Aviation Solutions Lifecycle
October 14, 2026Marine Ports & Harbors Solutions Lifecycle
Our history and relationship with key port and harbor owners have given us insight to the unique considerations, constraints and opportunities present in the ports and harbor environments. That coupled with our worldwide resources has enabled owners to implement truly innovative and practical solutions.
STRATEGIC SERVICES
Kleinfelder’s objective is to align itself as a trusted advisor to its port and harbor clients. We provide a variety of services to meet this objective.
Sustainability
Management strategy development, energy efficiency audits and management, alternative energy (solar, wind, hydro/geothermal, biofuel, etc.), materials management, risk management.
Regulatory Compliance
Solid/hazardous waste, petroleum / chemical storage, community right-to-know programs, water / air quality, environmental management / auditing, mitigation / expert testimony.
Asset Management
Asset valuation/management, risk management, capital improvement/maintenance planning.
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
Kleinfelder’s services continue as the Owner’s Representative, once the project moves from the design/permitting phase to the construction phase.
Construction Management/Project Management
Contractor/process oversight, Request for Information (RFI) management and change order review/processing, staff augmentation.
Environmental / Permit Monitoring
Water quality, sedimentation, marine environment.
QA and Engineering Services
Foundation/bulkhead system review, construction/installation materials testing/inspection.
PERMITTING SERVICES
Kleinfelder’s permitting services span from local entitlements through complex state and federal approvals.
Dredging Activities
Permitting, new landfills, and dredge spoil disposal.
Habitat Restoration and Mitigation
Restoration enhancement or establishment of ecosystems.
State / Federal Environmental Permitting
NOAA, NPS, USFWS, EPA, and USACE, environmental and operational permitting process.
NEPA | CEQA
Completion of initial study, EA, EIR, and EIS studies.
DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES
Includes full plans and specifications for construction for conventional design/bid/build approach or preliminary design bid documents for design/build and other procurement approaches.
Project Management
Scope, schedule and budget management, integration of specialty subconsultants, and design and engineering process management.
Geotechnical / Construction Materials Engineering
Mitigation/geo-hazards, ground improvement, foundation systems, dike/landfill design, slope stability/analyses, ground deformation, soil structure interaction and seismic design, pavement systems.
Structural Engineering
Plans and specifications for wharf and bulkhead design, mooring and fender systems, docking facilities, crane rails and foundations, hardstands and all on-site buildings and storage tanks.
Civil Design
Grading and dredging plans, roadway, rail and ship access, SWPPP, erosion control and site utility access.
EARLY STAGE PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
Our approach to planning results in constructible, cost effective, environmentally feasible, and sustainable solutions.
Environmental Permitting Requirements
Required permit assessment, construction start date analysis, community/public relations.
Preliminary Geotechnical Engineering
Subsurface conditions, geologic hazards, construction suitability, ground improvement/foundation, liquefaction, seismic settlement/design, slope stability, soil structure interaction, soil hydraulic/landfills.
Natural Resource Surveys
Ecosystems assessment of coastal wildlife, aquatic vegetation, natural resources and marine life (above/below high tide).
Desktop Constraints Analysis
Project feasibility, land/waterway access, prior land use, feasibility analysis, and dredging requirements.
