Department of Engineering and Construction

The Department of Engineering and Construction consists of three organizational divisions: Engineering Design and Right of Way Management, Project Delivery, and Transportation Services.The Department of Engineering and Construction is responsible for planning, designing and constructing major capital improvements throughout the City of Oakland.  Client Departments include the Police and Fire Departments, Office of Parks and Recreation, the Oakland Public Library, and the Redevelopment Agency.

The Department maintains the City’s traffic signals, coordinates and inspects the work of utility companies such as the East Bay Municipal Utilities District and PG&E in City streets, and provides survey and materials testing services. The Department also provides as-needed planning, engineering and construction management services in response to emergencies.

Capital Projects

Capital Projects include street, sewer and storm drainage improvements and renovation or new construction of City-owned facilities, including fire stations, libraries, and park and recreation facilities. Some current major projects include:

• 2006 Winter Storm Roadway Repairs
• 12th Street Reconstruction and Park Improvement

Ongoing Programs

• Sanitary Sewer Infiltration and Inflow (I/I) Correction Program
• Capital Street Rehabilitation Program
• Curb Ramp Program
• Neighborhood Traffic Safety Program
• Off-Street Parking
• Utility Coordination and Inspection and Right-of-Way Management
• Park Planning
• Street Furniture Program

Contact:

Deputy Director
Mike Neary (510) 238-6659

Administrative Assistant II
Cynthia Mae Redmon (510) 238-7119

Support Services Supervisor
Lucy Ogbamichael (510) 238-3369

Budget and Grants Administrator
Elma Flores (510) 238-6385