Preconstruction Division
UDOT Preconstruction provides tools, training and support to ensure project success from design through completion.
Design and Standards
Manages the UDOT standards process, provides estimate support services, and directs the development of the emerging Digital Delivery process.
Contact Information
Vaughn Nelson
Statewide Preconstruction Engineer
Email: vanelson@utah.gov
801 910-2031 • Cell
George Lukes
Design and Standards Engineer
Email: glukes@utah.gov
801 965-4986 • Work
801 633-8186 • Cell
Roadway Design
Provides technical expertise to department and consultant designers.
Contact Information
George Lukes
Design and Standards Engineer
Email: glukes@utah.gov
801 965-4986 • Work
801 633-8186 • Cell
Becky Hjelm
Technology Advancement
Email: bhjelm@utah.gov
801 964-4456 • Work
801 386-4162 • Mobile
Bob Peterson
CADD
Email: bobpeterson@utah.gov
(801) 965-4041 • Work
(801) 633-9778 • Mobile
James Buckley
CADD
Email: jbuckley@utah.gov
801 965-4662 • Work
801 671-7535 • Mobile
Brad Yeates
Standards and Specifications
Email: bbyeates@utah.gov
801 965-4807 • Work
385 315-3872 • Mobile
Hydraulics
Oversees the hydraulics program and serves as a resource to the for UDOT regions.
Contact Information
Vaughn Nelson
Statewide Preconstruction Engineer
Email: vanelson@utah.gov
801 910-2031 • Cell
Brandon Cox
Statewide Hydraulics Engineer
Email: brandoncox@utah.gov
385 321-2608 • Cell
Consultant Services
Consultant Services is responsible for the procurement and administration of design and professional services necessary for UDOT programs and projects.
Contact Information
Gaye Hettrick
Consultant Services Manager
Email: ghettrick@utah.gov
801 965-4639 • Work
801 633-6213 • Mobile
Leslie Peterson
Consultant Services Supervisor
Email: lpeterson@utah.gov
801 965-4183 • Work
801 828-5554 • Mobile
Carlie Torres
Contract Administrator
Email: catorres@utah.gov
801 965-4387 • Work
385 270-7261 • Mobile
Cali Bastow
ROW Contract Administrator
Email: cbastow@utah.gov
801 965-4274 • Work
801 707-8332 • Mobile
Audrey D’Ambrusoso
Financial Screening Analyst
Email: adambruoso@utah.gov
801 965-4138 • Work
401 374-9254 • Mobile
Project Management
Provides tools and training for project managers’ teams.
Contact Information
Dave Schwartz
Statewide Program / Project Management Engineer
Email: dschwartz@utah.gov
801 910-2005 • Mobile
Transit Design
Oversees the development and implementation of standards related to transit facilities on state routes or for state-funded projects.
Contact Information
Jim Webb
Materials and Pavements Director
Email: jbwebb@utah.gov
801 230-7915 • Mobile
Right of Way Design
Develops and maintains processes and standards for the description of property needed for UDOT projects.
Contact Information
James Olschewski
Statewide Right-of-Way Design Program Engineer
Email: jolschewski@utah.gov
801 965-4821 • Work
801 953-4860 • Mobile
Utilities
Utilities Division is responsible for providing high-quality utility coordination throughout the state of Utah. Regional Utility Leaders and Coordinators work collaboratively with project teams and utility owners to identify potentially impacted utility facilities associated with UDOT’s highway projects. The regional utility staff coordinates the necessary relocation of the utility facilities employing nationwide best practices for effective utility coordination and cooperation.
Not to be confused with the Railroad Safety Division. (link to RSD button below)
Contact Information
Region 1
Tucker Doak
Email: jdoak@utah.gov
801-620-1660
Region 2
John Bangle
Email: jbangle@utah.gov
801-975-4994
Region 3
Austin Tripp
Email: atrip@utah.gov
801-227-8020
Region 4
Jeff Albrecht
Email: jalbrech@utah.gov
435-893-4732
Gernice White
Email: gernice@utah.gov
435-893-4764
Statewide Utilities Director
Corey Nelson, PE, PTOE
Email: coreynelson@utah.gov
801-965-4083
Statewide Railroad
Jim Golden
Email: jimgolden@utah.gov
801-360-0052
Garret Jenson
Email: gjesonson@utah.gov(801) 910-2047