Robert Travers, P.E.

Mr. Traver earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from Syracuse University in 1985. He is a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of New York and has more than 33 years of design and construction engineer experience while working for NYSDOT Region 4. He has worked in Design, Planning and was the Regional Construction Engineer for six years, responsible for running all aspects of the Regional Construction Program, delivering 30-40 capital projects each year. He also served as Acting Regional Director for nearly five years where he provided leadership and guidance to all Regional Program Groups. He managed over 600 Regional staff, working extensively with local agencies and elected representatives to deliver projects needed for the Region. Mr. Traver earned Public Works Leader of the Year 2014 for the Genesee Valley Chapter of American Public Works Association. His most recent experience, since November 2017, has been as Director of Construction Inspection Services at Popli Design Group where he has overseen the construction inspection work on numerous NYSTA, NYSDOT, NYSCC and local municipal projects.