However, getting to a project’s finish line isn’t without challenges, especially now. Image courtesy of Sound Transit Logistical Trials
“There were times we had disagreements, but the partnership worked on how to align ourselves during the pricing period and has now provided a project that has been fairly priced for both of us and has an accurate estimate.”Ĭrews build the structural support for elevated track as part of the 7.8-mile Federal Way extension. “The negotiations were very thorough, very rigorous, very candid,” he says. Mike Aparicio, Skanska executive sponsor, says the Lynnwood Link Extension is the firm’s first project with Sound Transit, and the agency has served as an active partner in the contract.Īparicio says that “ample, candid feedback” during preconstruction provided the basis for a successful partnership during construction, where the high level of involvement continues. “We need to build that level of trust for when challenges come.” “When you lack trust, things slow down because people take time before making a decision because they don’t trust you,” Lewis says. Lewis says Farley was key to helping Sound Transit create a written charter so when things get tough, all parties can go back and read the commitment Sound Transit has made to the project. Getting both of those done starts with discipline in clearly baselining projects for all parties in relation to scope, schedule and budget.
“We are not 100%, but we do make it a priority.” He says Sound Transit works to balance on-time and on-budget project delivery with being a good neighbor in its service communities. “It is something we work hard for,” Lewis says. Kimberly Farley, Deputy CEO and Chief Systems Officer, Sound Transit “The number of things we accomplished last year was pretty amazing.”
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