Thomas Dowse

About Thomas Dowse

Experienced Project Manager, Senior Civil Engineer, and Resident Construction Observer with a demonstrated history of working in the architectural, engineering, and construction industries. Skilled in Commercial Aviation, General Aviation, and Corporate Aviation Design and Construction including Airfield Planning and Layout, Construction Safety & Phasing Plans (CSPP), Airfield Pavement Design, Airfield Drainage and Grading, Construction Administration, Construction Observation, Airfield Pavement Inspections (PCI and MRDR), Airfield Pavement Management Systems (APMS), equipment procurement, Passenger Facility Charges (PFCs), and Owner\'s Representative (OR) services. Strong engineering and management professional with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a Master of Science in Engineering Management from the University of Kansas. Tom provides services on airport projects throughout the country covering airports of all sizes and services. Whether working on a general aviation apron in America’s heartland or a terminal redevelopment program at one of the busiest airports in America, he strives to continue to produce high quality, innovative, and award-winning projects which make our clients successful and our company proud. Tom has worked extensively with various airport authorities, municipalities, Department of Transportation (DOT) organizations, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Previous experience at other firms includes: Geotechnical Materials Testing, Land Development, and Land Surveying. Tom also serves as a Mentor for the Burns & McDonnell Battle of the Brains. What is Battle of the Brains? Inspired by kids, built by Burns & McDonnell. It’s Kansas City’s most exciting K-12 STEM competition — Burns & McDonnell Battle of the Brains. Metro area schools can earn a piece of in grants for STEM education by dreaming up an exhibit concept for Science City — and one student team sees its idea come to life in a big way! It’s a fantastic, no-cost experience for students and teachers — thinking big, exploring new things, collaborating and having fun. So far, more than students have benefited from this immersive educational opportunity. Battle of the Brains operates on a two-year cycle: one for competition and one for exhibit build-out.

Experience

1. Project Manager

   Burns & McDonnell

   Dec 2019 — Present · Kansas City, MO, US

Education

• University of Nebraska-Lincoln

  BS, Civil Engineering

  2006 — 2010

• The University of Kansas

  MS, Engineering Management

  2013 — 2018