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SERVICES
Consulting Expert
Need help understanding the situation and lingo? We understand the lingo, terms like change order, float, delay, critical path, design standards, standard specifications, traffic control, special provisions, inspection, contract, testing, quality control, quality assurance, potential change order, request for information, submittal, and constructability are what we do. We provide our clients with a complete understanding of the problem or issue and better yet, a plan of attack of how to address it.
Testifying Expert
Almost always, the best way to gather information is through site inspections. We provide site inspections, case review, expert witness reports, depositions, courtroom testimony, and 3D Interactive Site Visualizations. We always provide our clients with a thorough and efficient investigation to ensure a complete understanding of the facts. We always present our opinions to our clients tactfully, efficiently, clearly, and truthfully no matter the cost.
Industry Consultant
We often are retained to provide industry insight to banks, hedge funds, and corporations investigating potential investment opportunities. We are always up to date on emerging technologies and standard practices in civil engineering and construction. We also provide expert testimony regarding legislative issues affecting the engineering and construction community.
Curriculum Vitae
Education
M.S., Civil Engineering,
University of Nevada Las Vegas
(UNLV)
B.S., Civil Engineering,
University of Nevada Las Vegas
(UNLV)
Languages
English
Spanish
Licensure
Registered Professional
Engineer - Nevada 23491
Affiliations
American Public Works
Association (APWA)
Awards
Myron Calkins Young Leader of
the Year -2019 (APWA)
Committees
American Public Works
Association National
Government Affairs Committee
(GAC)
Publications
Ireland, Steven. Who’s
Regulating the Regulators?
APWA Reporter. Page 26.
March 2017.
Ireland, Steven. Why I
advocate for Public Works.
APWA Reporter. Page 16.
October 2018.
Ireland, Steven. By Small and Simple Things... APWA Reporter. Page 72. September 2019.
Steven R. Ireland, P.E.
Professional Experience
THE KEYSTONE CONSULTING GROUP, LLC
Founder 2019 to Present
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Engineering and Construction Consulting – Expert Witness and Non-testifying Expert
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Engineering Consulting – P3, Design Build, and CMAR
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Construction Management – P3, Design Build, CMAR, and Design Bid Build
THE LANE CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
Sr. Estimator 08/2019 to Present
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Estimate Heavy Civil Construction Projects ($100M+) on the west coast using all delivery methods – P3, Design Build, CMAR, Design Bid Build.
LAS VEGAS PAVING CORPORATION
Project Manager and Asst. Project Manager 07/2015 to 08/2019
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Northern CC-215 Beltway from North 5th Street to UPRR ($65M) – Clark County Public Works – Role: Project Manager
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I-11 Boulder City Bypass Phase 2 - Design-Build ($245M) – Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada – Role: Asst. Project Manager / Asst. Construction Manager.
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Additional Responsibilities: Assist with writing and reviewing new Design-Build and CMAR RFPs/RFQs.
MEADOW VALLEY CONTRACTORS, INC.
Asst. Project Manager, Project Engineer, Estimator, 06/2011 to 07/2015
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Las Vegas Wash Middle Branch Storm Drain Improvements ($22M) – City of Las Vegas – Role: Asst. Project Manager / Project Engineer.
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Las Vegas Wash Main Branch Channel and Trail Improvements Phase II ($13.5M) – City of North Las Vegas – Role: Asst. Project Manager / Project Engineer / QC Manager.
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Las Vegas Wash Main Branch Channel and Trail Improvements Phase I CMAR ($24M) – City of North Las Vegas – Role: Project Engineer / QC Manager.
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Las Vegas Wash Trail Bridge at I-15 ($8M) – City of North Las Vegas – Role: Project Engineer / QC Manager.
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I-215 Airport Connector Phase I ($33M) – Clark County Nevada – Role: Project Engineer.
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Pittman Wash Channel Improvements CMAR ($8M) (Pre-Construction Services) – City of Henderson – Role: RFP Development and Estimator.
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Centennial Parkway Channel West / Grand Teton Branch CMAR ($12M) (Pre-Construction Services) – City of Las Vegas – Role: RFP Development and Estimator.
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Oakey Meadow Storm Drain – Charleston to Sahara CMAR ($24M) (Pre-Construction Services) – City of Las Vegas – Role: RFP Development and Estimator.
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Project NEON P3 Pursuit ($500M) – Nevada Department of Transportation – Role: Estimator.
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Mesquite Exit 118 Design-Build ($15M) – City of Mesquite – Role: RFP Development and Estimator.
BULLDOG EQUIPMENT/ TARGET CONSTRUCTION/ WISER CONSTRUCTION
Estimator / Project Manager / Operator, 2006 to 2011
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Worked as an Estimator/Project Manager on Wet Utilities, Earthwork, and Paving projects in the public and private sector. Performed quantity take-offs, constructability review, and cost estimates for hundreds of projects in Southern Nevada while attending school at UNLV full time.
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Most Memorable Projects Include: Upper Blue Diamond Channel and Detention Basin - Army Corps of Engineers - ($26M), McDonald Highlands PA 13 - ($10M), Western High School Demo - Clark County School District - ($2M), Marriott Suites Hotel - ($1.5M)
TAB CONTRACTORS, INC.,
Estimator / Laborer, 2003 to 2006
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Worked as a Yard Laborer while attending High School full time. Most memorable experience includes making over 20,000 sand bags in the Las Vegas Summer.
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Learned to perform quantity take-offs using AGTEK EDGE software and prepare and review construction claims.