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Steve Kincaid, P.E. - Chief Engineer

Responsibilities:
  • Chief Engineer
  • Quality Control and Assurance
Area of Expertise:
  • Project Management
  • Quality Control/Assurance
  • Coordinate Geometry
  • Design Support
  • Stormwater Systems
  • Traffic Control
Activities:
Active Member ASCE
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, University of South Florida, 1972.

Professional Registration:
Professional Engineer, Florida, 1976.

Experience:
28 years

Project Experience:

SR 30 (US 98) (Complex Highway), Escambia County, FDOT District 3

Steve served a project manager and engineer of record for this 4.28 mile complex rural project. The project consisted of providing two new lanes (eastbound) and milling and resurfacing two lanes (westbound). It included design of two (2) surface stormwater facilities, new piping systems, ditch realignment, pipe and box culvert extensions, signing and striping, signalization, and maintenance of traffic. It also included post design services support.

SR 207 (Complex Highway), St Johns County, FDOT District 2

This project is approximately 5.0 miles of urban roadway construction. The project involves the upgrading of a two-lane rural roadway to a four-lane (future six) complex urban roadway. Steve served as engineering manager for this project. He assisted the project manager with the day to day activities associated with the preparation of the construction documents. Steve was responsible for reviewing the plans for compliance with the Department Standards. He reviewed each submittal as outlined in Lochrane’s quality Assurance Plans. Steve provided design and technical assistance through out the project. Steve coordinated with the subconsultants to ensure that this project remained on schedule.

SR438 (Complex Highway), Orange County, FDOT 5

Steve served as project manager and engineer of record for this 3.02 mile complex urban project. The project upgraded a two lane rural facility to a four-lane complex urban roadway. It required an extensive traffic control plan. It involved multiply utility relocates within space limited areas. Features of the project included a community action plan (CAP), phased drainage systems (due to TCP), phased utility installations, surface stormwater facilities, under drains, signing and pavement markings, signalizations, retaining and gravity walls, and JA forcemain relocation plans.

Rosalind Ave/Southern Gateway, City of Orlando

Steve served as project manager for this project, handling all day to day activities. The Southern Gateway Project involved the realignment of Orange Avenue/Magnolia Avenue into Rosalind Avenue as the southern entrance into Downtown Orlando. The realignment impacted the Cherokee National Register Historic District, Lake Lucerne and the East-West Expressway. Extensive Public Involvement for this high profile project included coordination with the Downtown Redevelopment Agency (DRA), Historic Preservation Board, Cherokee Historic District Neighborhood, Orlando/Orange County Expressway, the Florida Department of Transportation, the Mayor's Office and Orlando City Commission and the general public.

The final product produced through the public involvement process included a 82.30 meter historically sensitive bridge (i.e. iron work railing, bridge pavers, period street lighting), extensive streetscape and a three lane northbound typical section. A detailed public involvement program was prepared which included "laser imagery" to show all involved agencies and the general public how the final improvements would appear. The facility has been constructed and is now open to traffic.

SR 20 (3R), Jefferson County, FDOT 3

Steve was the engineer of record for this project which included 10 miles of milling and resurfacing of a four-lane roadway. It also included culvert extensions, inlet top adjustments, ditch realignment, sidedrain replacement, bridge widening, and bridge replacement over the Aucilla River. Steve served as quality assurance engineer and functioned as an in-house project manager to assist the project manager in the day to day activities. Steve was responsible for reviewing the plans for compliance with the Department Standards. He reviewed each submittal as outlined in Lochrane’s quality assurance plan. Steve provided design and technical assistance through out the project and was responsible for post design services.

US 301 / SR 200 (3R), Alachua County, FDOT District 2

This project consisted of widening for the addition of a paved shoulder and resurfacing. Other improvements included closing and relocating median openings, culvert extensions, widening of medians within the urban area of Hawthorne, and removal of existing on-street parking. The length of the project was 18.14 miles. Steve served as quality assurance engineer and functioned as an in-house project manager to assist the project manager in the day to day activities. Steve was responsible for reviewing the plans for compliance with the Department Standards. He reviewed each submittal as outlined in Lochrane’s quality assurance plan. Steve provided design and technical assistance through out the project. Steve is the project engineer responsible for addressing post design services issues.

US 441 (Minor Highway), Alachua County, FDOT District 2

This project is a bridge replacement project over the Santa Fe River. Steve served as quality assurance engineer and functioned as in-house project manager to assist the Project Manager in the day to day activities. Steve was responsible for reviewing the plans for compliance with the Department Standards. He reviewed each submittal as outlined in Lochrane’s quality assurance plan. Steve provided design and technical assistance through out the project.

SR 25 (US 27) (3R), Highlands County, FDOT District 1

This project consists of 3.5 miles of milling and resurfacing a four-lane roadway. It also includes culvert extensions, inlet top adjustments, ditch realignment, sidedrain replacement, and signing and striping. Steve served as quality assurance engineer and functioned as an in-house project manager to assist the project manager in the day to day activities. Steve was responsible for reviewing the plans for compliance with the Department Standards. He reviewed each submittal as outlined in Lochrane’s quality assurance plan. Steve provided design and technical assistance through out the project.

SR 20 (3R), Putnam County, FDOT District 2

This project included roadway resurfacing, approach roadway realignment, bridge culvert replacement, and bridge replacement (for future four-lancing). This project involved the use of wick drains and fill to consolidate organic (muck) materials located beneath the approach roadways. Steve served as quality assurance engineer and functioned as in-house project manager to assist the Project Manager in the day to day activities. Steve was responsible for reviewing the plans for compliance with the Department Standards. He reviewed each submittal as outlined in Lochrane’s quality Assurance Plan. Steve provided design and technical assistance through out the project. Steve coordinated with the subconsultants to ensure that this project remained on schedule.

Little St. Marys River Bridge (3R), Nassau County, FDOT District 2

This project includes the construction of a new bridge adjacent to the existing bridge. It also includes the realignment of the approach roadways. Steve served as quality assurance engineer and functioned as in-house project manager to assist the Project Manager in the day to day activities. Steve was responsible for reviewing the plans for compliance with the Department Standards. He reviewed each submittal as outlined in Lochrane’s quality Assurance Plan. Steve provided design and technical assistance through out the project. He also was responsible for subconsultant contacts and ensuring that the project remained on schedule.

SR 200 (3R), Marion County, FDOT District 5

Steve served as project manager for this project located in the City of Ocala. The project was 1.2 miles in length. It consists of design of sidewalk along an existing urban commercial corridor. Included in the design were sidewalks, upgrading to ADA standards, signing and striping including special emphasis markings, traffic control, and utility adjustments. Steve served as quality assurance engineer and functioned as in-house project manager to assist the Project Manager in the day to day activities. Steve was responsible for reviewing the plans for compliance with the Department Standards. He reviewed each submittal as outlined in Lochrane’s quality Assurance Plan. Steve provided design and technical assistance through out the project. He also was responsible for subconsultant contacts and ensuring that the project remained on schedule.

Mill Creek Bridge Rehab. (Minor Highway), Putnam County, FDOT District 2

This project involves an historic bridge rehabilitation. Steve served as quality assurance engineer and functioned as in-house project manager to assist the Project Manager in the day to day activities. Steve was responsible for reviewing the plans for compliance with the Department Standards. He reviewed each submittal as outlined in Lochrane’s quality Assurance Plan. Steve provided design and technical assistance through out the project.

Scenic Gateway (Enhancement), Marion County, FDOT District 5

Steve served as project manager for this project located in the City of Ocala. The project included the upgrading of existing island with landscaping, irrigation and signage. The islands were located at the intersection of I-75 with SR 200, SR 40, and US 27 (SR 500). The project also included the design, construction and installation of a special sign “WELCOME TO OCALA, ALL AMERICA CITY” at each intersection.

CR 232/Millhopper Road, Alachua County

Steve served as project manager for this controversial project, handling all day to day activities. The project involved roadway and landscaping improvements in a 2.5 mile corridor designated as a Scenic Roadway by the Alachua County Commission. An extensive Public Involvement Program was developed to deal with residents concerns as well as those of Alachua County's bicycle and tree preservation activist. A total of 1728 trees, within the corridor, 8 inches or more in diameter were surveyed, identified and rated as to life expectancy. The proposed improvements were designed to reduce the impacted trees to less than 100. The key to the successful completion of this project was the development of a high creditability with the public and county commission.

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