Project Geologist
Overview
Phillip Lefaive provides field and laboratory support for RGI’s geotechnical engineering department. His main responsibilities include performing field support services for subsurface investigations, construction monitoring, slope stability monitoring activities and in-house soil laboratory analyses. Mr. Lefaive’s nineteen years of professional experience includes oversight of drilling and excavation site activities for geotechnical investigations and infiltration studies, as well as performing in-house soil laboratory analyses such as grain-size, proctor, and moisture content analyses. He has also provided geotechnical construction monitoring services for over hundreds of both commercial and residential sites. In addition, Mr. Lefaive has provided field support services for Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), including sampling of soil and groundwater for suspected hazardous contamination.
Education
| School & Location | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Lutheran University | BS in Geology | 1999 |
| Pacific Lutheran University | BA in Anthropology | 1999 |
Other Qualifications
- 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER)
- Nuclear Gauge Safety Training Class (TROXLER)
- Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CECSL)
A few of the projects Mr. Lefaive has provided field support services for include:
1220 Pike Apartments, Seattle
Mr. Lefaive provided field oversight and construction monitoring, as well as observation of shoring installation and testing for this newly constructed Apartment complex.
Main Street Mixed Use, Bellevue
Mr. Lefaive provided field support, soils lab analyses and geotechnical construction monitoring services that included installation and observation of shoring, slope stability, erosion control and density testing of compacted backfill soils.
Four Corners Square Development, Maple Valley
Mr. Lefaive performed initial soil investigation, including drilling and test pit oversight, field sample collection, and in-house soil laboratory analyses. In addition, provided construction monitoring for the storm water collection system, subgrade evaluation for building footings and slabs, and utility installations that included backfill and compaction testing.
McDonald’s, Several Washington Sites
Has performed numerous geotechnical subsurface soil investigations and construction monitoring at both remodeled and new retail sites. Lab analyses as well as field work that has included storm water vault backfill and compaction testing, utility installation and building footings/slab bearing evaluation.