Posts by Andy McDermott
Women in Infrastructure: Driving Change in a Transformative Industry
by Jennifer Hildebrand, CEO, PE Services, Ltd. The civil engineering and contract administration sectors within private consulting firms have historically been male-dominated. But the landscape is shifting as more women break barriers and redefine roles. Women in these fields are driving change, bringing fresh perspectives, and enhancing innovation in an industry undergoing rapid transformation. As…
Read MoreEmployee Spotlight – Cameron McCall
I’ve been with PE Services for 10 and a half years and I do just about anything. I love seeing projects get completed. I also love being outside.
Read MoreI-90 Unbonded Overlay: TH 169 to TH 22
Located in rural southern Minnesota, this interstate rehabilitation project aims to extend pavement life and improve ride quality. PE Services provides construction inspection, materials testing, plant inspection, document control, and environmental compliance management to ensure project success. The project’s proximity to wetlands, farmland, and the Blue Earth River requires meticulous erosion control and stormwater management.…
Read MoreMETRO Gold Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
The METRO Gold Line is Minnesota’s first dedicated BRT corridor, designed to improve transit connectivity along the Interstate 94 corridor between St. Paul and Woodbury. PE Services played a pivotal role in construction and environmental oversight, ensuring the seamless execution of this transformative 10-mile transit project. Our team provided inspection, materials testing, and compliance monitoring,…
Read MoreTH 169 CMGC “169 Redefine” Project
The 169 Redefine project transformed a congested three-mile stretch of Highway 169 in Elk River into a modern, free-flowing corridor. PE Services served as the Prime Consultant, leading contract administration, inspection, and compliance oversight on this $124 million MnDOT initiative. Our team played a crucial role in coordinating four new interchanges, reconstructing travel lanes, and…
Read MoreHennepin County Road 17 (France Avenue) Improvements
PE Services provided contract administration, inspection, and materials testing for the Hennepin County Road 17 (France Avenue) Improvements project, a critical infrastructure upgrade spanning Bloomington and Edina. This multi-agency initiative aimed to enhance safety and accessibility along a high-traffic corridor, requiring extensive coordination between Hennepin County, MnDOT, local municipalities, and contractors. Our team played a…
Read MoreRisk, Reward, and Reality: The Role of Project Controls in Managing Uncertainties
In today’s dynamic infrastructure landscape, the balancing act between risk and reward is especially critical in transportation project development and construction. Each transportation project is unique in scope and impact. They involve multi-disciplinary collaboration, regulatory challenges, and significant investment, making the management of uncertainties paramount. Project controls in this arena refer to the integrated processes,…
Read MoreEmployee Spotlight – Mario Najera
I’ve been with PE Services for 10 and a half years and I do just about anything. I love seeing projects get completed. I also love being outside.
Read MoreI-494 to TH 169 to MSP Airport Design-Build
This project is constructing future E-Z Pass lanes on 494 between US 169 and MSP International Airport. As the largest Design-Build Project in MnDOT history, it represents a pivotal investment in regional mobility. PE Services plays a vital role, providing environmental compliance oversight, project documentation, and office management. As the primary environmental point of contact…
Read MoreEmployee Spotlight – Dale Schlotfeldt
I’ve been with PE Services for 10 and a half years and I do just about anything. I love seeing projects get completed. I also love being outside.
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