Client: City of Gardena, Public Works Department
Service: Staff Augmentation – Senior Engineering Support
Duration: Ongoing since 2020
The Challenge
As Gardena’s Capital Improvement Program expanded, the City needed an experienced public works engineer who could step in quickly, manage complex projects, and contribute with minimal training or supervision. The City also needed a staffing approach that aligned with CalPERS requirements and avoided the delays of traditional hiring.
The Solution
Project Partners provided a senior public works engineer who integrated directly into Gardena’s team. Because he was already familiar with public agency environments, he was able to contribute immediately and support a variety of ongoing public works efforts.
This approach allowed the City to quickly address a staffing gap, maintain project momentum, and access experienced engineering support without the cost and delay of a lengthy hiring process.
The Impact
- Provided an experienced engineer who could contribute immediately
- Helped Gardena keep projects on schedule
- Reduced costs compared to traditional consulting firms
- Provided CalPERS-compliant staffing support and guidance
- Established a long-term staffing relationship to support future needs
Project Experience
Project Partners has provided staff augmentation engineering services to the City of Gardena for the past four years. According to Principal Engineer Kevin Kwak, the combination of qualified staffing resources, favorable rates, and strong knowledge of the CalPERS system has helped support the City’s operations.
The Takeaway
By providing an experienced engineer who could step in quickly and work effectively within a public agency environment, Project Partners helped Gardena keep projects moving, control costs, and build a reliable long-term staffing solution.
