Todd Polvado

Background

About Todd Polvado

Registered Civil Engineer - California Master of Civil Engineering - Norwich University B.S./Civil Engineering - California State University, Fresno PMI PMP PMI CQMOE Certified Six Sigma Lean Green Belt AWS Certified Welding Inspector QC1 California High-Speed Rail, California, USA (2018-current): Construction Quality Manager / Project Manager supporting the CAHSR Authority engineering, construction, risk, and quality teams on the 119 miles of active Construction Packages using the Design-build model. Provide data and risk based oversight and support toward meeting challenges and continuous process and quality improvement. SALEM Engineering Group, Inc, California (2003 – 2018): Division Director / Senior Engineer. Division Director and Senior Engineer leader for the development and direction of Forensic Engineering, Testing and Inspection Services, Internal and External Quality services, Design Group, and Materials Laboratory Divisions. Leader and director of company quality, testing and inspection services, and materials laboratory. Lead business operations to evaluate division performance and recommended new strategies for performance improvement to meet company goals. Lead the development of processes that provide timely service that is budget-conscious, customer-driven, and are based on a common-sense approach using sound civil engineering principles and experience. Lead, develop and maintain client relationships. Provide effective social and leadership skills and communicate with public entities and community stakeholders. Lead a multi-office, multi-functional, complex staff, and laboratory operation, with responsibility for ensuring laboratory quality conditions and certifications, safety procedures, and employee development. • Over 2 decades of experience as an Engineering Leader/Executive • Cross-functional Team Leadership • Analytical Problem Solving / Strategic Thinking / Tactical Planning • Continuous improvement based on metrics and KPI • Discernment and Judgement based on Metrics, Experience, and Education • Leader in Quality & Organizational Improvement • Project Management skills and leadership