R&M Consultants Promotes Group Manager
R&M Consultants
R&M Consultants, Inc. named engineer Chris Black to the position of Group Manager of Site Development.
As Group Manager, Black is responsible for planning, design, and construction administration at worksites, including vehicle and pedestrian access, traffic safety, site parking, utility service design, multi-use pathways, play areas, and athletic fields and facilities.
Born in Juneau, Black has a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from UAA. He is a professional civil engineer licensed in Alaska and a certified erosion and sediment control lead.
Black has thirty years of construction and civil engineering experience. He first joined R&M as a project engineer in January 2015, and he was quickly promoted to senior project engineer in the Site Development Group. Black has worked on projects for the Municipality of Anchorage, the Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility, the Alaska Railroad Corporation, and the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities. He also works with private clients and utilities on projects such as subdivisions, hospitals, electrical substations, and hotels.
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“I’m excited about the skills Chris brings to our department by leading the Site Development Group,” says Tim Grier, R&M’s Vice President of Engineering. “His focus on client service, expertise in the site design process, and commitment to developing staff bring value to both our clients and firm by helping create a culture of excellence.”
Some of Black’s recent projects include the King Salmon Snow Removal Equipment Building, Alaska Psychiatric Institute Parking Lot Rehabilitation, and Chugach Electric Association Campbell Lake Substation.
“I look forward to this opportunity to grow the Site Development Group. Recruiting and training staff has always been a passion of mine, as well as building working relationships with project teams. Encouraging a collaborative team and workspace creates a better, more enjoyable place to work,” says Black. “I will work to ensure my team feels their input is valued and trust is shared in promoting a positive workplace. By developing each team member’s strengths, my goal is to develop a well-rounded team for R&M’s Site Development Group.”
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