John Bergman

John Bergman has a strong background in bridge engineering and project management. John started their career at Bergman Engineering Associates as an Inspector and Engineering Tech, where they provided construction inspection services for roadway and utility projects. John also managed roadway paving projects, including emergency repairs.

In 1998, John joined Modjeski and Masters, Inc. as a Project Manager/Engineer. During their time there, they gained experience in designing and inspecting bridge projects for clients such as PennDOT, NJDOT, and Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission. John also prepared proposals and served as the point of contact for open end agreements.

In 2010, John moved to DBI/HDR|ICA/ICA as a Project Manager. John was responsible for supervising the inspection and maintenance of complex bridges in the coastal region of South Carolina. This included working closely with the SCDOT Bridge Maintenance Engineer and managing a team of in-house staff and subcontractors. John also had responsibilities for warranty preservation and oversaw repair work on various bridges.

Most recently, John joined TranSystems in 2018 as the VP, Sr. Bridge Engineer/Project Manager/Office Manager. In this role, they served as the office manager and design lead for bridge, roadway, and civil disciplines in the North Charleston office. John was also involved in hiring new staff for the growing office. John provided experienced leadership in developing procedures for writing proposals and streamlining the go/no-go process. John introduced corporate safety policies and ensured compliance with OHSA standards.

Overall, John Bergman's work experience demonstrates their expertise in bridge engineering, project management, and team leadership.

John Bergman earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE) with a specialization in Structural Engineering from Rutgers University between 1996 and 1998. Prior to that, they attended Rowan College at Burlington County from 1992 to 1997, where they pursued an engineering program. In terms of additional certifications, John obtained the "Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges for Professional Engineers" certificate from the FHWA National Highway Institute in June 2019. John also completed the "Safety Assessment Program, Building Evaluator" certification offered by the California Office of Emergency Services in April 2015. Additionally, John's education history includes participation in the "FHWA - NHI 130053 Bridge Inspection Refresher Course" and "NHI Course 130078 Fracture Critical Training Techniques," although the specific dates of completion for these courses were not provided.