profile Project: West Davis Corridor
Traffic Control Supervisor
Staker Parson Companies
02.2018 - 03.2021
- Supervised and managed 35+ traffic control personnel, including flaggers, traffic control maintainers, and foreman, across multiple active construction projects
- Led daily traffic control planning and field execution, ensuring all setups complied with MUTCD standards, project requirements, and site-specific safety plans
- Mentored and developed traffic control personnel, focusing on safety leadership, technical competency, and career progression within the organization
- Prepared traffic control plans for project superintendents, supporting a wide range of construction activities and evolving field conditions
- Oversaw all traffic control documentation, including daily reports, setup logs, inspections, and compliance records.
- Was the innovative pioneer behind switching traffic control documentation from paper and video cameras, to utilizing One Drive for quick upload, management and storing
- Conducted field audits and inspections of traffic control operations, identifying deficiencies and implementing corrective actions to maintain safe and legal setups
- Coordinated closely with project leadership, including superintendents and safety managers, to align traffic control operations with construction sequencing and site needs
- Served as a field authority on traffic control safety, providing guidance and decision-making support to crews and project teams
Intelligence
US Army
11.2015 - 12.2020
- Served in Intelligence with the 2-211th Combat Aviation Brigade, supporting avation and ground operations in deployed environments across Syria, Iraq, and Kuwait
- Collected, analyzed, and synthesized intelligence data to support mission planning, risk assessment, and operational decision-making in high threat environments
- Prepared and delivered intelligence briefings to commanders and operational leaders, translating complex information into clear, actionable assessments
- Coordinated intelligence efforts across multiple units and partners, ensuring timely and accurate information flow in dynamic operational conditions
- Maintained strict accountability of sensitive and classified information, adhering to security protocols and operational standards at all times
- Supported aviation mission planning, contributing intelligence assessments related to route selection, threat analysis, and operational risk mitigation
- Operated effectively under high-pressure conditions, balancing competing priorities, balancing information, and mission-critical deadlines
- Demonstrated professionalism, discipline and reliability in a deployed combat environment, earning trust form leadership and peers
Traffic Control Foreman
Staker Parson Companies
04.2014 - 02.2018
- Led field installation, maintenance, and removal of traffic control on city streets and freeways in active construction zones
- Ensured traffic control setups complied with MUTCD requirements, and approved traffic control plans
- Documented traffic control operations using video, photos, and written logs, supporting compliance verification and issue resolution
- Coordinated directly with project superintendents to document construction progress and subcontractor activities
- Supported owner coordination efforts, communicating traffic control impacts, access considerations, and sequencing requirements
- Maintained situational awareness in live-traffic environments, making field adjustments to preserve safety for the public and work crews
- Selected High-Profile Projects: I-15, I-215, I-80, I-70, State Street, 3300 S/300 E, and other major arterial and freeway corridors
Traffic Control Maintainer
Staker Parson Companies
07.2012 - 04.2014
- Setup and Maintained Traffic Control under a Traffic Control Foreman and Traffic Control Supervisor
- Cleaned traffic control devises to maintain reflectivity
- Helped document incidents
Education
No Degree - Intelligence Operations
Cochise College
Douglas, Arizona, AZ 05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Taylorsville Highschool
Taylorsville, UT06-2008
Skills
- Design-Build Project Delivery
- Maintenance of Traffic Management
- Stakeholder & Multi-Agency Coordination
- Interstate & Urban Corridor Traffic Control
- Construction Sequencing & Phasing
- Team Leadership & Mentorship
- Subcontractor & Field Operations Management
- Public Safety & MUTCD Compliance
Accomplishments
- Managed and led teams of 35+ direct reports across traffic control , field operations, and supervisory roles, supporting safe execution on complex transportation projects
- Oversaw multi-million-dollar scopes of work, including roadway and Maintenance of Traffic packages totaling up to $20M
- Contributed to the West Davis Corridor Design-Build project, recognized as Design-Build Project of the Year
- Contributed to the Mountain View Corridor Design-Build project, , currently nominated for Partnering Project of the Year, delivering strong collaboration across owner, contractor, and stakeholders
Affiliations
- U.S. Army Engineer Branch (Horizontal Construction Engineer- 12N Trained)
- U.S Army Veteran
- ATSSA
- AGC
Certification
OSHA-30
Timeline
MSHA & MSHA Part 46
02-2026
Roadway Engineer
Staker Parson Companies
02.2024 - Current
OSHA-30
02-2023
MOT Manager
Staker Parson Companies
03.2021 - 02.2024
OSHA-10
07-2020
UDOT Flagger Certification
07-2019
AGC Traffic Control Maintainer
04-2019
Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)-Combat Lifesaver
05-2018
Traffic Control Supervisor
Staker Parson Companies
02.2018 - 03.2021
AGC Construction Craft Skilled Laborer
04-2017
Smith System Defensive Driving-Trainer
12-2016
Army Traffic Safety Program
02-2016
Intelligence
US Army
11.2015 - 12.2020
Traffic Control Foreman
Staker Parson Companies
04.2014 - 02.2018
Traffic Control Maintainer
Staker Parson Companies
07.2012 - 04.2014
No Degree - Intelligence Operations
Cochise College
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Taylorsville Highschool