Responsible to manage and maintain MDOT construction documentation processes for federal and state funded transportation projects.  Prepares reports for the State Transportation Commission (STC) and as requested reports by the Michigan Legislature.  Responsible for receiving, reviewing, and processing all contract modifications and associated force accounts requiring Bureau of Field Services approval; processing freedom of information requests; oversees the Central Office Review (COR) process including contractor claim engagement; resolves Dispute Review Board (DRB) issues and DRB panel member coordination requirements; oversees contractor evaluation processes, including contractor appeal engagement; overseeing and conducting project record reviews; conducting certification of project engineers and office technicians; overseeing and monitoring wage and labor compliance program including LCP tracker, contractors' on-the-job training program, and construction subcontract compliance.

Purush Pakala, Construction Contracts Engineer
517-243-4336

Local Agency Construction
Provides expertise and support services to the administration and delivery of Local Agency Program (LAP) projects through risk mitigation and alignment of statewide LAP construction oversight including coordination with and training of internal & external partners.

Theresa Eilers, Location Agency Construction Contracts Engineer
231-215-9278

Construction Scheduling
Brad Daavettila, Transportation Engineer
517-281-4295

Contract Management
Adam Iding, Departmental Analyst
517-636-6089

Prompt Payment and Subcontract Compliance
Chris Roe, Departmental Analyst
517-202-3716

Prevailing Wage Compliance
Vacant, Transportation Technician

LCPtracker Support
By Consultant
MDOT-LCPtracker@Michigan.gov
517-636-6850

Engineer Certification and Project Record Review
Mohammad Azam, Transportation Engineer
517-636-0832

Responsible for construction field technical operations and the advancement of digital technology in construction including AASHTOWare Project Construction and Materials (APCM) and FieldManager applications, work zones, grading and drainage, pavement markings, guardrail, and survey technology of federal and state funded transportation projects. Responsible for administration of the MDOT Work Zone Safety and Mobility Manual.

Vacant, Field Operations Engineer

Construction Technology Unit
Promotes the use of current construction technologies. Investigates innovations and leading-edge technologies. Responsible for all policies, procedures, and practices, related to construction technology and administration. Provide recognized technical expertise in technologies related to construction administration applications (APCM & FieldManager). Responsible for the administration of the statewide Independent Assurance Test (IAT) program.

Daniel Burns, P.E., Construction Technology Engineer
517-290-0000

Field Technology
Responsible for planning, scoping, investigating, analyzing, testing, training for new field technologies. Providing expertise and assisting field and other construction staff with implementing construction related technologies; setup, maintenance, and support of software applications in MDOT offices; and maintaining and supporting construction applications to the Michigan Transportation Industry.

Rick McGowan, Construction Technology Innovation Analyst
313-215-0167

AASHTOWare Administration
Responsible for planning, scoping, analyzing, designing, developing, testing, training, and implementing construction and materials software; administering software contracts; set-up, maintenance, and support of software applications in MDOT offices; and maintaining and supporting construction applications to the Michigan Transportation Industry.

Kevin Lehman, Assistant Construction Technology Engineer - Construction
517-242-6111

Nishant Patel, Assistant Construction Technology Engineer - Materials

Tedra Roberts, Construction Materials Certification Specialist
517-285-2652  

Olivia Cooper, Construction Management Software Analyst
517-256-5394

Grading/Drainage
Responsible for providing technical expertise for soil stability and slope restoration, grading, pipes and culverts, erosion prevention, drainage permits and horizontal boring techniques including trenchless installations.

Dave Gauthier, Grading and Drainage Engineer
517-243-5713

Work Zone Management Unit
Promote current Work Zone Safety and Mobility Manual and accompanied guidance materials.  Coordinate work zone training programs to improve statewide consistency and safety of all customers.  Evaluate innovative products for work zone crash mitigation and traffic calming capabilities.  Responsible for all policies, procedures, and practices, related to work zone safety and mobility.

Chuck Bergmann, Work Zone Technician
517-388-5228

Sarah Hoffman, Work Zone Engineer
517-242-5753