 Loran Frazier |
Highways & Engineering Division
The Highways and Engineering Division prepares projects for bidding and coordinates highway construction through two primary functions: Preconstruction and Construction. Specific Preconstruction functions are administered by the Bridge, Consultant Design, Engineering Information Services, Environmental Services, Highways, Right-of-Way, and Traffic and Safety bureaus in addition to five District Construction Offices in Billings, Butte, Great Falls, Glendive, and Missoula for budget purposes. Specific Construction functions are administered by the Contract Plans, Construction Engineering Services, Construction Administration Services, and Materials. |
| Loran Frazier, Administrator Phone: 406.444.6002 Email: |
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Preconstruction Program |
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| Program Description: | |
| The Preconstruction Program involves planning and developing the details of construction projects. This includes determining the location and design features, conducting public hearings and working with local officials, acquiring property for right-of-way and processing contracts up to the time they are awarded to private contractors. | |
| Contact Person: | James Walther, Preconstruction Engineer Phone: 406.444.6005 Email: |
Construction Program |
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| Program Description: | |
| The Construction Program coordinates all activities connected with highway construction. This includes bid preparation and letting, developing policies and specifications, resolving construction problems, and approving payments for construction work. | |
| Contact Person: | Kevin Christensen, Construction Engineer Phone: 406.444.6008 Email: |
Management Information and Support |
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| In addition to the two program areas above, there are several areas that support the Engineering Division. These areas include: Fiscal Officer; Management Analyst; Human Resources Specialist; Training & Development Specialist; and the Research Section. | |
| Contact Persons: | Sally Russell, Fiscal Officer Phone: 406.444.6241 Email: |
| Mike Dyrdahl, Operations Analyst Phone: 406.444.6308 Email: |
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| Kris Christensen, Training & Development Specialist Phone: 406.444.7286 Email: |
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| Renee McDaniel, Human Resource Specialist Phone: 406.444.6048 Email: |
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| Sue Sillick, Research Section Manager Phone: 406.444.7693 Email: |
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