Louis Peterson
Savannah
Summary
Dynamic Street Maintenance Manager with extensive experience at the City of Savannah, excelling in project management and budget preparation. Proven track record in storm response coordination and employee performance appraisal, achieving departmental goals through strategic planning and effective team leadership. Skilled in utilizing advanced public works software to enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Street Maintenance Manager
City Of Savannah
01.2021 - Current
- Knowledgeable in Lawson, NeoGov, Energov, Excel, Opengov, Smartsheets, Rocksolid, WORM, and many other Public works related softwares.
- Freedom of Information Act Certified Responder.
- Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
- Plans, coordinates, and schedules construction, maintenance, and repair activities.
- Schedules, prioritizes, and assigns work to Supervisors and Construction Inspectors.
- Inspects condition of city right of ways, roadways, and sidewalks.
- Develops, maintains, and manages projects.
- Performs public relations with customers, other city departments, other governmental agencies, and contractors.
- Assists in preparing and implementing department budget line items to include equipment specs, materials and reviewing expense reports.
- Reviews and approves Invoice request from Contractors and internal staff via Lawson.
- Develops and implements Storm Response scenarios. Actively leads the division during major and minor storm and natural disaster responses.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Assisted in preparing accurate bids for new projects based on detailed analyses of labor costs, materials required, and projected deadlines.
Assistant Foremen
Georgia Department of Transportation
09.2016 - 01.2021
- Oversaw many roadside and facility projects.
- Did paperwork for payroll, PM for vehicles, and other shop documentation.
- Liaised between state agencies and local authorities during accident scenes.
- Responded to late night on-call emergencies.
- Improved worksite safety by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Oversaw equipment maintenance schedules, ensuring optimal performance throughout projects.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Center Academy
Smyrna, GA05-2009
Skills
- Project management
- Budget preparation
- Employee performance appraisal
- Public relations
- Storm response coordination
- Construction scheduling
- Invoice processing
- Employee training
- Team leadership
- Work order management
- Computerized maintenance management system
- Budget administration
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 31 staff members.
- Attended the City Managers Emerging Leaders Academy
- Collaborated with team of 35 in the development of a Comprehensive Road Resurfacing Project.
- Managed a Divisional budget of more than $5 Million.
- Lead City response to Snow Storm Blair (2025) and Hurricanes Debbie and Helene.
Certification
- Deputy City Marshall
- International Property Maintenance Certifications
- International Zoning Certification
- National Safety Council Flagging Certification
- Class A CDL
- GDOT Heavy equipment Certification
- GDOT MUTCD Certification
Timeline
Street Maintenance Manager
City Of Savannah
01.2021 - Current
Assistant Foremen
Georgia Department of Transportation
09.2016 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
Center Academy
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