Thomas G. Kilko, Jr., P.E. Civil Engineer & Construction Safety Expert

Professional Experience

Provide technical investigations, analysis, reports, and testimony toward the resolution of commercial claims and personal injury litigation involving construction practices and construction project management, estimating and scheduling, delay claims, construction site safety practices, quality control and quality assurance, construction, project management, civil engineering, land development, zoning and permitting.

Oversaw the full lifecycle of self storage facility construction including both ground up and conversion projects. Assisted in site selection, acquisitions and subsequent due diligence process. Provided oversight of the selection and management of architects, engineers, general contractors and other professionals. Secured all entitlements required for projects acting in the capacity of an owners representative totaling $58m+ for new construction and conversion projects. Managed permitting of projects with local, county and state zoning boards, building departments, DOT, DEP and other regulatory agencies.

Activities and Responsibilities:

• Completed site constructability review of possible acquisitions
• Evaluated land-use zoning and land development requirements for acquisitions
• Due diligence review of Phase I & II environmental site assessments, surveys, traffic reports, as-built drawings, operation & maintenance manuals for acquisitions
• Compiled cost estimates for master budgeting
• Prepared bid packages
• Conducted prebid meetings
• Managed project bidding
• Completed bid descoping and leveling to ensure scope consistency to support award recommendations
• Prepared contracts for general contractors and vendor agreements
• Enforced terms of contracts and vendor agreements
• Selected and managed design professionals
• Sketch plan development
• Permit drawing development and review
• Filed zoning and building permit applications
• Presented on projects as owner to local regulatory agencies
• Developed project schedule and incorporated updates
• Payment application review and submission
• Reviewed and processed submittals
• Reviewed and processed requests for information (RFI)
• Reviewed and processed change orders
• Provided monthly financial reporting
• Conducted regular owner, stakeholder and general contractor update meetings
• Completed project close out and training
• Addressed stormwater facility compliance
• Addressed zoning compliance
• Facility maintenance
• Tracked and managed renewals of Highway Occupancy Permits (HOP), National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), land development approvals and zoning permitting.
• Completed site safety audits
• Safety committee member

Building material/components/systems involved:
Light gauge cold formed steel framing, EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish System), Insulated Metal Panel (IMP), standing seam metal roof systems, aluminum storefronts, automatic sliding doors, slab on grade concrete, composite metal deck and concrete slab, masonry walls, wet and dry sprinkler systems, remote building access control systems, remote gate access, elevators, fire alarm systems, bi-directional amplifier (BDA) system, metal coiling doors and metal hallway systems.

Onsite management of construction projects beginning with preconstruction through final construction activities and turnover of new construction, fit outs and repair projects. Projects included several ground up warehouse/industrial buildings ranging from 186k sf to 753k sf, major earthwork activities moving ~1m cy of cut/fill, extensive blasting, site improvements, utility extensions, tenant improvement/fit outs ranging from $300k to $15m, facility repairs, loading dock wall repair, moisture mitigation, sink hole repair and stormwater management facility repair and maintenance.

Activities and Responsibilities:

• Led design-build activities
• Managed design professionals to develop construction and permit drawings
• Completed cost estimating for budgeting purposes
• Prepared bid packages
• Conducted prebid meetings
• Managed project bidding
• Bid descoping and leveling to ensure scope consistency to support award recommendations
• Drafted subcontractor and vendor agreements
• Provided onsite management and coordination of construction activities
• Managed crane and rigging activities
• Managed concrete pumping activities
• Managed heavy lift helicopter activities
• Responsible for site safety
• Created, managed and updated master CPM schedules
• Developed coordination drawings
• Led owner and contractor meetings
• Coordinated with sewer and water authorities
• Coordinated with power and telecommunication suppliers
• Coordinated with tenant contractors and vendors
• Reviewed and processed submittals
• Reviewed and processed requests for information (RFI)
• Reviewed and processed change orders
• Reviewed and processed monthly subcontractor and vendor billing
• Compiled monthly pay applications including lien waivers
• Managed close outs of all permitting
• Filed for and obtained final certificates of occupancy
• Managed owner/tenant training
• Compiled closeout and operation & maintenance manuals
• Completed as-built documentation
• Created and published site specific safety plans and completed site safety audits including the topics of:
  • Proper personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Fall protection, guardrails, floor openings, harnesses, anchor points
  • Ladders and stairways
  • Scaffolding
  • Electrical, temporary power, GFCIs, lockout tagout (LOTO)
  • Excavations and trenches
  • Vehicle and equipment, backup alarms, seat belts warning devices
  • Fire protection, fire extinguishers, hot work permits
  • Job site safety documentation, OSHA logs, training, safety data sheets (SDS) information
  • Job hazard analysis (JHAs)
• Safety committee member
• Utilized ground penetration radar to identify subsurface anomalies
• Inspected depressions to identify sink holes and repair
• Stormwater management facility review and repair/correction

Building material/components/systems involved:
Precast concrete walls, tilt-up concrete walls, structural steel, load-bearing masonry walls, EPDM roofing, standing seam metal roof systems, dock doors, dock leveler, light gauge cold formed steel framing, EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish System), aluminum storefronts, automatic sliding doors, slab on grade concrete, composite metal deck and concrete slab, masonry walls, wet and dry sprinkler systems, diesel and electric fire pumps, fire water storage tanks, ESFR (Early Suppression Fast Response) sprinklers, remote building access control systems, remote gate access, elevators, fire alarm systems, bi-directional amplifier (BDA) system, prefabricated buildings, stormwater filtering and disinfection, emergency generators, sanitary sewer pumps and lift stations, and epoxy floor coatings, cement soil stabilization.

Onsite management of construction projects beginning with subcontractor and vendor awards through final construction activities and turnover of new construction and fit outs. Projects included ground up warehouse/industrial buildings ranging from 285k sf to 1m sf, major earthwork activities moving ~600k cy of cut/fill, significant site blasting, cement soil stabilization, site improvements, utility extensions and tenant improvement/fit outs. Completed owner’s representative tasks for select demolition of an industrial building.

Activities and Responsibilities:

• Led design-build activities
• Managed design professionals to develop construction and permit drawings
• Completed cost estimating for budgeting purposes
• Prepared bid packages
• Conducted prebid meetings
• Managed project bidding
• Bid descoping and leveling to ensure scope consistency to support award recommendations
• Drafted subcontractor and vendor agreements
• Provided onsite management and coordination of construction activities
• Managed crane and rigging activities
• Managed concrete pumping activities
• Managed heavy lift helicopter activities
• Responsible for site safety
• Created, managed and updated master CPM schedules
• Developed coordination drawings
• Lead owner and contractor meetings
• Coordinated with sewer and water authorities
• Coordinated with power and telecommunication suppliers
• Coordinated with tenant contractors and vendors
• Coordinated with railroad
• Reviewed and processed submittals
• Reviewed and processed requests for information (RFI)
• Reviewed and processed change orders
• Reviewed and processed monthly subcontractor and vendor billing
• Compiled monthly pay applications including lien waivers
• Managed close outs of all permitting
• Filed for and obtained final certificates of occupancy
• Managed owner/tenant training
• Compiled closeout and operation & maintenance manuals
• Completed as-built documentation
• Created and published site specific safety plans and completed site safety audits including the topics of:
  • Proper personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Fall protection, guardrails, floor openings, harnesses, anchor points
  • Ladders and stairways
  • Scaffolding
  • Electrical, temporary power, GFCIs, lockout tagout (LOTO)
  • Excavations and trenches
  • Vehicle and equipment, backup alarms, seat belts warning devices
  • Fire protection, fire extinguishers, hot work permits
  • Job site safety documentation, OSHA logs, training, safety data sheets (SDS) information
  • Job hazard analysis (JHAs)
• Safety committee member
• Completed site constructability review of possible acquisitions
• Evaluated land-use zoning and land development requirements for acquisitions
• Due diligence review of environmental site assessments, surveys, traffic reports, as-built drawings, operation & maintenance manuals for acquisitions
• Verified general contractor progress and billings
• Oversaw select demolition

Building material/components/systems involved:
Precast concrete walls, tilt-up concrete walls, structural steel, load-bearing masonry walls, EPDM roofing, standing seam metal roof systems, dock doors, dock leveler, light gauge cold formed steel framing, EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish System), aluminum storefronts, automatic sliding doors, slab on grade concrete, composite metal deck and concrete slab, masonry walls, wet and dry sprinkler systems, diesel and electric fire pumps, fire water storage tanks, ESFR (Early Suppression Fast Response) sprinklers, remote building access control systems, remote gate access, elevators, fire alarm systems, bi-directional amplifier (BDA) system, prefabricated buildings, emergency generators, sanitary sewer pumps and lift stations, and epoxy floor coatings, cement soil stabilization.

Management of 18 +/- employees responsible for 100 miles of Township roads, 250 acres of Township park land and facility maintenance needs of Township buildings. Responsible for creating and implementing a $4m operating budget and completing capital improvement projects including replacement of a 36’ precast box culvert bridge, select demolition and complete rebuild of a 1790s mill structure and installation of two (2) playgrounds.

Activities and Responsibilities:

• Reviewed and issued road cut permits
• Reviewed and issued driveway/curb cut permits
• Created pavement maintenance plan
• Created bid packages and solicited bids for pavement maintenance
• Responded to citizen complaints and concerns
• Routinely met in person with citizens, contractors, regulatory officials and other government officials to represent the Township.
• Reviewed and approved all department expenses
• Represented the Public Works (PW) Department at Board of Supervisors meeting
• Coordinated emergency responses to downed trees and other weather related incidents
• Created and maintained snow plowing plan
• Responded to citizens alleging property damage caused by the Public Works Department
• Coordinated maintenance of stormwater facilities in accordance with Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permitting
• Completed and submitted documentation for Penn DOT liquid fuels program
• Managed a jointly operated yard waste / composting facility
• Completed inspections for final acceptance of road dedication to Township

Management of construction projects beginning with subcontractor and vendor awards through final construction activities and turnover of new construction and fit outs. Projects included interior fit out of high-rise hotel, retail and café construction.

Activities and Responsibilities:

• Led design-build activities
• Prepared bid packages
• Conducted prebid meetings
• Managed project bidding
• Bid descoping and leveling to ensure scope consistency to support award recommendations
• Drafted subcontractor and vendor agreements
• Provided onsite management and coordination of construction activities
• Created, managed and updated master CPM schedules
• Developed coordination drawings
• Lead owner and contractor meetings
• Coordinated with sewer and authorities
• Coordinated with power and telecommunication suppliers
• Coordinated with tenant contractors and vendors
• Reviewed and processed submittals
• Reviewed and processed requests for information (RFI)
• Reviewed and processed change orders
• Reviewed and processed monthly subcontractor and vendor billing
• Compiled monthly pay applications including lien waivers
• Managed close outs of all permitting
• Filed for and obtained final certificates of occupancy
• Managed owner/tenant training
• Compiled closeout and operation & maintenance manuals
• Completed as-built documentation
• Completed site safety audits

Building material/components/systems involved:
EPDM roofing, EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish System), aluminum storefronts, automatic sliding doors, slab on grade concrete, composite metal deck and concrete slab, masonry walls, wet and dry sprinkler systems, remote building access control systems, remote gate access, elevators, fire alarm systems.

Management of construction projects beginning with subcontractor and vendor awards through final construction activities and turnover of new construction and fit outs. Projects included ground up warehouse/industrial buildings, various tenant improvement projects, site natural gas expansion, 50 acre university expansion including installation of steam and chilled water piping and electric and telecommunication duct bank with sewer, water and stormwater infrastructure, site parking expansions, new water service and fire pump house and storage tank for occupied food facility, campus wide natural gas conversion from coal fired central steam plant, car dealerships, car service facility, assisted living facility, and museum and educational center.

Activities and Responsibilities:

• Led design build activities
• Managed design professionals to develop construction and permit drawings
• Completed cost estimating for budgeting purposes
• Drafted subcontractor and vendor agreements
• Provided onsite management and coordination of construction activities
• Managed crane and rigging activities
• Managed concrete pumping activities
• Responsible for site safety
• Managed sites as both a Project Manager and Site Superintendent
• Created, managed and updated master CPM schedules
• Developed coordination drawings
• Lead owner and contractor meetings
• Coordinated with sewer and water authorities
• Coordinated with power and telecommunication suppliers
• Coordinated with tenant contractors and vendors
• Coordinated with railroad
• Reviewed and processed submittals
• Reviewed and processed requests for information (RFI)
• Reviewed and processed change orders
• Reviewed and processed monthly subcontractor and vendor billing
• Reviewed subcontractor compliance with LEEDs requirements
• Compiled monthly pay applications including lien waivers
• Managed close outs of all permitting
• Filed for and obtained final certificates of occupancy
• Managed owner/tenant training
• Compiled closeout and operation & maintenance manuals
• Completed as-built documentation
• Created and published site specific safety plans and completed site safety audits including the topics of:
  • Proper personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Fall protection, guardrails, floor openings, harnesses, anchor points
  • Ladders and stairways
  • Scaffolding
  • Electrical, temporary power, GFCIs, lockout tagout (LOTO)
  • Excavations and trenches
  • Vehicle and equipment, backup alarms, seat belts warning devices
  • Fire protection, fire extinguishers, hot work permits
  • Job site safety documentation, OSHA logs, training, safety data sheets (SDS) information
  • Job hazard analysis (JHAs) 
• Safety committee member

Building material/components/systems involved:
Precast concrete walls, tilt-up concrete walls, structural steel, load-bearing masonry walls, EPDM roofing, standing seam metal roof systems, dock doors, dock leveler, light gauge cold formed steel framing, EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish System), Insulated Metal Panel (IMP), aluminum storefronts, automatic sliding doors, slab on grade concrete, composite metal deck and concrete slab, masonry walls, wet and dry sprinkler systems, diesel and electric fire pumps, fire water storage tanks, ESFR (Early Suppression Fast Response) sprinklers, remote building access control systems, remote gate access, elevators, fire alarm systems, bi-directional amplifier (BDA) system,  prefabricated buildings, emergency generators, sanitary sewer pumps and lift stations, and epoxy floor coatings, cement soil stabilization.   

Led all phases of design for securing all land development approvals. Projects included 55,425 sf elementary school and 20 lot subdivision. Plan submission review.

Activities and Responsibilities:

• Drafted sketch plans
• Completed site improvement plan design and layout
• Completed site grading plan design and layout
• Completed design, calculations and reports for stormwater management plans including piping, swales, retention/detention ponds and structures
• Completed design, calculations and reports for erosion and sedimentation control plans
• Obtained land development approval
• Attended Township and DOT meetings
• Obtained Pa DEP General permits
• Submitted Sewage facilities planning module
• Obtained NPDES permits
• Drafted bid drawings
• Drafted Division 2 specifications
• Reviewed and returned construction submittals
• Reviewed and responded to construction RFIs
• Completed review of land development plans submitted to Township for adherence to respective ordinances.

Led all phases of design for securing all land development approvals. Projects included 15.8 acre 75 lot subdivision with 69 dwelling units, new motorcycle showroom and repair facility, 26.7 acre age restricted subdivision with 127 dwelling units and a 5 building office park.

Activities and Responsibilities:

• Drafted sketch plans
• Completed site improvement plan design and layout
• Completed site grading plan design and layout
• Completed design, calculations and reports for stormwater management plans including piping, swales, retention/detention ponds and structures
• Completed design, calculations and reports for erosion and sedimentation control plans
• Obtained land development approval
• Attended Township and DOT meetings
• Obtained Pa DEP General permits
• Submitted Sewage facilities planning module
• Obtained NPDES permits
• Drafted bid drawings
• Drafted Division 2 specifications
• Reviewed and returned construction submittals
• Reviewed and responded to construction RFIs

Led all phases of design for securing all land development approvals and construction administration. Projects included 12k sf classroom addition, 59k sf school administration building addition, demolition of existing school and for new 68k sf school building, 24-acre athletic field complex, 125k sf school addition and high school all weather track. Plan submission review.

Activities and Responsibilities:

• Drafted sketch plans
• Completed site improvement plan design and layout
• Completed site grading plan design and layout
• Completed design, calculations and reports for stormwater management plans including piping, swales, retention/detention ponds and structures
• Designed subsurface detention facilities
• Completed design, calculations and reports for erosion and sedimentation control plans
• Obtained land development approval
• Attended Township and DOT meetings
• Obtained PA DEP General permits
• Submitted Sewage facilities planning module
• Obtained NPDES permits
• Drafted bid drawings
• Drafted Division 2 specifications
• Reviewed and returned construction submittals
• Reviewed and responded to construction RFIs
• Completed review of land development plans submitted to Township for adherence to respective ordinances.

Professional Credentials

Professional Engineer: Pennsylvania

Education

B.S., Civil Engineering, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Continuing Education

• 10-hour Construction Safety and Health, 2026
• Excavation and Trench Safety (Competent Person) Training, 2026
• Scaffolding Competent Person Training, 2026
• Fall Protection Competent Person Training, 2026
• Ladder Safety Competent Person Training, 2026
• OSHA 10-hour-Construction, 2026
• OSHA 30-hour Safety Training, 2008

Professional Memberships

American Society of Civil Engineers – Member
South Middleton Township Planning Commission - Member

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