Via Consulting Services Inc

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About the firm

VIA Consulting Services, Inc., established in 2010, specializes in Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services. Operating primarily in FDOT Districts 2 and 3, the practice serves as both a prime consultant and subconsultant on a wide range of infrastructure projects. It works closely with clients such as FDOT, the City of Jacksonville (COJ), JEA, Clay County, and various municipal and utility entities across North Florida, bringing together deep expertise from government, business, and academia to ensure high-quality service and successful project delivery.

Established
2010
Team
Midsize
Firm type
Civil Engineering · Coastal Engineering · Owner's Engineer · Structural Engineering · Transportation Engineering · Water / Wastewater Engineering

Credentials

FDOT Construction Training Qualification Program (CTQP)

People

Suzanna K. MilbrandtPresident

Peter J. Sheridan IIIVice President

Kenny GeisendorffVice President

Daniel WeberVice President

Reid HarriettPartner

Rob BendigPartner

Capabilities

Construction Engineering and Inspection

Provides comprehensive prime and subconsultant CEI services for transportation and municipal infrastructure, ensuring compliance with FDOT and local standards.

  • Inspection Services

    Provides field inspection and construction oversight for roadway, bridge, and utility installations.

  • Quality Assurance and Quality Control

    Implements QA/QC procedures to verify materials and workmanship meet project specifications.

  • Constructability Reviews

    Evaluates design plans prior to construction to identify potential issues, minimizing delay claims and change orders.

  • Welding Inspection

    Certified welding inspection (CWI) to ensure structural integrity of steel elements and bridge components.

Construction Management

Manages complex public works and infrastructure projects to keep construction on schedule and within budget.

  • Project Coordination

    Coordinates with contractors, agencies, and utilities to streamline project execution.

  • Issue Resolution

    Identifies and resolves potential field construction issues before they impact project timelines or costs.

Transportation Infrastructure Services

Specialized construction engineering and inspection for transit, highways, and specialized transit infrastructure.

  • Roadway Widening and Reconstruction

    CEI services for arterial, highway, and corridor widening projects.

  • Bridge Construction

    Construction oversight for structural steel and concrete bridge installations.

  • Maintenance of Traffic

    Oversight of temporary traffic control and work zone safety configurations.

  • Asphalt Milling and Concrete Paving

    Inspection of road surfacing, milling, and concrete pavement operations.

  • Tolling Systems

    CEI oversight for electronic toll collection structures and infrastructure.

  • Signalization, Lighting, and Signage

    Inspection of highway lighting, traffic signals, and roadway signing.

  • Intelligent Transportation Systems

    Oversight and verification of ITS technology deployments along transportation corridors.

  • ADA and Sidewalk Improvements

    Inspection of pedestrian paths, sidewalk networks, and ADA-compliant accessibility features.

Utility Infrastructure Services

Oversight and inspection of water, wastewater, and utility relocation systems.

  • Water and Reclaim Mains

    Oversight of main distribution lines and reclaimed water pipeline installations.

  • Gravity Sewer and Force Mains

    CEI and inspection services for gravity-fed and pressurized sewer lines.

  • Pump Stations

    Inspection and construction management of municipal utility lift and pump stations.

  • Utility Relocation

    Coordination and inspection of utility relocations and joint project agreements (JPAs).

Civil Infrastructure Services

Inspection and engineering support for civil works, grading, and site development.

  • Drainage and Stormwater Management

    CEI for drainage systems, retention basins, and stormwater collection systems.

  • Erosion Control and Earthwork

    Monitoring of site grading, excavation, and environmental erosion control measures.

  • Park Development

    Construction inspection for municipal parks, open space amenities, and waterfront plazas.

Structural Engineering Support

Specialized inspection for bridges, retaining walls, and marine structures.

  • Bulkheads

    CEI for waterfront bulkheads and marine retaining systems.

  • Pile Driving and Drill Shafts

    Inspection and recording of deep foundation pile driving and drilled shaft installations.

  • Pile Jackets and Cathodic Protection

    Oversight of corrosion control and structural repair systems for marine piles.

  • Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) Walls

    Inspection of retaining wall construction and soil reinforcement systems.

  • Box Culverts

    Oversight of cast-in-place and precast concrete culvert installations.

Facilities Engineering Support

Oversight of municipal facilities and commercial buildings.

  • Fire Station Construction & Remodeling

    CEI services for emergency response facilities, including new builds and renovations.

  • Parking Structures

    Oversight of structural parking deck construction, waterproofing, and repair.

Coastal Engineering Support

Specialized coastal and beach protection oversight.

  • Beach Restoration

    Oversight of beach nourishment, dredging, and shoreline restoration projects.

Industries

Transportation · Highways & Roads · Bridges · Water Supply · Wastewater · Stormwater & Flood Control · Government · Public Safety · Parks & Open Space · Mixed-Use · Utilities

Projects

RiversEdge Phase 3 CRA/CDD Project

Jacksonville, FL · Mixed-Use · Client: Downtown Investment Authority (DIA)

Project details

A 32-acre mixed-use development transforming Downtown Jacksonville's Southbank. The project includes 1,170 residential units, 200,000 square feet of office space, 200,000 square feet of retail space, over 4.5 acres of public parks, and a multi-modal streetscape with over a mile of roadways, hardscape, and landscape.

State Road 23 (First Coast Expressway)

St. Johns County, FL · Highways & Roads · Client: Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)

Project details

Construction engineering and inspection for the 46-mile outer beltway toll road connecting I-10 in Duval County, through Clay County, to I-95 in St. Johns County. Works on the project include constructing a four-lane divided non-stop toll road and structural elements like the West Access Bridge.

JEA Continuing CEI Contract

North Florida · Utilities · Client: JEA

Project details

Continuing Construction Engineering and Inspection services for municipal utility infrastructure including water, wastewater, and reclaim systems.