Brian Tsukamoto has over 19 years of experience in transportation project and resource management, currently serving as Chief of the Rail Equipment Branch at Caltrans. He oversees rail equipment maintenance projects and budgets. Previously he managed rail capital projects and administered contracts. He holds a B.S. in Economics and has extensive training in transportation planning, project management, and environmental regulations.

1. Brian R. Tsukamoto
3212 Dauphine St.  Modesto, CA 95355
Work Phone: (916) 651-6826 Cell Phone: (916) 708-4546 Email: brian_tsukamoto@dot.ca.gov
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE_______________________________________________________________
I have over nineteen years of progressively responsible experience working in the Transportation industry, with
an emphasis in resource/project management. I am hardworking, responsible, highly motivated and detailed
oriented with the ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks effectively. I possess excellent
communication, analytical, and computer skills. Additionally, I have knowledge of California’s transportation
system, rail system, funding, project delivery and contract/ project management.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE_____________________________________________________________
Chief, Rail Equipment Branch CA Department of Transportation Sacramento, CA 4/12 – Present
 Manage equipment rework,rebuild and overhaul projects, including the monitoring and
documentation of Amtrak and contractor performance to ensure conformance with contractual
requirements and equipment manufacturer's recommendations and safety regulations. Develop
budgetary, financial and project planning documents and databases to track existing projects as well
as estimate future rework and rebuild costs and workload.
 Oversee equipment maintenance activities, including the monitoring of Amtrak and contractor
maintenance performance and proper completion of documentation in order to ensure conformance
with equipment maintenance requirements and the Caltrans-Amtrak Maintenance Agreement in
conjunction with Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Board staff.
 Oversee rail equipment maintenance and heavy overhaul support consultant activities. Develop task
orders as needed to support equipment rebuild, heavy overhaul, wreck repair, scheduled
maintenance and defect resolution.
 Manage repairs to State-owned rail equipment damaged in accidents. Administer rail equipment
wreck repair and cost recovery process. Develop and implement training programs to upgrade staff
expertise in insurance recovery,wreck repair cost estimation, repair practices and related programs.
Rail Transportation Associate CA Department of Transportation Sacramento, CA 5/10 – 3/12
 Conduct planning, programming and development of Intercity Rail Capital Projects (project proposals,
applications and project study reports)
 Assist with local agencies in implementation of capital projects
 Administer capital project contracts
 Develop plans for funding individual projects through STIP,and in coordination with other entities
(freight railroads, Amtrak, commuter railroads, and local and regional agencies)
 Coordinate with Amtrak, commuter railroads, and local and regional agencies on capital project
development and implementation on the routes of Amtrak California's San Joaquin Corridor.
 Provide staff support and information to the San Joaquin Valley Rail Advisory Committee.
 Monitor train services for quality and consistency

2. Assoc. Transportation Planner CA Department of Transportation Sacramento, CA 12/01 – 5/10
 Administer and monitor Project Initiation Documents (PIDs) work program and budget, which includes
302 positions Statewide with a program budget of $40 million dollars.
 Monitor and manage the development of PIDs work progress, including the budget and schedules for
timely delivery.
 Co-editor of the PID Strategic Planning and Streamlining Document, issued by the California
Department of Transportation and reported to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee (due March 1,
2010)
 Act as the HQs Liaison to coordinate and review SHOPP and STIP PIDs.
 Manage Planning studies and consultant contracts,including the Governor’s Traffic Congestion Relief
(TCRP) project studies.
 Research and prepare policy recommendations, planning reports and the PID Statewide Summary
Report to the Directorates.
 Analyze and prepare fiscal reports and make recommendations to Management about resource
utilization.
 Provide legislative bill analysis on transportation and planning policy related issues.
 Act as the Project Manager,working in conjunction with the Division of Transportation System
Information (TSI) to develop a PIDs database (ongoing).
 Review Overall Work Programs (OWPs) and Regional Transportation Plans (RTPs) to determine if
projects under development are appropriate and in line with needs.
 Coordinate PID efforts with other functional units and twelve Caltrans districts across California.
 Act as the branch’s lead supervisor, providing leadership and training to Transportation Planners,
including acting as the Planning Manager in the Manager’s absence since June of 2009.
Transportation Planner CA Department of Transportation Oakland, CA 2/00 – 11/01
 Acted as the Planning Liaison for Solano County.
 Worked within Caltrans, in conjunction with other agencies, to plan and develop transportation projects
for the entire nine county Bay Area Region.
 Developed cost/benefit analysis data for new and existing projects.
 Assisted in the development of a departmental Transportation Systems Development Program (TSDP)
for the Bay Area Region, with personal focus on Solano County.

3. EDUCATION ANDTRAINING______________________________________________________________
B.S.: Economics California State University, Sacramento 12/98
Caltrans Planning Academy Caltrans 9/02
Transit Management U.C. Davis Extension 9/04
Context Sensitive Solutions U.C. Davis Extension 11/04
Safety Conscious Training U.C. Berkeley Ext. 2/05
Financial Aspects of Planning U.C. Davis Extension 4/05
Subdivision Map Acts U.C. Davis Extension 5/05
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) U.C. Davis Extension 5/05
Project Management Concepts and Workings CSU Sacramento/CT 7/08
Project Risk Management CSU Sacramento/CT 9/08
Project Communication Management CSU Sacramento/CT 10/08
Project Quality Management CSU Sacramento/CT 10/08
Ethics for Capital Projects CSU Sacramento/CT 11/08
Project Procurement Management CSU Sacramento/CT 11/08
References provided upon request