Calendar of Events

Title: Major Projects Oversight - Interstate 11 Boulder City Bypass Case Study

Presenter: Dale Wegner Jr, P.E.

Location: Luma Bar & Eatery, 50 East Washington St, Petaluma, CA 94952

Time: 6:00-7:45pm

Schedule: 

6:00-6:30 Networking

6:30-7:30 Announcements/Presentation

7:30-7:45 Q/A and closing remarks

PDU: Earn 1 PDU from the PMI talent triangle. Attendees can claim 1 PDU in Ways of Working or Power Skills or Business Acumen.

Cost: $20 for members / $40 for non members

The presentation uses the Boulder City Overpass as a case study and will include an overview of the horizontal design and construction, procurement methods, quality control and assurance, and project management process. The I-11 Boulder City Bypass project included two contracts with a total cost of $500 million dollars. The review of the two projects will include lessons learned of went well and problems that could have been avoided.

Bio:

Dale has over 30 years of experience in the civil engineering field with a primary focus in structural and bridge engineer. His other areas of expertise will include engineer management and project management. Dale is currently enjoying the retirement life. Previous positions held include Federal Highway Administration – Nevada Division as the Bridge, Construction, Major Projects, Emergency Coordinator. His emergency coordinator position included deployment to Saipan for Super Typhoon Yutu. Upon request of the Federal Highway Administration – California Division, he performed contract work post retirement for Bridge & Tunnel Inspection Metric Review across California.

Dales other work history will include 

Engineer Manager for the town of Castle Rock, CO

County Engineer for Coconino County, AZ

County Engineer for Pope County, MN

County Engineer for Brown County, MN

Kansas Department of Transportation

Dale has received numerous credentials, awards and achievements over his career as a civil engineer. 

◆Member of American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

◆Past member of National Association of County Engineers (NACE)

◆Past Western Region Vice President for NACE

◆Past NACE Director for Arizona

◆Past President of Arizona Association of County Engineers

◆Asked to serve on several FHWA national committees to improve highway safety 

◆Served on the Executive Committee of the Minnesota County Engineers Association