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Thomas E. Somers, PE
2000 West Walnut Street
Herrin, IL 62948
Cellular Ph. (618) 364-7529
e-mail: tomesomers@gmail.com
e-mail: tsomers@cityofherrin.com
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, December 1996
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Carbondale, IL
Associate of Science, May 1994
JOHN A. LOGAN COLLEGE
Carterville, IL
PROFESSIONAL
LICENSES: Illinois Professional Engineer No. 062-059582
EXPERIENCE:
Director of Public Works: June 2009 – Present
City of Herrin
300 N. Park Avenue
Herrin, IL 62948
www.cityofherrin.com
Nature of Work:
The Director of Public Works is responsible for the daily administration, supervision and
management of the Public Works Department for a community of about 12,500 in
population. The Director also serves as the City Engineer and is responsible for all
municipal infrastructure. This position is responsible for planning, organizing, directing,
delegating and coordinating all municipal engineering and public works activities.
Responsible for determining, implementing and enforcing major departmental policies.
This position reports directly to the Mayor, advises the Public Works Committee, Safety
Committee, Finance Committee and Public Improvements Committee. The Director
works regularly with the city attorney, budget director, codes enforcement, police and fire
departments.

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Essential Duties:
• Supervise the daily operations of refuse collection, landfill closure, water
distribution, sanitary sewer collection & treatment, street maintenance, storm
water collection, cemetery grounds, public properties and equipment
maintenance/ replacement.
• Directly manage and coordinate all municipal engineering projects with
consultants, architects, agencies and grant administrators.
• Supervise Public Works Foreman and Union Lead Men of the various
departments in Public Works.
• Preparation of current and long range planning of all municipal capital
investments, preparation and administration of all departmental budgets, reviews
and approves expenditures of all departmental funds and capital improvements.
• Coordinates and maintains effective working relationships with various Local,
County, State and Federal agencies as well as consulting engineers, architects,
grant administrators, planning commissions and other civic leaders.
• Attends City Council Meetings, neighborhood, community informational
meetings, public hearings and other public outreach meetings as needed.
Project Engineer/ Manager: December 2006 – June 2009
May 1996 – October 2003
Lawrence A. Lipe & Associates, Consulting Engineers
901 N. DuQuoin Street
Benton, IL 62812
Essential Duties:
Project Engineer/ Manager of various municipal projects.
• Planning – Working with City leaders to identify and plan for future public
infrastructure projects. Assisting the Local Agency with annual maintenance
program, multi-year resurfacing and roadway construction budgets.
• Preliminary Engineering – Preparation of Local Agency and private engineering
agreements. Attendance of public informational meetings and City Council
meetings, preparation of project development reports, EPA permits, IDOT
permits, comprehensive project design & plan preparation, cost estimates,
preparation of project specifications, special provisions and contract documents.
Interpretation of competitive let contracts for various municipal clients.
Processing and review of Contract documents on behalf of the owner.
• Construction Engineering – Resident construction engineer for various public
works projects including project supervision and inspection to insure correct
interpretation of the Plans and Specifications and to monitor the performance of
the Contract.

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Project Manager/ Estimator: October 2003 – December 2006
KSG Asphalt, LLC (A Division of Shakespeare Oil Company, Inc.)
202 W. Main St.
Salem, IL 62881
Essential Duties:
Project Manager and Chief Estimator for asphalt construction division.
• Sales, project marketing, preparation of bid and bid documents for public and
private competitive let construction projects.
• Attendance of pre-bid meetings, bid openings and pre-construction meetings.
Processing of contract documents, pay estimates, change orders and coordination
of all construction activities with suppliers, plant operators, field managers,
subcontractors, project engineers/ managers and owners.
Engineering Technician: June 1991 – May 1996
Lawrence A. Lipe & Associates Consulting Engineers
901 N. DuQuoin Street
Benton, IL 62812
Engineering Technician (temporary): May 1989 – Nov. 1989 and May 1990 Dec. 1990
Illinois Department of Transportation, District 9
Carbondale, IL

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Professional Affiliations:
American Public Works Association
Illinois Chapter
- Member since 2010
Shawnee Branch/ Illinois Chapter of APWA
- 2012 President
Illinois Society of Professional Engineers
- Former member 1999
American Society of Civil Engineers
Illinois Rural Water Association
Boards and Committees:
Williamson County Public Building Commisioner
-Appointed January 2016
Southern Illinois Metropolitan Planning Organization
- Current Vice Chairman of Technical Advisory Committee
Hurricane Creek Watershed Study
-Committee Member Spring of 2015

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Professional References:
Available Upon Request