Owner: VDOT

Cost: $0.5 to 4 Million

Project Dates: On-Going

CESConsultingLLC(CES)performedpre-constructionanddesignservicesformultipleprojectsfor VDOT Hampton

RoadsDistrictStructureandBridgeDepartment.CESprovided a BridgeDesigner/ProjectManagerforstaffing.

DESIGN/ PRE-CONSTRUCTION: CES provided preliminary engineering services, i.e., Project Scope Development, Preliminary Engineering, Detailed Design, Permit Acquisition, etc., that would be necessary to put together no-plan / minimum plan contracts.

• Develop ASD, RAAP, and SAAP contracts valued from $500k to $4 million

• Coordination with VDOT Environmental regarding document/permit acquisition

• Document/Jobcreationandmanagement in CEDAR– ComprehensiveEnvironmental DataandReportingSystem

• Coordination with VDOT Hampton Roads Traffic Division in Traffic Management Plan

• Complete IPM control over multiple UPCs

• Prepare Schedules for multiple UPCs

• Create cost estimates using AASHTO Trans-port Software

• Engineering Design of Simple Span Bridge Replacements – SS8 Structures

• Structural checks for Super/Sub-structure adequacy in Shear-Moment-Deflection etc.

• Development of “For Construction” Drawings using Micro Station V8i

PROJECT NAME/IMPROVEMENTS:

• Hampton Roads District Wide Paint Contract (2016)

• Harbor Crossing Maintenance and Repair Contract for various Tunnels (HRBT, MMMBT, JRB)

• District Wide Hired Equipment Contract for Bridge Maintenance Crews

• District Wide Hired Marine Equipment Contract for Bridge Maintenance Crews

• Numerous SS8 Structure Replacement Contracts

Owner: VDOT

Cost: $5.3 Million

Project Dates: June2012 to July 2013

This parking lot is built at the intersection of Route 234 By pass and I-66 on Cushing Road giving access to I-66 east bound lane and accommodates over 420 parking spaces.

This project included grading, drainage, underdrains, guardrail, asphalt pavement, signs,lighting,communication equipment, signalized intersection, pavement markings, planting/ and concrete items. The concrete comprised of items such as curb and gutter, light pole foundations,concrete pads, concrete sidewalks,bus shelter,bicycle racks and concrete end walls.

CES Consulting LLC(CES) performed pre-construction and inspection services for project. CES provided a scheduler and an inspector for staffing.

PRE-CONSTRUCTION: CES provided preliminary engineering services, i.e., constructability and bidability reviews, Contract Time Determination Report (CTDR) and contract special provisions.

CONSTRUCTION: CES performed inspection services in the field. CES project inspector’s responsibilities included:

• Ensuring that all work was per VDOT standards and specifications

• Ensuring that all testing was performed at the correct frequency

• Measuring and documenting daily work pay items

• Testing concrete to ensure air, temperature and slump requirements were met and work was within specification requirements

• Inspecting lighting items, signal items and various other items

• Other support,i.e., project controls,monthly schedule updates,and change order estimates

• Working closely with the contractor to ensure all field design and utility conflicts were resolved at the lowest level possible

PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS:

• Grading

• Drainage and underdrain installations

• Guardrail Installations

• Lime stabilization and manipulation

• Lighting and signalized intersection

• Bus shelter installations

• Landscaping/planting

• Asphalt pavement construction and reconstruction

• Concrete items such a scurb and gutter,sidewalk, signal pole foundations and ADA ramps

• Bicycle racks

Owner: VDOT

Cost: Varies

Project Dates: Varies/Present

Local jurisdictions are increasingly involved in the partialfunding and constructionof roadways,structuresandbridgesthat will become the property of VDOT after construction iscompleted. As a result of thisarrangement, VDOT performsperiodic inspection, testing, and auditing of projects toassureprojectquality.GuidanceonVDOTspecificationsisprovided

tolocaljurisdictions,when necessary, to abide by State funding

requirements.Whenrepresenting VDOT, the monitor assists the jurisdiction in betterunderstandingandmeeting all VDOTstandards.

CESConsultingLLC(CES)isperformingconstructioninspectionmonitorservicesfor a variety ofLAPprojectsthroughoutNorthernVirginia.

CONSTRUCTION: CES is serving as the construction inspection monitor, an extension of VDOT’s staff, on many LAP projects. Being successful in this role requires the CES employee to have a wide range of project experience, be well-versed in VDOT specifications and documentation, and have the ability to communicate clearly with all project stakeholders.

Monitordutiesinclude:

• Verifying specifications are adhered to

• Assisting local jurisdictionswith understanding any differencesbetweenthelocal standardsandtheVDOT specifications

• Audit project documentation to assureVDOTformsareproperlyfilledoutandfiled(especiallytheMaterials book)

• Review work orders to validate their scope and pricing

• Assist with pre-plan projects

• Attend progress meetings

• Assist as a technical aid

• Verify material testing is adequately performed

PROJECT NAME/IMPROVEMENTS:

• George Mason University West Campus road connection

• Widening of US Route 1 (up to six lanes between Telegraph Road and Route 235)

• Mounted sound wall

• Prince William Road widening

• Chain Bridge Road (Route123) bridge replacement

• Streetscape between Columbia Pike and John Marr Drive

• Maple Avenue roadway improvements in Vienna

Owner: VDOT

Cost: $28.0Million

ProjectDates:September2013toDecember2017

This project consists of on-call signal maintenance, new signal intersections; rebuild intersections and ITS Installations extensive MOT coordination and conflict mitigation is required.

CES Consulting LLC (CES) performedpre-construction and constructionmanagement and inspection servicesforthisproject. CES providedan officeengineer/projectmanager and threeinspectors.

PRE-CONSTRUCTION: CES provided preliminary engineering services, i.e., constructability and bidability reviews as well as contract special provisions.

CONSTRUCTION: CES performed construction management services by supporting VDOT with construction engineering and inspection services in the field. CES’s office engineer/project manager is responsible for ensuring:

• All work is performed per VDOT standards and specifications

• All testing is performed at the correct frequency and measured

• Daily work pay items are documented

• All material meets with VDOT material requirements as the majority of the items are specialty items

• Workingclosely with the contractortoensureallfielddesignand utility conflicts are resolvedat thelowestlevelpossible

Projectfromconstructionandpost-construction, Operations groupmanages toadminister the multiplecontractsincludinginspections, safety management, quality management, environmental compliance,monthly vouchers. Othersupport includesstructuralinspectionsofthesignalizedintersections,scheduleandchangeorderestimationandclaimanalysis.

PROJECT MAIN ELEMENTS:

• Signstructuresremovalandinstallation

• Fiberoptic,CCTVandotherITSinstallationandvehicledetection systems

• In-plan utility relocations (includingsensitive government fiberopticcable)

• Upgrade trafficsignalswith installation ofuninterruptedpower supply (UPS)

• Installation ofsignal heads, LEDs,hangerassemblies, install conductorcables,installation of signs,controllercabinetsandinstallationofloops

• Installation of conduits and junction boxes to upgrading communications

• Installation of American Disability Act (ADA) ramps, interstate corridor lighting

• Installation of new/rebuilding of traffic signal intersections

• Structural reviews and inspections

Owner: ElizabethRiver Crossings (ERC)

Cost: $1.5 Billion

Project Dates: April 2012 to Present

ThisPublic-Private Partnership project consistsofconstructinga newtunnelparallelingtheexistingMid-Towntunnel that connectsNorfolk and Portsmouth, Virginia.Workalso encompassesrehabilitating the existing tunnel,constructing the tunnel approach in Norfolk andPortsmouth,

as well as extending the MLK Expressway. The massive construction of this Toll Road is to alleviate some of the

congestion the existing tunnel experiences.

CESConsultingLLC(CES)isperforming quality assuranceinspection servicesfor thisproject.

CONSTRUCTION: Quality assurance inspection duties include:

• Validatingthespecifiedqualityprocesses by establishingproduct specifications and qualityattributes

• Tracking and measuring production, clearly documenting evidence

• Determining operational and performance qualification

• Writing and updating quality assurance procedures

• Maintainingandimprovingproduct quality by completing system surveillance audits, investigatingcustomercomplaints,collaboratingwithothermembersofmanagement to develop new productand engineeringdesigns,andmanufacturingandtrainingmethods

• Preparingqualitydocumentationandreportsbycollecting,analyzing andsummarizinginformationandtrendsincludingcorrectiveactions andre-validations

PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS:

• Immersed tube construction with pre-cast concrete tunnel segments for two-lane tunnel

• Existing pile removal

• New pile driving

• Fireproofing of tunnel interior

• Tunnel air flow installation

• Existing tunnel rehabilitation

• Norfolk and Portsmouth approach roadway

• 1.5 million cubic yards of trenching

• Extension of MLK Expressway

• Tunnel and roadway utilities

• Toll systems installation and synchronization

Owner: DDOT

Cost: $42.00Million

Project Dates: June28, 2012 to April 2014

The DC Streetcar is a surface light rail  and street car network under construction in Washington, DC. The street cars will be the first to run in the District of Columbia since the dismantling of the previous streetcar system in 1962.

This project consists of 2.4 miles of roadway reconstruction, including all streetcar system tracks along H Street. The project is a portion of the proposed street car network that will connect all eight District wards. Phase 2 of construction is on going along H and Benning Streets, where the final roadway work is being completed.

Extensive coordination with local residents and businesses is required to continue to build buy-in for the project as well as keep the traveling public safe (both pedestrian and vehicular).

CES ConsultingLLC (CES) is responsible for providing a civil/structural work inspector and a electro/mechanical inspector for the project.

CONSTRUCTION: CES performed lead construction inspection by augmenting and supporting DDOT with construction engineering and inspection services in the field. A major focus of this role was to pre- plan utility relocation activities to minimize potential disruptions. CES project inspector senior duties included:

• Ensuring that all work conformed to DDOT standards and specifications, including documentation

• Ensuring that all testing was performed at the correct frequency; and all testing and commissioning of the electro-mechanical systems were carried out as per specifications and manufacturers recommendations

• Pay items were properly measured and documented in the daily report

• Worked closely with the contractor in resolving conflicts at the lowest level to avoid disruption to construction activities and traffic

PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS:

• Roadway construction/reconstruction and Storm drainage

• Streetcar track installation

• In-plan utility relocation’s (including sensitive government fiber optic cable)

• Overhead Contact System (OCS) wire installation, overhead signs and information display

• Extensive MOT work and multiple-phased construction

• ITS communication equipment/duct bank installation and relocation, vehicular traffic signals

• Street car controls and signalization and 12^th Street power substation installation

• Streetcar stops on H Street at 3^rd, 5^th, 8^th, 13^th, and 15^th Streets, sidewalk construction

This contract consists of three projects constructed simultaneously on the Route 29 Corridor: construction of a grade separated intersection on Route 29 with major utility relocations, accelerated bridge and roadway construction; 2.9 mile long widening of Route 29; and 2.9 mile construction of Berkmar Drive (new road) and bridge paralleling Route 29.

CES Consulting LLC(CES) was responsible for providing the Quality Assurance Program for this project. CES Consulting provided the Quality Assurance Manager, QA senior Inspectors, QA testing technician and office support staff.

THE PROJECT FEATURES THE FOLLOWING IMPROVEMENTS:

• Grade separated intersection at the Route 29 and Rio Road.

• Major utility relocations prior to construction of roadway and bridge

• Accelerated bridge construction (bridge has to be completed in 103 days when turn movements are restricted on Route 29) using precast box beams, tie-back walls and other innovative ideas.

• 2.9 miles of roadway construction (including drainage, utilities, traffic signals, etc.) widening of Route 29

• Construction of parallel road (Berkmar Drive) to Route 29. Work includes construction of new bridge crossing over Rivanna River with drilled shafts and major earthwork operations.

• Extensive environmental permitting and mitigation prior to construction work starting

• Extensive public outreach to business on Route 29 Corridor as well as local county boards, City of Charlottesville, local residents and travelling public

QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM:

• Ensure all projects are constructed according to VDOT Design Build Specifications and Guidelines

• Full time Quality Assurance Manager responsible for execution of QA plan for duration of project

• Ensure and responsible for implementation of Lane Corman’s approved QC/QA program

• Provide qualified and certified inspection and testing staff to inspect all work operations

• Provide experienced office staff to ensure that all work is properly documented and tracked

• Assist Design Build Contractor to mitigate construction quality issues, resolve NCRs, work with QC manager and VDOT to ensure quality in all construction operations

DOCUMENT CONTROL:

• Tracking and testing of all materials per VDOT Design Build guidelines for QA & QC

• Approval of all materials used on project per VDOT Materials Section processes/procedures

• Ensure progress photographs and daily reports are consistent

• Compile and responsible for all project records pertaining to Quality Assurance

Owner: VDOT

Cost: $116.75 Million

Project Dates: Feb 2015 to October 2017

Owner: Chesterfield County

Cost: $8.49Million

ProjectDates: February 2015 to May 2016

• Construction Management Contract Administration
• QA/QC 

This project involves widening Rt. 60, Midlothian Turnpike, in Chesterfield, VA, from four lanes to six lanes between Alverser Drive and Old Buckingham Road. In addition to the widening, dual left turn lanes onto Alverser Drive will be constructed in the eastbound direction of Midlothian Turnpike.

CES Consulting LLC (CES) is responsible for providing the Quality Assurance Manager for this Design Build project.

THE ROUTE 60 WIDENING PROJECT FEATURES THE FOLLOWING:

• Additional eastbound and westbound lanes, widening the corridor from four lanes to six lanes
• Eastbound dual left turn lanes at Alverser Drive
• Longer turn lanes throughout the corridor
• A new traffic signal at Walmart Way

PROJECT BENEFITS:

• More convenient and safer driving experience
• Enhance access to neighborhoods, retail and businesses along Midlothian Turnpike
• More efficient commute
• Reduce the risk of accidents

QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL:

• Establish project QA/QC plan
• Determine inspection, testing and sampling frequencies for all construction materials
• Ensure that QA/QC procedures are followed
• Monitor QC activities for compliance to QA/QC plan

CHANGE MANAGEMENT:

• Thorough tracking of added items and out of scope activities and the impact that has on the overall projh4>
• Review change/work order preapared by the Design Build Contractor

DOCUMENT CONTROL:

• Track project QA/QC documents and testing logs
• Ensure that the correspondences are responded to with adequate supporting facts and documents
• Ensure progress photographs and daily reports are consistent

This project consists of constructing two miles of truck climbing lane for slow-moving heavy vehicles. Currently, heavy trucks such as tractor-trailers often slow traffic behind them as they travel the steep grade.

CES Consulting LLC (CES) is responsible for providing the construction manager and senior scheduler for this project.

THE PROJECT FEATURES THE FOLLOWING SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS:

Reconfigured medians to reduce turn conflicts and side street intersection modifications

Two new roundabouts where the ramps to and from Route 7 meet Route 9 to improve traffic flow and reduce delay along Route 9

Relocated W&OD Trail through the Route 9 interchange to reduce conflicts between trail users and vehicles

A new road segment to complete the connection of neighborhoods along Beechnut Road

Extension of Fort Johnston Road to provide a connection to Alysheba Drive, Farm Market Road and Leeland Orchard Road

A new turn lane from eastbound West Market Street to the westbound Route 7 on-ramp

COST MANAGEMENT:

Detailed roadway and bridge highway cost estimating, using references such as the RS Means, historic data and other statistical methods

Independent cost estimating and analysis on change orders for FHWA compliance

PLANNING AND SCHEDULING MANAGEMENT:

Scheduling for planned work, key milestones, interaction with adjacent or district-wide work

Monitor progress by all sections of the project, R/W, utility relocation, design and construction

Contemporaneous schedule as-built

Project earnings and progress monitoring/reporting

Time/Schedule Impact Analysis for Entitlement of Time

CHANGE MANAGEMENT:

Thorough tracking of added items and out of scope activities and the impact that has on the overall

Prepare change/work order for the project

DOCUMENT CONTROL:

Track project correspondences

Ensure that the correspondences are responded to with adequate supporting facts and documents

Provide necessary supporting justification documents for any change/work orders

Ensure progress photographs and daily reports are consistent

Owner:                     VDOT

Cost:                       $36.4 Million

Project Dates:         June 2014 to October 2015

Owner: VDOT

Cost: $106.7Million

ProjectDates: June2014toSeptember2017

The Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority (MWAA), Loudoun County and Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) are jointly funding the project, which is being developed by VDOT.

LoudounCounty Parkway/Old OxRoad(Route606)connects

twomajorroads,Route50andRoute28 (SullyRoad)andis a desirableroute for motoristsfrom pointswest to accessAshburn, Sterling and Herndon. The road iscurrently congestedin both directionsduringpeakhours.Thisprojectwilladdress the need to increasecapacity on this sectionof road dueto growthin the surrounding area andthe resulting increasein trafficcongestion.CESConsultingLLC(CES)isresponsibleforprovidingtheconstruction managerandseniorschedulerfortheproject.

PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS:

• Reconstruct and widenthe existing two-lanerural road to fourlanesbetween Evergreen MillsRoad(Route621)and the DullesGreenway (Route 267) (adistance of about five miles)

• Include provisions for bicyclists and pedestrians

COST MANAGEMENT:

• Detailed roadway and bridge highway cost estimating, using referencessuch asthe RS Means,historicdataandotherstatisticalmeans

• Independent cost estimating and analysis on change orders for FHWA compliance

• Entitlement review for cost

PLANNING AND SCHEDULING MANAGEMENT:

• Scheduling for planned work, key milestones, interaction with adjacent or district-wide work

• Monitor progress by all sections of the project, such as R/W, utility relocation, design, construction

• Contemporaneous schedule as-built

• Project earnings and progress monitoring/ reporting

• Time/Schedule Impact Analysis for entitlement of time

CHANGE MANAGEMENT:

• Tracking of added items and out of scope activities and the impact that has on the overall project

• Prepare change/work order for the project manager

DOCUMENT CONTROL:

• Track all correspondence that are relevant to the project

• Ensure that correspondence are responded to with adequate supporting facts and documents

• Provide necessary supporting justification documents for any change/work orders