Business Details
30 Years
experience
Trusted Engineering Staffing Solutions
Project Partners has been dedicated to advancing public sector civil engineering since 1996. Our mission focuses on empowering engineering professionals to strategically grow their careers while providing public agencies with flexible, compliant staffing solutions. We specialize in connecting clients with skilled technical professionals, including senior retirees, ensuring adherence to complex pension and labor regulations. Our expertise in staff augmentation and project-based consulting delivers cost-effective resources tailored to meet evolving project demands.With decades of industry experience, we prioritize long-term partnerships built on professionalism, transparency, and a deep understanding of public sector challenges. Our commitment extends beyond staffingwe actively support workforce development through initiatives like CivilEngineeringInternships.com. By maintaining active roles in professional societies such as ASCE and APWA, we reinforce our dedication to advancing the engineering community while delivering reliable, compliant solutions for both clients and professionals.
Services
Staff Augmentation
Project-Based Consulting
Public Retiree Staffing
Engineering Internships
Labor Compliance Support
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of public sector engineering staffing expertise
- Our team ensures compliance with complex pension and labor regulations
- We provide access to experienced professionals and retired experts
- Our solutions deliver cost-effective staffing without compromising quality
- We maintain active leadership roles in ASCE and APWA organizations
Associations and certifications
- Small Business Enterprise (SBE)
- Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
- Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
What people say
Qualified staff provided
Quick response time
Cost-effective solutions
Compliant staffing approach
Excellent long-term partnerships
Services
Staff Augmentation
We provide on-demand engineering professionals for public agencies. Our vetted pool includes specialists in water systems, transportation, and public works. Staff comply with pension regulations while delivering immediate project support. This solution helps agencies maintain productivity without increasing permanent headcount.
Project-Based Consulting
Our experts deliver specialized support for specific projects. Retired professionals with decades of public sector experience provide technical leadership without pension liability. Services include regulatory compliance, construction management, and wastewater system planning across Southern California.
Public Retiree Staffing
We connect clients with senior engineers who maintain pension compliance. These professionals offer institutional knowledge and specialized skills for complex projects. Agencies benefit from experienced staff without violating labor regulations or creating long-term commitments.
People
Kimo Look
Founder and Owner
With over 40 years of civil engineering experience, Kimo Look established Project Partners in 1996 to address public sector staffing challenges. He pioneered compliant staffing solutions that protect agencies from pension law violations while creating career opportunities for engineering professionals.
Questions
What engineering disciplines do you staff?
We provide professionals in water/wastewater, transportation, public works, stormwater management, and construction management disciplines.
How do you ensure pension law compliance?
Our staffing model specifically incorporates public retirees and follows strict guidelines to prevent pension benefit violations for both agencies and staff.
Which geographic areas do you serve?
We specialize in Southern California counties including Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, and Ventura.
Can you help with urgent staffing needs?
Yes, our rapid response process connects clients with qualified professionals within 24-48 hours for critical project requirements.
Do you offer internship programs?
Our CivilEngineeringInternships.com initiative connects employers with emerging engineers for workforce development opportunities.
