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EDUCATION
University of Missouri, Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Minor in Mathematics, 2003.
 

REGISTRATION
Licensed/Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado
 

PROFESSIONAL
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)

Bert A. Baiotto
PE

Principal

Bert Baiotto is a Principal at The Ballard Group and serves as the Principal-In-Charge of Mechanical Engineering, Project Manager & Lead HVAC Engineer. Bert has been with The Ballard Group, Inc. since 2004 and has a total of 20 years of experience. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado.

 

Along with his associate Principals, he establishes the HVAC system building design criteria, is involved in space planning, and is responsible for providing energy-efficient mechanical designs that meet the owner’s expectations and budget. He designs new and upgraded mechanical systems from the initial Schematic Design through permitting and Construction Documents, through final construction providing submittal review, site observations, and reports to the Owner to verify that the project is being built to our design standards. He coordinates projects with owners, architects, and other engineering disciplines during and following design; supervises and oversees the work of HVAC designers, engineers, and draftsmen; oversees and provides quality control for designs drawn under his responsible charge; provides construction administration services.  He also troubleshoots and provides assessments of existing mechanical systems.

 

Bert's primary focus is projects where The Ballard Group is the Primary Consultant contracted directly to the project Owner. While this role is typically filled by architects, with mechanical engineers being subcontracted to them. However, we have found that some of the contracts offered by these project Owners are primarily mechanical and we are able to fulfill the needs of the owner best as the Prime Consultant.  We provide mechanical designs while coordinating work from an architect and multiple design engineers from the Schematic Design phase through completed construction. Bert has proven that we have a good handle on these additional duties and can complete the projects on time and within budget, which is very important when working with public school districts.

 

As the Prime Consultant, he leads many projects for K-12 schools, particularly those for Denver Public Schools (DPS) and Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS), and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The Ballard Group is currently approved by all of these entities as a Prime Consultant. We also are subcontracted by architects to provide mechanical engineering on additional DPS and JCPS projects.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Following is a select sampling of Mr. Baiotto's extensive project experience.  If you are interested in getting a full resume of his most recent experience for a specific RFQ/P please Contact Us.

 

K-12 School Experience

  • Denver Public Schools | Denver, Colorado as Prime Consultant

    • John F. Kennedy & Abraham Lincoln High, Heating Systems

    • Bradley International ECE-5, Lincoln, Carson & Ellis Elementary Schools, HVAC Upgrades

    • University Park Elementary, HVAC Mechanical Upgrade

    • Manual High, Cooling Assessment & Design

    • Smiley Middle, Cooling Assessment & Design

    • Doull, Ellis, University Park Elementary Schools, Skinner Middle, North High, Cooling Assessments

    • Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy & University Park Elementary, Kitchen Waste

    • Ellis Elementary, Boiler Replacement

    • Traylor Academy & Denison Montessori Elementary, Air Distribution

    • John F. Kennedy High, Galvanized Piping Replacement

    • Denver Center for International Studies (DCIS), District Wide Galvanized Pipe Replacement

  • Additional DPS Projects

    • East High, Butler Building, Rooftop Unit

    • Newlon Elementary, Valverde At Horace Mann Elementary, West High, Renovation

    • Bryant Webster K-8, Colfax, Cowell, Edison, Smedley Elementary, West High, Renovation

    • Stedman Elementary, Galvanized Piping Replacement

  • Jefferson County Public Schools | Jefferson County, Colorado, including Lakewood, Littleton, Arvada, and mountain communities as Prime Consultant

    • Carmody Middle School, Air Handling Unit & Chiller Replacement

    • Mechanical Upgrades of Wheat Ridge, Jefferson & Lakewood High Schools Articulation  Areas - Belmar, Edgewater, Eiber, Lumberg, Molholm, Pennington, Slater, Vivian, Wilmore Davis Elementary; Brady Exploration Options; Creighton, & Everitt Middle Schools

    • Mechanical Upgrades of Bear Creek & Dakota Ridge High Schools Articulation Areas - Mt. Carbon, Peiffer Elementary; Carmody,  Summit Ridge Middle Schools
       

National Renewable Energy Laboratory | Golden, Colorado

  • Energy Systems Integration Facility, (ESIF) Data Center Expansion

  • Field Test Laboratory Building (FTLB) Evaporative Cooling & Heat Recovery Upgrades

  • FTLB (TCUF) Control Room Upgrades

  • Solar Energy Research Facility (SERF) Heating Upgrades

  • FTLB Fan Coil in Unit 179 & Secondary Chilled Water Pump II

  • Architectural Maintenance

  • ESIF Building Mechanical Room B215 - Emergency Shower

  • Integrated Biorefinery Research Facility (IBRF), Secondary Flat Plate Heat Exchanger

  • Fuel Synthesis Catalysis Laboratory

  • FTLB, Alternative Fuels User Facilities (AFUF), Control Room Upgrade

  • FTLB, Lab 155

  • Regional Test Centers (RTC)

  • RTC Solar Technology Acceleration Center

  • AFUF Boiler Replacement

  • Outdoor Test Facility Expansion (OTF)

  • Thermal Test Facility (TTF) Lab & Facility Conversion/Remodel

  • FTLB, consultant, feasibility of conversion of  Lab 101 to Thermochemical Research Laboratory (TRL)

  • FTLB, Conversion to TRL (Design/Build Assist)

  • FTLB, Lab 104

  • TTF Lab Upgrade & Expansion, Chilled Water

  • Solar Energy Research Facility (S.E.R.F.) Lab C-219

  • S.E.R.F., Lab W125

 

Additional Project Experience as Lead Mechanical Engineer

  • Hobbs Health, Wellness & Learning Center | Hobbs, New Mexico

  • Legends Hall at The Marq Southlake | Southlake, Texas

  • The REC of Grapevine | Grapevine, Texas

  • Hi-Plains School District, Hi-Plains P-12 School | Seibert, Colorado LEED Gold Required by BEST Grant

  • West River Community Center, Outdoor Pool & Ice Arena | Dickinson, North Dakota

  • Morenci Community Center | Morenci, Arizona

  • Morenci Day Care | Morenci, Arizona

  • Skyestone Community Center | Broomfield, Colorado

  • Heather Gardens Community Center | Arvada, Colorado

  • J. Leonard Levy Family Wellness Center | Aurora, Colorado

  • Park County School District, Fairplay P-12 School & District Administration Office | Fairplay, Colorado LEED Gold Certified

  • Littleton Adventist Hospital, Expansion & Remodel | Littleton, Colorado

  • Littleton Adventist Hospital, South Tower Tenant Finish | Littleton, Colorado

  • Yuma Hospital | Yuma, Colorado

  • Spectrum Health United Memorial Hospital, Cancer Center | Greenville, Michigan

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