Dustin Hunt, PE

Associate Vice President | Construction Services at HNTB

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

About

With a strong foundation in transportation infrastructure, I lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver construction engineering and inspection (CEI) services while driving business development, strategic pursuits, and long-term planning. Beyond project execution, I am deeply engaged in building industry relationships and fostering collaboration. I founded the Social Transportation Professionals (STPs) of Madison, a networking group that brings together like-minded transportation industry professionals for quarterly informal happy hour gatherings, strengthening connections across the sector.

Experience

  • Construction Services Section Manager | Associate Vice President at HNTB
    May 2012 - Present · 14 yrs 2 mos

    I lead a versatile team providing construction engineering and inspection (CEI) services for transportation projects across southwest Wisconsin, primarily for WisDOT. My role encompasses technical oversight, strategic planning, and client engagement, ensuring the successful delivery of high-profile infrastructure projects and seamless collaboration for WisDOT and other key partners. My expertise spans construction contract administration, materials documentation & testing, traffic control compliance, utility coordination, and public involvement. I specialize in managing complex highway, bridge, and infrastructure projects, from interstate system interchange expansion to major river crossing replacements, urban freeway reconstruction, and urban roadway reconstruction. Currently serving as the WisDOT Construction Project Leader for the I-39/90/94 Wisconsin River Bridge project in Columbia County. Prior Construction Project Experience Includes: •US 18/151 Pavement Rehabilitation (Project Leader) - Verona, WI •US 51/ WIS 22/ WIS 60 Intersection Reconstruction (Project Leader) - Leeds, WI •US 12/18 (Beltline) - IH 39/90 Interchange (Structures Lead) - Madison, WI •WIS 11 Reconstruction (Assistant Project Leader) - Monroe, WI •I-39/90, Janesville to Newville - NB Temporary Widening (Field Engineer) - Milton, WI •US 12/18 (Beltline) - EB Base Patch & Overlay Pilot (Project Leader) - Madison, WI •US 51, Stoughton Road – SB Base Patch & Overlay (Project Leader) – Madison, WI •US 12, Madison Beltline - Yahara River Bridges Piling Rehabilitation (Project Leader) - Madison, WI •BNSF Railway St. Croix Crossovers (Construction Manager) – Trempealeau, WI •US 51, Stoughton Road – Pflaum & Buckeye Intersections (Project Leader) – Madison, WI •Verona Road Stage 1, Phase 2 & 3 Reconstruction (Electrical & ITS Lead) – Madison, WI •US 51 Mill & Overlay (Assistant Project Leader) – Stoughton, WI •US 12 (Beltline) & Fish Hatchery Rd. Interchange (Structures Lead) – Madison, WI

  • Civil Engineering Intern/Co-op at Gremmer & Associates
    May 2009 - Jan 2012 · 2 yrs 9 mos

    Provided construction engineering and inspection services as a Field Inspector for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation on various construction projects in the North-Central Region. Construction Project Experience Includes: •USH 10 Expansion/Roundabouts – Marshfield, WI •USH 10 Expansion - Auburndale, WI •CTH CX Urban Reconstruction/Rural Resurface – Endeavor, WI •Lincoln Avenue Rural to Urban Reconstruction – Marshfield, WI •Central Avenue Reconstruction - Marshfield, WI