V3 Companies

The Vision to Transform with Excellence

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About the firm

V3 Companies is a multi-discipline engineering, planning, and environmental consulting organization founded in 1983 and headquartered in the Chicago metro area. It offers civil and land development, transportation, environmental sciences, water and wastewater, landscape architecture, planning, and construction services across multiple offices in the US and Canada, serving commercial, education, government, transportation, golf, and parks and recreation markets.

Established
1983
Firm type
Civil Engineering · Environmental Engineering · Land Surveying · Landscape Architecture · Structural Engineering · Transportation Engineering · Water / Wastewater Engineering

People

Patrick KennedyChief Executive Officer

Louis J. GallucciExecutive Vice President

Tom ValaitisChief Operating Officer

Amy K. HolmesChief Financial Officer

Karen L. KaufmanChief Human Resources Officer

Gregory V. WolterstorffChief Technology & Innovation Officer

Mike FamigliettiIllinois Regional Manager

W. Larry Lockhart Jr.Carolinas Operations Leader

Steve ReichertWestern Canada Regional Leader

Julie SchillingIndiana Regional Leader

Noah NemmersColorado Regional Leader

Heidi VoirolSenior Project Manager

Jacob BauerSenior Project Manager

David PowlenSenior Project Manager

Trevor HansenLandscape Architect & Land Planning Project Manager

Capabilities

Land Development

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Delivers comprehensive engineering and site design solutions that transform raw acreage into functional, sustainable environments.

  • Site Civil Engineering

    Provides grading, utility design, and site layout services tailored to the requirements of commercial, education, and residential developments.

  • Environmental Consulting

    Assesses properties for historical contamination, natural hazards, and regulatory compliance to support informed property acquisition and development.

  • Floodplain & Stormwater Management

    Designs resilient drainage, detention, and water quality solutions to mitigate flooding risks and manage runoff.

  • Land Surveying

    Utilizes precise measurement technologies to establish boundaries, create topographic maps, and support construction staking.

  • Platting & Site Planning

    Drafts conceptual layouts and subdivision plats that maximize the utility and aesthetic appeal of land parcels.

  • Wetlands & Ecology

    Identifies, delineates, and manages sensitive ecological features to balance development goals with environmental stewardship.

Transportation Infrastructure

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Designs and engineers critical mobility corridors that connect communities and facilitate the movement of goods and people.

  • Roadway & Bridge Design

    Engineers safe, efficient highway, street, and bridge structures aligned with local and national design standards.

  • Construction Engineering

    Oversees the execution of transportation projects, ensuring adherence to specifications, budgets, and schedules.

  • Structural Engineering

    Calculates and designs load-bearing components for bridges, retaining walls, and other transportation structures.

  • Environmental Studies

    Evaluates the potential impacts of transportation corridors on local air quality, noise levels, and ecosystems.

  • Right-of-Way Land Surveying

    Performs specialized surveys to define property limits, easements, and acquisitions for public infrastructure.

  • Railroad & Rail Transit Engineering

    Develops track, signal, and intermodal facility designs to support freight and commuter rail networks.

  • Wetlands & Ecological Services

    Mitigates infrastructure impacts on natural waterways, wetlands, and sensitive species habitats.

Urban Design & Master Planning

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Shapes the aesthetic and functional character of communities, campuses, and resorts through detailed spatial planning and landscape architecture.

  • Landscape Architecture

    Creates engaging outdoor environments, parks, and lodging amenities that integrate built structures with natural scenery.

  • Site Planning & Zoning

    Navigates local regulations and land-use rules to design feasible, community-oriented development concepts.

  • Land Use Planning

    Formulates long-term development strategies that guide growth and land preservation for private and public clients.

  • Campus & Community Planning

    Designs cohesive layouts for educational institutions, master-planned neighborhoods, and golf destinations.

Water Resources & Ecological Services

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Protects and restores natural water systems and ecosystems through scientifically grounded engineering and mitigation strategies.

  • Ecological Restoration

    Re-establishes natural habitats, stream channels, and native plant communities to repair degraded landscapes.

  • Environmental Science

    Conducts biological surveys, soil sampling, and water quality testing to monitor and protect natural environments.

  • Water Supply & Distribution

    Designs treatment, storage, and piping systems to deliver clean, reliable drinking water to communities.

  • Wastewater Engineering

    Develops collection and treatment systems to process municipal and industrial waste discharges safely.

  • Wetlands Delineation & Mitigation

    Maps wetland boundaries and designs replacement habitats to offset unavoidable development impacts.

Field Operations & Inspection

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Provides hands-on field management, technical oversight, and specialty contracting services to bring civil and ecological designs to completion.

  • Construction Management & Field Engineering

    Provides on-site monitoring, quality assurance, and design-compliance inspections during the construction phase.

  • Ecological Restoration Construction

    Performs specialized earthwork, native seeding, and invasive species management to build resilient natural habitats.

  • Heavy Civil Construction

    Executes major earthmoving, grading, utility installation, and infrastructure building activities.

  • Wetland Construction

    Excavates and plants specialized wetland basins, ensuring proper hydrology and soil conditions for aquatic plants.

Industries

Commercial · Education · Hospitality · Sports & Recreation · Healthcare · Industrial · Mixed-Use · Retail · Government · Natural Resources · Parks & Open Space · Power Generation · Multifamily Residential · Residential · Transportation · Freight & Logistics · Rail

Projects

Elgin O'Hare Western Access Project

Illinois · Transportation

Project details

V3 Companies served as a key engineering partner on the Illinois Tollway's major bridge and highway access project, delivering infrastructure planning and design services for this project of national significance.

Atrium Proton Therapy Center

Charlotte, NC · Healthcare

Project details

V3 Companies delivered land development engineering and site civil design services for the construction of a new proton therapy medical facility in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Simon Moon Park

Westfield, IN · Parks & Open Space

Project details

V3 Companies provided master planning, stormwater design, and landscape architecture for a major park redevelopment in Westfield, Indiana, which earned four awards for environmental and design excellence.

The Cottages at No. 8, Pinehurst Resort

Pinehurst, NC · Hospitality

Project details

V3 Companies partnered with KoontzJones Design to plan and design the first on-course lodging at the historic Pinehurst Resort, creating luxury rental cottages with panoramic fairway views.