1) 101/Ralston Ave. Interchange Project (2003 – 2006)
This $15.4 million project was sponsored by The City of Redwood City and carried out by Caltrans. The I-101/ Ralston Avenue Interchange has been one of the most congested areas on the Peninsula for years. The project was designed to give motorists a better facility by making major improvements to help the flow of traffic, and to improve the efficiency of the interchange during peak traffic hours by reducing the need for motorists to weave in and out of traffic lanes. Two off-ramp loops were eliminated and replaced by two new signalized intersections. Island Parkway was realigned to connect directly to Marine Parkway at one of the new off- ramp intersections. As Project Manager/ Resident Engineer, Sam Barjoud was able to make constructability recommendations that reduced the cost of the project as well as reducing the schedule by 90 days. Responsibilities included issues resolution and claims avoidance; cost planning and project controls; developing, analyzing, and maintaining project schedules; approval of monthly progress payment certificates; co-ordination of architectural, structural and construction drawings; material/product submittals and approval; coordination with the City and engineering consultant; developing managing the overall QA/QC program.
This $15.4 million project was sponsored by The City of Redwood City and carried out by Caltrans. The I-101/ Ralston Avenue Interchange has been one of the most congested areas on the Peninsula for years. The project was designed to give motorists a better facility by making major improvements to help the flow of traffic, and to improve the efficiency of the interchange during peak traffic hours by reducing the need for motorists to weave in and out of traffic lanes. Two off-ramp loops were eliminated and replaced by two new signalized intersections. Island Parkway was realigned to connect directly to Marine Parkway at one of the new off- ramp intersections. As Project Manager/ Resident Engineer, Sam Barjoud was able to make constructability recommendations that reduced the cost of the project as well as reducing the schedule by 90 days. Responsibilities included issues resolution and claims avoidance; cost planning and project controls; developing, analyzing, and maintaining project schedules; approval of monthly progress payment certificates; co-ordination of architectural, structural and construction drawings; material/product submittals and approval; coordination with the City and engineering consultant; developing managing the overall QA/QC program.
2) Metro Green Line, (9 Transit Station on Metro Green Line start from Hawthorne To Norwalk station.
Client: MTA (Metropolitan Transportation Authority), LADates: 1994 to 1995
Description: this project covers the design and construction of nine transit stations on Metro Green Line started from Hawthorne, Crenshaw, Vermont, Harbor, Avalon, Wilmington, Long Beach, Lakewood, to Norwalk station. This project included several Phases: Phase I (structural work), Phase II (architectural work), Phase III (elevator and escalator work), Phase IV (art work).
Cost: 90 M
Firm’s Role: Construction Manager/Start-up team Manager on this project.
Status: Projects are completed.
Client: MTA (Metropolitan Transportation Authority), LADates: 1994 to 1995
Description: this project covers the design and construction of nine transit stations on Metro Green Line started from Hawthorne, Crenshaw, Vermont, Harbor, Avalon, Wilmington, Long Beach, Lakewood, to Norwalk station. This project included several Phases: Phase I (structural work), Phase II (architectural work), Phase III (elevator and escalator work), Phase IV (art work).
Cost: 90 M
Firm’s Role: Construction Manager/Start-up team Manager on this project.
Status: Projects are completed.
3) North Oakland Aerial Structures & West Oakland Aerial Structures
The structural retrofit of pier foundations, bent caps and infill-walls; demolition of selected existing facilities; protection of selected existing facilities; shoring and underpinning for selected existing facilities; excavation support and protection ; excavation and backfill; contaminated soil handling and disposal; clearing and grubbing; drilling and bonding dowels in concrete; drilling and bonding dowels in concrete, some with grout and some with chemical adhesive; providing concrete reinforcing, concrete formwork and falsework, and cast-in-place concrete; curing concrete; drilled concrete piers and shafts; prestressed concrete; installation of elastomeric bumper assemblies between existing pier caps and existing girders; electrical work; street lighting and traffic control signals, temporary traffic handling; and restoration of paving, sidewalks surface features, including landscaping as specified in the Contract Specifications. Also included is construction safety, quality control, testing, and coordination with BART operations, the Union Pacific Railroad and other contractors.
The structural retrofit of pier foundations, bent caps and infill-walls; demolition of selected existing facilities; protection of selected existing facilities; shoring and underpinning for selected existing facilities; excavation support and protection ; excavation and backfill; contaminated soil handling and disposal; clearing and grubbing; drilling and bonding dowels in concrete; drilling and bonding dowels in concrete, some with grout and some with chemical adhesive; providing concrete reinforcing, concrete formwork and falsework, and cast-in-place concrete; curing concrete; drilled concrete piers and shafts; prestressed concrete; installation of elastomeric bumper assemblies between existing pier caps and existing girders; electrical work; street lighting and traffic control signals, temporary traffic handling; and restoration of paving, sidewalks surface features, including landscaping as specified in the Contract Specifications. Also included is construction safety, quality control, testing, and coordination with BART operations, the Union Pacific Railroad and other contractors.
4) SAN BRUNO GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT , CONTRACT 10-PCJPB-C-002
Client: Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (hereinafter “JPB”) at 1250 San Carlos
Avenue, San Carlos, CA 94070-1306
ABA Global provided Resident Engineer/Structural Representative for this project
This public works project consists of constructing a grade separated rail alignment from I-380 in South San Francisco to San Felipe Avenue in San Bruno. Major elements of work include addition of new control point CP Scott, shifting of main line tracks from South Linden Ave to Scott Street, construction of a two track shoofly, track raise on an MSE embankment, three grade separated street crossings involving lowering current street grade, three pedestrian under crossings, relocation of San Bruno Station onto an elevated structure, temporary station, pump station, vehicular traffic signals, train signals and communication system. The work is more fully described in the Contract Documents. The estimated cost of construction is greater than
Client: Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (hereinafter “JPB”) at 1250 San Carlos
Avenue, San Carlos, CA 94070-1306
ABA Global provided Resident Engineer/Structural Representative for this project
This public works project consists of constructing a grade separated rail alignment from I-380 in South San Francisco to San Felipe Avenue in San Bruno. Major elements of work include addition of new control point CP Scott, shifting of main line tracks from South Linden Ave to Scott Street, construction of a two track shoofly, track raise on an MSE embankment, three grade separated street crossings involving lowering current street grade, three pedestrian under crossings, relocation of San Bruno Station onto an elevated structure, temporary station, pump station, vehicular traffic signals, train signals and communication system. The work is more fully described in the Contract Documents. The estimated cost of construction is greater than
5) Devil’s Slide Tunnel project in Pacifica, California
Devil’s Slide is located south of the City of Pacifica in the county of San Mateo, California along the coastal road of Route 1. The Devil’s Slide area along Route 1 has been plagued with landslides and grade subsidence that have lead to the road being closed for extended periods of time causing significant economic loss to the surrounding coastal communities. The solution: Construct a tunnel through the mountain to bypass the dangers and reoccurring problems associated with Devil’s Slide.
Devil’s Slide is located south of the City of Pacifica in the county of San Mateo, California along the coastal road of Route 1. The Devil’s Slide area along Route 1 has been plagued with landslides and grade subsidence that have lead to the road being closed for extended periods of time causing significant economic loss to the surrounding coastal communities. The solution: Construct a tunnel through the mountain to bypass the dangers and reoccurring problems associated with Devil’s Slide.
