Agency Processes & Best Practices Workshop - Phase I, II & III - by IDOT, IL Tollway & CCDoTH |
Join us at the IAACE and ASCE-CI Transportation Workshop to explore collaboration between IDOT, Illinois Tollway and Cook County DoTH and gain insights from experts on environmental clearances, permitting, and ROW acquisition during planning and design. Construction teams will share documentation requirements for starting and closing contracts. - The event concludes with a panel discussion addressing audience questions - Luncheon speakers will highlight collaboration and training, & we’ll also introduce the IAACE Scholarship Program - Network with agency project managers across all phases! |
Ashton Place 341 75th St, Willowbrook, IL 60527 View on map |
Jan 28, 2025 08:00am - Jan 28, 2025 04:00pm |
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Welcome and Introduction to the Workshop, Sponsors Recognition Katherine Au, PE -President of IAACE and ASCE-CI |
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Phase-I Agency Presentations w/ 15 mins Q&A Presenters-
- Steve Schilke, PE, Bureau Chief, Programming, Illinois Department of Transportation
- Bryan Wagner, Environmental Policy and Program Manager, Illinois Tollway
- Katie Bell, PE, Project Studies Manager, Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways
Topics Covered:
- Agency Phase I Organization Chart
- Environmental (ESR) procedure and process
- Deliverables and expectations
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Platinum Sponsor 1 - HBM Engineering Group, LLC (2 min Speaking Time) |
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Phase-II Agency Presentations w/ 15 mins Q&A Presenters-
- Fawad Aqueel, PE, PTOE, Bureau Chief of Design, IDOT R1/D1, Illinois Department of Transportation
- Reeve Sainvil, PE, Senior Project Manager, Illinois Tollway
- Michael Brink, PE, SE, Senior Project Engineer - Structures, Illinois Tollway
- Paulino Leyva, PE, Capital Projects Division Head, Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways
Topics Covered:
- Agency Phase II Organization Chart
- Permits
- ROW Acquisition
- Utility Coordination
- Special Waste, Earthwork balancing
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Platinum Sponsor 2 - Association of American Railroad (2 min Speaking Time) |
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Lunch with Guest Agency Speakers and Raffle Moderator: Lien Dastgir, PE – IAACE Vice-President President’s Address: Katherine Au, PE- IAACE and ASCE-CI President Guest Speakers:
- Issam Rayyan, PE, Region 1 Engineer of Project Implementation, Illinois Department of Transportation
- Sarah Kim, PE, Deputy Chief of Program Implementation, Illinois Tollway
- Tara Orbon, PE, Assistant Superintendent, Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways
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Initiating IAACE Scholarship Program Ali Issa, PE, PTOE & Meia Coutre - IAACE Student Outreach Committee Co-Chairs |
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Phase-III Agency Presentations w/ 15 mins Q&A Presenters-
- Jonathan Schumacher, PE, Bureau Chief of Construction, Illinois Department of Transportation
- Keith Keslinke, PE, Executive Project Manager, Illinois Tollway
- Diana Arreola, Project Manager, Illinois Tollway
- Joe Barrins, Construction Manager, Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways
Topics Covered:
- Agency Phase III Organization Chart
- Documentation: Project Close Out, Audit, Material Certification, Scheduling and Commitments
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Platinum Sponsor 3 - (2 min Speaking Time) |
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Panel Discussion
- Audience Q&A
- Agency’s Lesson Learned
- DCM & CCM roles at agencies
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Closing Remarks Francisco Lopez, PE, Events Coordinator, ASCE-CI |
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Thank you to our Event Sponsors! |
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