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Kevin Waddell – Professional Profile

Kevin Waddell – Professional Profile

Personal and Background Details

  • Full Name: Kevin D. Waddell, P.E. (Professional Engineer; middle initial from ZoomInfo and directories).
  • Location: Kansas City, Missouri, United States (primary residence and work base).
  • Age/Background: Specific age not publicly available, but career spans over 30 years (starting around 1988 based on LinkedIn timeline). Studied Civil Engineering at the University of Kansas (from Facebook and LinkedIn). No detailed personal bio or family information found in public sources beyond professional affiliations.

Professional Experience

  • Current Role: Preconstruction Department Manager – Infrastructure at Burns & McDonnell (Kansas City, MO). Leads front-end (preconstruction) and estimating teams across Water (WTR) and Transportation (TRN) sectors. Focuses on design-build delivery, progressive design-build validation periods, procurement strategies to alleviate supply chain issues, and managing cost volatility in water/wastewater construction markets. Certified as Assoc. DBIA (Associate Design-Build Institute of America).
  • Key Skills and Focus: Expertise in estimating, preconstruction services, design-build projects, infrastructure (water, wastewater, transportation), civil engineering, and project management. Passionate about innovative delivery methods, sustainability, and workforce development.
  • Achievements:
    • Authored industry insights on topics like “Demystifying the Validation Period in Progressive Design-Build” (2024 blog) and “Designing for Procurement Can Help Alleviate Supply Chain Headaches” (2022 blog) on Burns & McDonnell’s site.
    • Key projects: Foley Company’s Odor Control Design Build for KCMO Water Service Dept (2017); Belton, MO WWTP Improvements (2017); KCMO WTP West Header & Valve Replacement (2015); JCCC SE Quadrant Stormwater Management (2011 APWA KC Metro Chapter Project of the Year, <$5M Environmental Division); Sar Ko Par Trails Park Lake & Dam Improvements, City of Lenexa, KS (2013 APWA KC Metro Chapter Project of the Year, <$5M Environmental Division).
    • Involved in national projects, including offshore wind transmission and clean energy initiatives.
  • Previous Roles:
    • Estimating Manager at Foley Company (dates not specified; prior to Burns & McDonnell).
    • Undisclosed roles from 1990–1993 and 1988–1990 (from LinkedIn timeline).
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from The University of Kansas (KU).
  • Certifications: Professional Engineer (P.E.); Assoc. DBIA.
  • Years of Experience: Over 35 years in construction and engineering (inferred from 1988 start date).

Company Details (Burns & McDonnell)

  • Founded: 1898; employee-owned engineering, architecture, construction, environmental, and consulting firm.
  • Focus: Full-service provider for infrastructure projects in aviation, commercial, construction, environmental, government, manufacturing, oil & gas, power, process, transportation, and water sectors. Known for design-build expertise and sustainable solutions.
  • Addresses:
    • HQ: 9400 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64114.
    • Global offices in 50+ locations worldwide.
  • Employees: 10,000+ globally; key peers include leadership in water and transportation divisions.
  • Online Presence:

NUCA Involvement

  • Roles:
    • Vice President, NUCA Kansas City Chapter (NUCA KC; current as of listings).
    • Executive Board Member, NUCA of Greater Kansas City Region (Jan 2024–Present).
    • Board Member, NUCA of Greater Kansas City Region (Jan 2023–Dec 2023).
    • Past President (served two-year term ending Dec 2023; handed off gavel to new leader).
  • Contributions:
    • Promotes safety, infrastructure funding, workforce development, and collaboration in utility and excavation construction.
    • Raises awareness on construction issues, government relations, and capital improvements funding.
    • Involved in events like Dozer Days KC (2023; proud board service mentioned on LinkedIn and Twitter).
    • Collaborates with NUCA leaders like Danny Anderson (President), Bob Snyder (Immediate Past President), and Mary Jane Debenport (Executive Director).

Contact Information

Other Public Information

  • Connections: Linked to NUCA executives (e.g., Bob Snyder, Tony Privitera) and Burns & McDonnell colleagues. Volunteer roles include Chairperson of Water Design-Build Council Advisory Group (2016–2018); Mentor at Blue Hills Contractor Incubator (2015–2017, guiding small businesses on estimating and development); Board of Directors at Olathe Girls Softball Association (2012–2014).
  • Safety/Compliance: Emphasizes safe and prosperous practices in posts (e.g., LinkedIn holiday messages). No major citations noted in public records.
  • Online Mentions: Featured in Burns & McDonnell news (e.g., offshore wind transmission articles); RocketReach and ZoomInfo profiles confirm role and contact; Twitter hashtags like #designedtobuild link to his NUCA activities. No personal publications beyond company blogs; active on LinkedIn for networking.

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