Posts by Andy McDermott
METRO 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
My favorite aspect of the job is being able to be outside every day and getting to meet new people.
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.
Read MoreMentorship in Action: Building Skills and Careers on the Job Site
In construction and engineering, passing knowledge from one generation to the next isn’t just valuable—it’s vital. Mentorship is the bridge that connects the experience of seasoned professionals with the fresh energy and perspectives of new team members. Through mentorship, we’re not just completing projects; we’re building lasting skills and careers that will sustain our industry…
Read MoreEmployee Spotlight – Darlene Gorrill
I started working part time for PE Services two years ago. As communications manager, I help clients with strategic communication planning – identifying the who (audiences), the what (key messages and content), the when (timing), and the how (communications vehicles) – as well as writing and editing for reports, manuals, meeting summaries, planning documents, and other publications, for the web, and for social media.
Read MoreJob Site Safety
Ensuring Safety in Civil Engineering Projects Safety is a paramount point of emphasis for all engineering projects due to the inherent risks associated with the construction activities. From planning to execution, every phase of a project demands rigorous safety protocols to protect workers, the public, and the environment. The integration of safety measures begins with…
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