John W. Bittner, P.E.

Background

Mr. John Bittner is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, where he earned a B.S. in Civil Engineering, with an emphasis in structural and geotechnical engineering. He also has an M.S. from Stanford University in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on construction and engineering management and real estate development. He is a licensed civil engineer in California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Montana, Texas, Wyoming, and Utah and is also a Certified Energy Manager (CEM).

Through a 13-year U.S. Army service, he learned leadership in combat and field construction along with training and project management with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He has direct experience in the design and construction of roads, stormwater drainage and building pads, government office housing, and mission-critical facilities and infrastructure in the U.S., Europe, and global expeditionary environments.

After his Army service, Mr. Bittner worked in commercial and industrial general contracting, owners’ representation, and design and construction management positions, gaining first-hand office and field experience in all facets of the construction process from contract development/negotiation to change order and submittal management. As a development manager in an international construction firm, Mr. Bittner directly oversaw the development and construction of military residential communities in multiple states.

As an environmental manager, he facilitated lead, mold, and asbestos abatement, remediated pesticide-impacted soils, and managed hazardous material protection, handling, and disposal. In his role as a certified energy manager, Mr. Bittner oversaw the development of energy management programs, including the use of renewable energy sources, end-use and smart metering, and measurement and verification protocols.

As a senior consultant with Rimkus, he was responsible for the investigation and evaluation of single- and multi-family residential, commercial, and industrial projects to determine the cause and origin of engineering- and construction-related issues or issues related to ground movement, settlement, moisture intrusion and flooding, storm damage, or other unforeseen events.

Today, Mr. Bittner is the operations manager for the Denver and Salt Lake City offices, where he is responsible for the day-to-day operational engagement and growth of those offices with forensic work on behalf of our clients.