American   Society of Civil Engineers San Jose Younger Member Forum

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JOIN OUR BOARD: ASSISTANT TREASURER WANTED

APRIL LUNCHEON

CALIFORNIA INFRASTRUCTURE SYMPOSIUM

SAVE THE DATE: SF SECTION GIANTS GAME

ANNOUNCEMENTS

We have several events lined up in the coming months and would love for you to join us! Read on to learn more.

JOIN OUR BOARD

The ASCE San Jose Branch is looking to fill the position of Assistant Treasurer. The Assistant Treasurer will support the Treasurer in duties such as: maintaining Branch financial records; monitoring Branch transactions and budget; and assisting with in-person events.

 

The role will require a commitment through October 2025 with the expectation of filling the role of Treasurer for the 2025-2026 ASCE year. This is a great opportunity for an ASCE member looking to take on a leadership role at the local level and opens the door for higher positions in the Branch, Section, and beyond. If you are interested in this role, please email us at ascesanjosebranch@gmail.com.

UPCOMING EVENTS

APRIL LUNCHEON

Join the ASCE San Jose Branch for their quarterly luncheon. The April Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the Valley Water district office. Brett Margosian, Director of Construction Management Services at Tanner Pacific, Inc. will present “Recipes for Success in Construction Management”.

 

Time: 11:30AM – 1:00PM

Location: Valley Water

5750 Almaden Expy, San Jose, CA

 

Program Agenda

11:30 AM – Check-In

11:45 AM – ASCE Announcements

12:00 PM – Speaker Presentation

1:00 PM – End Program

Please note that spots are limited to the first 30 registrants. Registration will close on Monday, April 21st at 5:00PM or when tickets sell out (whichever comes first).

Presentation Description

Title: Recipes for Success in Construction Management

Description: Have you ever wondered why challenging projects often go smoothly, yet simple projects often wind up in claims and litigation? It often has little to do with the quality of the design or the nature of the work, and can instead hinge upon the how diligently the CM team manages not only the work itself but the relationships with the contractor and other project stakeholders. This presentation will focus on the finer points of CM and offer up simple tips and tricks that can be employed to deliver a successful project and create lasting, fruitful business relationships in the process.

About the Speaker

Brett Margosian currently serves as Director of Construction Management Services at Tanner Pacific, Inc., but spent most of his career in the public sector managing the construction phase of large, ambitious capital improvement programs as a Senior Civil Engineer at East Bay Municipal Utility District and most recently as Construction Division Manager at Contra Costa Water District. He holds a BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Memphis (his hometown) and is a registered Civil Engineer in the State of California.

CALIFORNIA INFRASTRUCTURE SYMPOSIUM

Join ASCE Region 9 and the Los Angeles Section for the 2025 California Infrastructure Symposium. The day will be packed with insightful speakers and impactful presentations from industry leaders in transportation, water, and other disciplines of civil engineering. Industry leaders who have confirmed attendance include:

 

  • Toks Omishakin, Secretary of Transportation
  • Tony Tavares, Director, Caltrans
  • Darrell Johnson, CEO, Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
  • Mario Orso, Executive Director, San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG)
  • Adan Ortega, Chair, Southern California Metropolitan Water District (MWD)
  • Andrew Fremier, Executive Director, Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC)
  • Dina Aryan-Zahlan, Deputy Executive Director, Port of LA
  • Sean Gamette, Director of Engineering Services, Port of Long Beach

 

Learn more and register at the link below:

SAVE THE DATE: SF SECTION GIANTS GAME

Save the date for San Francisco Section's annual Giant's game event!

 

Date: Friday, June 20, 2025

Time: 7:00PM

Location: Oracle Park

 

Registration will open in May.

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