Pleasanton Names New Director Of Public Works

PLEASANTON, CA — Siew-Chin Yeong will serve as the city of Pleasanton’s new director of public works, the city announced. She will start March 25, replacing interim Director Norm Dorais.

Yeong was most recently assistant director of public works for the city of Oakland, and brings 24 years of experience in civil engineering, capital project management, and development and oversight of capital projects. She held numerous positions for the city and county of San Francisco, including director of capital program and construction. During her tenure, she oversaw the development of Oakland’s $455 million and SFMTA’s $3.2 billion capital improvement programs; managed the construction of a $500 million annual paving program, and oversaw capital initiatives and the development of a maintenance capital program for Bay Area Rapid Transit.

In Pleasanton, she will lead all operations and maintenance, utilities and environmental services, and engineering activities. She will help oversee the completion of water, sewer, and storm system master plans, the development of an Asset Management Plan, design and construction of new wells to address PFAs, and capital projects advancing the city’s ONE Pleasanton and Climate Action plans.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in construction engineering and management and a masters in civil engineering and construction management from Iowa State University.

“Pleasanton is a progressive city with existing development and infrastructure opportunities,” Yeong said in a statement. “I’m excited to join this well-regarded organization as I lead a talented team in accomplishing city council and community goals and objectives.”

“We are pleased to have Siew-Chin join the city’s executive team,” City Manager Gerry Beaudin said in a statement. “Her expertise in budget management, stakeholder coordination, and implementing effective project management, while staying focused on delivering essential services and driving improvements, will well serve Pleasanton.”