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Preconstruction Director, Amtrak Frederick Douglass Tunnel Project
Kiewit - Shea Tunnel Construction
Dutch's Daughter (Frederick, MD)
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM, May 20, 2026
About the Presentation:
AMTRAK B&P Tunnel Replacement Program in Baltimore, Maryland will be presented on downtown Baltimore’s Mega Project. This will include a summary of the project and how the contractor is embracing technology using AI in the construction industry.
Kiewit – Shea Tunnel Construction (KSTC) is responsible for advancing the design and construction of the new Frederick Douglass Tunnel. This includes the below-grade tunnel components, including two bored tunnels designed for electrified passenger trains, mined caverns, cross-passages, and other related substructures. Amtrak awarded KSTC a “Construction Manager at Risk” contract in 2024.
About the Speaker:
Mr. Neidballa is a 1991 graduate of the College of Engineering (Civil) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He has been with Kiewit since 2007 and has led numerous tunnel/rail projects in Chicago, Washington DC and South Dakota. In his free time, Dave enjoys sports, music, fly-fishing, the outdoors and spending time with his wife and six kids. Dave’s home is in the Chicago area.
Location: Dutch's Daughter (Frederick, MD)
1 PDH Available for Attendees
Cost: $25 Members / $35 Non-Members