Construction and Materials

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At KDOT, our team is committed to providing high standards in road and bridge construction. We oversee everything from project estimates and contract awards to quality control and material testing. Explore our site to learn more about our projects, specifications, and the innovative practices that keep Kansas moving forward. 

Construction 

  • Coordinates the preparation of the project estimates, plans and proposals for construction projects let by KDOT. 
  • Reviews bids and makes recommendations for awarding contracts. 
  • Manages contracts from award to final acceptance. 
  • Reviews construction projects to determine compliance with standard specifications, special provisions and construction practices. 

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Materials

  • Administers the Quality Control and Assurance Program to promote compliance with standard specifications and special provisions, along with administering the Outside Inspection Program. 
  • Provides plant inspection of fabricated structural steel and aluminum, pre-stressed concrete beams and slabs, concrete boxes and pipes, epoxy-coated reinforcing steel, cast metal items, etc., used in construction and maintenance projects. 
  • Coordinates the Pavement Management System (PMS). 

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Contact

StaffTitlePhoneEmail
Bureau of Construction and Materials(785) 296-3576
Leibrock, ChrisAssistant Bureau Chief(785) 291-3825
Barezinsky, RickAssistant Bureau Chief - Materials
Campbell, LannyAWP Administrator
Weirich, DavidAWP Construction Analyst
Van Nice, JasonChief, Bureau of Construction & Materials(785) 296-7138
Lesser, JoshuaCMS Materials Coordinator(785) 296-1199
Rose, SteveField Construction Engineer
Heptig, BlairField Engineer
Houser, ShaneLetting Engineer(785) 296-7183
Hall, HeatherManager - Contract Claims
Miller, RickPavement Management Engineer
Kowach, LoraSpecification Engineer
Barker, SusanStructural Materials Engineer(785) 291-3830