The TE&CM Department includes four sections that work together to produce a quality product for each needed project identified in the Growth Management Plan. The Design Engineering Section oversees consultant designs and coordinates with a variety of agencies to meet all governmental requirements for capital improvement projects. The In-house Design Section makes safety and capacity improvements at intersections and along roadways through the addition of turn lanes, median modifications, sidewalk improvements and small drainage projects. The Right-of-Way Acquisition Section is responsible for acquiring property required for new roads, widening of existing roads and for the construction and maintenance of canals, stormwater sites and water control structures. The Construction Management Section oversees the capital improvement road construction projects, managing the Consultant Engineering and Inspection contracts and ensuring that design and right-of-way compliance for the projects are adhered to through completion.
The mission of this department is to provide a project management team capable of managing the planning, right-of-way acquisition, design and construction of capital improvement transportation projects to produce a quality product for the citizens and visitors of Collier County. Part of of the plan to accomplish this mission is to use well-trained, highly motivated project managers and in-house construction inspectors to ensure the efficient use of public funds.
Sections within the department
Design Engineering Section - The Design Engineering Section manages capital improvement transportation projects through the design process. The process begins with consultant selection and proceeds through 30%, 60%, 90% and 100% design plan stages. Public Information Meetings are typically held at each of these milestones.
In-House Design Section - The primary function of the In-House Design team is to identify, design and proceed to construction of small-scale, low-cost operational improvements (i.e., new or extended turn lanes) that will enhance traffic flow during the accelerated countywide capacity construction program.
Right-of-Way Acquisition Section- The Right-of-Way Acquisition Section, working closely with the Design Engineering Section and the County Attorney's Office, acquires land and easements, through either purchase or condemnation, which give the county's contractors the legal right to enter upon heretofore private property and construct roadway, drainage and utility improvements necessary to maintain acceptable levels of service to the residents of Collier County.
Construction Management Section- The Construction Management section oversees all new road construction, including but not limited to, underground utilities, road base and asphalt, lighting systems and signal installation. These projects range in size, between three to eight miles, and in cost, between $5 million to $30 million. Depending on the complexity of the construction project, the time to complete the work ranges between 18 months to four years.