Nick Landwer, P.E. Email & Phone Number

Saint Paul, Mn, Us

Crystal, Mn

Blue Line Extension Light Rail TransitResponsible for leading the team planning, designing and engineering the Blue Line Light Rail Extension Project and associated engineering and design contracts. Supervised and directed agency and consultant design staff to ensure planning, design and engineering is delivered on time and budget, ensuring high professional quality and adequate documentation. Responsible for coordinating engineering related issues with the project partners, including five cities, Hennepin County and MnDOT. Responsible for regular coordination with the FTA and its Project Management Oversight Consultant regarding project design status and ongoing construction progress. In charge of the right of way acquisition of more than 300 parcels.• Managed the Municipal Consent Process with the five partner cities• Lead design review with freight rail providers along the corridor• Delivered the 90 percent Civil,and Traction Power Systems Plans and Specifications

Burnsville, Mn

Led the development and design of highway transportation related projects. Assist clients in identifying, and procuring project funding for multi-million dollar highway projects. Coordinate project bidding, letting and construction delivery to meet federal funding requirements.• Lead multi-agency Project Management Teams• Responsible for multiple teams of transportation engineers, designers and planners• Successfully championed effort to win Metro Transit Master Services contract

Oversaw the planning design and engineering for the Central Corridor Light Rail Project and associated contracts as well as managed the fare collections contract. Supervised and directed agency and consultant design staff to ensure planning, design and engineering for the project and facilities were delivered on time and budget, ensuring high professional quality and adequate documentation. Ensured that engineering related issues were address in a timely fashion during project construction. Participated in the project management team. Responsible for regular project updates to the FTA regarding design status as well a fare collection contract updates.• Delivered the fare collections contract• Participated in right of way and property acquisitions• Liason with Metro Transit rail operations, safety and security committee

Managing land development activities including; grading, utilities and public improvements.

Managed the design and approvals to build premium health and fitness facilities (112,000 square foot) across the country. Led an internal team of architects, engineers and construction managers to work within tight timelines and to deliver projects on schedule and within budget. Managed the land acquisitions process including finalizing purchase agreements and closing documents. Worked closely with local government agencies and developers to gain zoning and land use approvals in a timely manner. Served as owner’s representative during construction to ensure the project details met the company’s high standards

Managed residential site development projects from the raw land stage through the home construction phase to open home sites on time. Evaluated potential project sites for financial feasibility and constructability. Developed project schedules and budgets to ensure developments stay on schedule and within budget. Worked closely with local government authorities to gain project and zoning approvals in a timely manner. Directed engineering and design consultants to prepare site plans that met the company’s high standards and city requirements. Oversaw the project bid process and ensured the most qualified contractors and vendors were selected. Managed site construction including: grading, public and private utility construction, roadway construction and the installation of site amenities to meet local government and home development requirements. Responsible for regularly monitoring all sites to ensure they met strict government standards for storm water run-off quality and erosion control.

Designed and supervised the construction of civil/infrastructure engineering projects such as: roadway design, bus transit design, storm water treatment facilities, storm and sanitary sewer design and construction. Attended city council meetings and presented projects for review and approval as well as communicated ongoing project status. Led public informational meetings to gain approvals for proposed construction projects. Supervised and directed a team of civil technicians, graduate engineers and construction inspectors for various transportation and infrastructure projects. Conducted regular construction project meetings to coordinate tasks and monitor progress.

Supervised a fifteen person Underwater Construction Detachment to install underwater cables and pipelines and conduct hydrographic surveys. Planned projects involving the inspection, construction, and demolition of underwater and waterfront facilities.