Rajeev Batra
Objective: To share my extensive experience in management of projects and organization management Education: Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Civil Engineering. Registered Professional Civil Engineer in CA and Class A General Contractor (expired license)
Experience: Forty-Five years of project and organization management experience briefly described below:
December 2017-Present: Special Executive Assistant in PW for City of Fremont. Managing two $70 Mil.
Bike/Ped Trail projects with bridges over I-680 and 880 with connections to future Irvington BART Station and Bay Trail. Managing project consultants, RFPs, and funding and community meetings/outreach.
April 2016-October2017: Acting/Interim City Manager for City of Santa Clara. Leading a team of 1,000 employees to deliver community services including water, sewer and electric utilities for a city of 120,000 residents. Advised and guided Mayor and City Council in development of policy. Oversaw functions of 12-14 Departments with a total City budget of approximately 750 Million. Also coordinated issues with adjoining cities and agencies such as VTA, Santa Clara Valley Water District and Caltrans. Also acted as Executive Director of Stadium Authority managing Levi’s Stadium, Executive Director of Redevelopment Agency, Housing Authority and SVP.
July 2002-April 2016: Director of Public Works/City Engineer, City of Santa Clara. Managed a Department of 120 staff designing and constructing city infrastructure, traffic and transportation management, development services including new development permits, and maintenance of city infrastructure. Also delivered projects facilitating the construction of $1 Billion Levi’s Stadium and overseeing the overall construction for the City as the owner’s representative.
October 1983-July 2002: Acting Director of Public Works/ Chief Deputy Director/Division Manager/Senior Engineer/Project Manager in City of San Jose Public Works Department. As Acting Director, managed a staff of 450 employees and delivered Public Works projects through eight Divisions.
July 1980-October 1983: Worked in private consulting firm in Mill Valley, CA delivering public and private development projects.
January 1977-July 1980: Worked as Project manager in State Government Department in India.
Professional Affiliations: ASCE, APWA
References: Provided upon request.