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Stephen Weeks

Overland Park,KS

Summary

Detail-oriented Construction Inspector with a strong background in technical inspections, concrete testing, and stormwater management. Proven ability to ensure regulatory compliance and oversee complex projects, driving quality and safety in construction.

Overview

57
57
years of professional experience

Work History

Construction Inspector

Gannett Fleming/Transystems Inc.
Kansas City, MO
05.2019 - Current

Comprehensive Description

  • Experience includes construction inspection Kansas City, MO Water Services Department distribution system comprised of 8"-42" ductile iron and PVC pipe, new connection to pump station.
  • Trail, sidewalk and ADA construction, retaining walls, utility relocation, stormwater systems, street lighting, traffic control and landscaping.

Representative Projects

Intermodal

  • Logistics Park Kansas City

Edgerton, KS

Performed inspection of crane rail height

adjustment for BNSF RR intermodal facility.

  • Intermodal Facility

Kansas City, KS

Performed inspection for reconstruction of UPRR

Armourdale Yard into and intermodal facility.

Project included grading, cement treating

subgrade, asphalt paving, drainage, underground

electrical and compressed air piping, building f

foundations and track construction.

Rail Overpasses

Kansas City, KS and various locations in Iowa and

Nebraska.

  • Construction observation for US 69 (18th Street

Expressway) bridge replacement over BNSF RR

Argentine Yard. Coordinated with construction

company to protect rail equipment during

construction.

Provided same service for overpasses over: I-80

in Council Bluffs, IA; US 34 in Ottumwa, IA;

county roads in Staton, IA.

  • Provided inspection services for replacement of

UPRR bridge over Big Nemeha River near Valley

Falls, NE.

Roads

Kansas City, MO

  • Englewood Road from US 169 to Waukomis

Construction management services for complete

reconstruction upgrade to boulevard, cement

treated subgrade, double 12x12 cast in place box

culverts, bicycle lanes, raised median, turn lanes

curbs, streetlights, trail and sidewalk, signals.

  • Waukomis Rd from Englewood to NW 64th Street

Construction management services for complete

reconstruction with upgrade to boulevard, cement

treated subgrade, two precast (on site) concrete

arch bridges, peanut-shaped roudabout, stream

relocation, gas line relocation, bicycle lanes, trail

and sidewalk, streetlights.

  • NW 72nd Street Improvements

Inspection services for reconstruction and safety

improvements for narrow, hilly stretch of road

from I-29 to North Overland Drive in Platte

County, MO. Replacement of narrow, hilly

section with uninterrupted center left turn lane

and a roundabout.

63rd Street from Woodland to Prospect.

  • Reconstruction of heavily traveled road including cement treated subgrade, waterline relocation,

storm sewer construction, streetlight, access

maintenance for two schools and a fire station,

retaining walls, signal upgrades.

Construction Inspector

BG Consultants
Lawrence, MS
05.2018 - 05.2019

Provided construction observation for

  • municipal water system replacement
  • sanitary sewer construction and testing for: new

residential subdivision; industrial park, sanitary

system expansion.

Construction Inspector

Benesch Engineers
Bonner Springs, KS
04.2018 - 11.2018
  • Provide inspection for water system expansion

including transmission and distribution lines.

Engineer Associate

Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Bureau of Water
Topeka, KS
04.2016 - 07.2017
  • Provide construction inspection and environmental compliance training related to municipal stormwater systems and private construction projects statewide

in Kansas.

  • Provided review of municipal separate storm sewer )MS$) annual reports.

Public Works Director

City of Mission
Mission, KS
11.1983 - 12.2008

Managed public works department with responsibility for:

  • capital improvement planning/budgeting
  • design and construction oversight and project management for transportation and drainage systems
  • flood plain management
  • maintenance of all city-owned facilities
  • building code enforcement
  • technical support for Planning Commission and City Council
  • represent city on regional and local transportation and stormwater management advisory committees
  • represent city on state utility and environment committee.

Engineer Specialiast

Kellog Brown & Root Inc.
Houston, TX
08.1981 - 11.1982

Lead engineer for team designing pulp mill expansion New Augusta, MS.

  • Site design: drainage, road, rail.
  • Collaboration with multidisciplinary team.

Geologist

Lutz, Daily & Brain Consulting Engineers
08.1974 - 08.1981
  • Site selection and preliminary development planning for fossil fuel power plants.
  • Conducted geological surveys and analyses to assess site conditions for construction projects.
  • Evaluate coal and water resource availability.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to integrate geological data into project planning.
  • Prepare geologic maps and supporting narrative, water availability/sustainability, rail/highway access, electic grid interconnection for synthetic fuel process.
  • Drainage and flood control.
  • Combustion waste disposal site design.
  • Water supply reservoir design and operation.

Associate Engineer

Board Of Public Utilities
Kansas City, KS
08.1971 - 08.1974

Assist with new plant completion and start up.

Review coal handling system.

Monitor river levels for cooling water intake operation.

Assist with operation water, steam, air handling systems.

Assist with water treatment operstion.

Geologists' Assistant

Shell Oil and Gas
Denver, CO
08.1969 - 08.1970

Assist with exploration and drilling program development.

  • Conducted geological surveys to analyze subsurface formations and assess resource potential.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Physical Geography/Geology

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Skills

    Training

  • E-rail Safe
  • RR Roadway worker: BNSF, UPRR, CNRR, CPKCRR

  • Concrete testing
  • Records research
  • Additional training
  • KDOT Certification
  • Basic Inspection: Concrete, Asphalt, Structures

  • Traffic Control
  • Stormwater
  • Field Aggregate
  • ACI Certification
  • USEPA Construction Inspector
  • OSHA 30-Hour
  • USEPA Analysis and Control of Thermal Pollution
  • Kansas Dept of Agriculture Structures Impacting
  • Surface Water
  • Watersheds Asset Management
  • NHI and Iowa State Univ Design of Urban Highway
  • Drainage

  • Asphalt Institute Hot Mix Asphalt
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison Pavement Design
  • University of Kansas Pavement Management
  • NHI Access Management Location & Design
  • Kansas Dept of Transportation Bridge Inspection &
  • Rating

  • APWA Contract Administration
  • APWA Public Works Engineering Management
  • APWA Construction Inspection
  • University Of Kansas Legal Aspects of Architecture,
  • Engineering and the Construction Process
  • Kansas Department of Transportation: Law of
  • Easements: Legal Issues and Practical
  • Considerations

Timeline

Construction Inspector

Gannett Fleming/Transystems Inc.
05.2019 - Current

Construction Inspector

BG Consultants
05.2018 - 05.2019

Construction Inspector

Benesch Engineers
04.2018 - 11.2018

Engineer Associate

Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Bureau of Water
04.2016 - 07.2017

Public Works Director

City of Mission
11.1983 - 12.2008

Engineer Specialiast

Kellog Brown & Root Inc.
08.1981 - 11.1982

Geologist

Lutz, Daily & Brain Consulting Engineers
08.1974 - 08.1981

Associate Engineer

Board Of Public Utilities
08.1971 - 08.1974

Geologists' Assistant

Shell Oil and Gas
08.1969 - 08.1970

Bachelor of Arts - Physical Geography/Geology

University of Kansas
Stephen Weeks