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<br />Thomas Coughran, PE
<br />Water Quality and Utilities Engineer
<br />INTERWEST
<br />CONSULTING
<br />Mr. Coughran has over 35 years of experience in civil engineering design & project
<br />GROUP
<br />management and public works management, with a specialization In water services,
<br />transportation, and distribution. He is a licensed engineer in the states of California and
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<br />Arizona and a member of the American Water Works Association (AWWA). He retired as
<br />the Director of Public Works for the City of La Habra and has since come to work as a
<br />consultant. His solid network of colleagues has grown with his experience within the
<br />engineering divisions of several other cities and districts in the surrounding area, Including
<br />EDUCATION
<br />his position as Water Resources Manager for the City of Santa Ana, Water Systems
<br />Bachelor of science
<br />Manager for the City of Fullerton, Principal Water Engineer for the City of Anaheim, and
<br />CNII Engineering, California State
<br />District Engineerforthe Mesa Consolidated Water District,
<br />University, Long Reach
<br />1994
<br />PROJECT SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE
<br />REGISTRATIONS
<br />Interim Maintenance Services Manager
<br />CERTIFICATIONS
<br />2016-2017 Interwest Consulting Group I CA
<br />CA Registered Civil Engineer 150092
<br />Thom is currently serving the City of Costa Mesa providing Interim Maintenance Manager
<br />A2 Registered Civil Engineer 126082
<br />services In the areas of building maintenance, park maintenance, and street rehabilitation.
<br />State of California Contractor License
<br />He attends all Parks and Rec Commission meetings and prepares various reports. He also
<br />"A^ &"R", inactive
<br />administers CIP projects and prepares CIP design for projects Including the replacement of
<br />CA Distribution Operator Certification,
<br />main electrical panels In the Community Center. Thom oversees activities for street
<br />Grades
<br />pothole repairs, replacement of street signs, sidewalk grading and replacement, and
<br />development projects related to public works such as street, park, and median projects.
<br />PROFESSIONAL
<br />Additionally, he provides general direction, evaluation, and mentoring of field personnel.
<br />A F F I L I A T 10 N S
<br />Other recent projects that Thom provides oversite on include: safety street lighting
<br />American Water Works Assoclation
<br />replacement, the replacement of two pedestrian park bridges and two park shelters,
<br />Member
<br />emergency generators for essential facilities, and graffiti removal.
<br />Metropolitan WaterDistrict- Emeritus
<br />Interim Public Works ( Utilities Director
<br />Director (M7-2005)
<br />2015-2016 City of San Juan Capistrano I CA
<br />A-21 Committee Rep. with D. 1.
<br />Thom directed, managed, and oversaw activities and operations for PW and Utilities
<br />Foundation Research (1995-2012)
<br />sections including: capital improvements for public works and water/sewer project design;
<br />operations and maintenance of water/sewer infrastructure; construction implementation,
<br />California Municipal Utilities Associatlon
<br />Inspections, cost estimates and contract documentations for compliance with local, state
<br />- Board of Governors (1999-2002)
<br />regulations; coordination with other City departments and outside agencies to satisfy
<br />requirements; and local ground water basin development. He oversaw and managed
<br />maintenance contracts for street lighting, street sweeping, trash, parks, and trees. He also
<br />provided assistance to the City Manager for difficult and sensitive inquiries for Council,
<br />and he advised & participated on a variety of boards, commissions, special interest groups
<br />and outside governmental agencies.
<br />Director of Public Works
<br />2009-2012 City of La Habra I CA
<br />Thom was responsible for directing and participating in the development and
<br />Implementation of department goals, policies, and for ensuring compliance. He reviewed
<br />policies and work of outside service providers and contractors as they related to public
<br />works programs and programs that included: enhancements to the water and sewer
<br />system operations/maintenance, drilling two new water wells with pump stations, and
<br />maintenance programs for streets and parks. He directed the departments annual
<br />budget, and selected, trained and evaluated the performance of professional, technical
<br />and support staff. He also evaluated current programs with recommendations to City
<br />Council for new construction projects, acquisition of water property rights, maintenance
<br />programs, and residential services; prepared contract proposals that included emergency
<br />contacts, design/build projects, facllitate community Input as it related to current and
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