Road Commission For Oakland County
Samuel Fitzer, PE, PMP has a diverse work experience spanning over 18 years. Samuel currently holds the position of Director of Engineering at the Road Commission for Oakland County, where they oversee a department of 80 employees and manages a $100M annual road and bridge improvement program. Prior to this, they served as a Senior Project Manager at CBRE, leading a team responsible for delivering over $500M of commercial and industrial real estate projects. Samuel also worked as a Project Manager at Alta Vista Solutions, managing construction quality assurance and technical guidance for Caltrans bridge and highway projects. Earlier in their career, they held roles as a Project Manager at the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, Lead Quality Engineer at Alta Vista Solutions, and Project Engineer/Assistant Project Manager at Kal Krishnan Consulting Services. Samuel began their professional journey as the Northern California Director at Student Veterans of America and served as an Operations Manager in the United States Marine Corps. Overall, Samuel Fitzer has demonstrated their expertise in strategic planning, program management, construction engineering, and project delivery throughout their career.
Samuel Fitzer, PE, PMP has a diverse education history with a focus on engineering and project management. Samuel completed their Executive MBA from Valar Institute in 2024. Prior to that, they attained a Master of Science degree in Structural/Earthquake Engineering and a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from San Francisco State University. Samuel also pursued additional education in Planning & Zoning from Michigan State University - Extension and Project Management from University of California, Berkeley - Extension.
In addition to their formal education, Samuel Fitzer holds several certifications to enhance their professional qualifications. Samuel has completed the 30 Hour Construction Safety & Health Training offered by the U.S. Department of Labor - OSHA. Samuel is a Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) and a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt, both credentials awarded by the American Society for Quality. Samuel is also a Certified Storm Water Management Operator, certified by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. Moreover, they hold the prestigious Project Management Professional (PMP) certification conferred by the Project Management Institute. Furthermore, they are a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) recognized by both the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists, and the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Lastly, they are a Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD) as certified by the California Stormwater Quality Association.
Road Commission For Oakland County
Established in 1913, the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) has jurisdiction of over 2,700 miles of roads and maintains an additional 230 miles or state highways. We maintain the largest county road system in Michigan. In addition to roads, we also maintain over 1,500 traffic signals throughout Oakland County. Oakland County has the lowest traffic-fatality rate in Michigan and are among the lowest in the world for a community of its size and population due to safety improvements on many roads. We employ state-of-the-art computer and communication technologies to improve traffic flow, decrease travel time, enhance safety and reduce vehicle tailpipe emissions that are characteristics of stop-and-go driving. Our Vision: Quality Life through Good Roads --"We Care." Our Mission is to provide the public with leadership in: Safe and convenient roads Sound financial management Respect for the environment Sensitivity to community concerns Responsive and dependable services