Business Details
47 Years
experience
Engineering & Program Management Solutions Dallas
Dikita Enterprises has been delivering engineering and program management solutions to public sector clients for over four decades. Our expertise spans civil engineering design, construction management, mass transit consulting, and transit market research, supported by a legacy of award-winning project execution. We operate through two divisionsDikita Engineering and Dikita Management Servicesspecializing in infrastructure development, community engagement, and data-driven transit planning. With a focus on minority participation and innovative technology, we manage complex projects from concept to completion while maintaining a 95% minority business enterprise participation rate.Our leadership team combines generational experience, including founder Lucious Williams' 40-year industry tenure and President Eve Williams' national contract acquisitions. We prioritize client collaboration, cost efficiency, and schedule adherence, evidenced by landmark projects like the $250M TBAAL renovation and DART's light rail expansion. Our engineers and planners hold certifications in LEED, floodplain management, and system safety, ensuring sustainable, code-compliant solutions. As a third-generation family business, we remain committed to ethical practices, employee development, and community empowerment through infrastructure advancement.
Services
Program Management
Construction Management
Civil Engineering Design
Mass Transit Consulting
Transit Market Research
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We have 44 years of experience in public sector engineering and program management.
- Our team maintains a 95% minority business enterprise participation rate in projects.
- We pioneered prime minority contracting for Dallas public agencies since 1983.
- Our leadership includes certified professionals in LEED, floodplain management, and system safety.
- We've managed $4B+ in Dallas ISD bond programs with on-time, under-budget delivery.
What people say
Values employee growth
Family-oriented environment
Proactive problem-solving
Proven track record
Community empowerment focus
Services
Program Management
We provide end-to-end program management for public infrastructure projects, from pre-design to completion. Our services include procurement management, contract administration, schedule tracking, and quality assurance. With expertise in managing $4B+ bond programs, we ensure compliance with federal regulations while maintaining 95% minority business participation. Our technology-driven approach streamlines documentation processes for efficient project delivery.
Civil Engineering Design
Our civil engineering team specializes in context-sensitive design solutions for transportation and public works projects. Services include site development, roadway planning, environmental impact assessments, and value engineering. We focus on sustainable design approaches that minimize community disruption while maximizing functionality. Our engineers hold licenses in multiple states and certifications in LEED and floodplain management.
Mass Transit Consulting
We offer comprehensive transit consulting services including system integration, safety coordination, and vehicle inspection. With continuous involvement in DART's light rail program since 1992, we provide expertise in environmental oversight, cost estimation, and operations planning. Our team manages transit studies and data collection to optimize ridership patterns and service efficiency for urban transportation networks.
Construction Management
Our construction management services cover commercial and government building projects with expertise in code compliance and methodology. We provide quality inspections, RFIs management, and schedule coordination using digital tracking systems. Our team ensures adherence to specifications while maintaining open communication between owners, contractors, and design teams for successful project delivery.
Transit Market Research
Dikita's transit research division conducts comprehensive data collection and analysis for transportation planning. Services include ridership surveys, origin-destination studies, and customer satisfaction assessments using proprietary software for real-time validation. With continuous contracts since 1991, we support transit agencies in meeting federal requirements and improving service planning through accurate, actionable data collection.
People
Lucious L. Williams
Chairman of the Board
Founder of Dikita Enterprises with 40+ years in public engineering consulting. Korean War veteran who pioneered minority contracting in Dallas. Focuses on business development and community advancement through infrastructure projects.
Evalynn A. Williams
President & CEO
Led Dikita as CEO since 2010, securing $48M in DISD bond work with 95% minority participation. First African American female to chair APTA's Business Members Board. Expert in national public transportation contracts.
David A. Zobrist
Chief Operating Officer
Licensed architect with 40+ years in management. Oversees operational strategies and project delivery methodologies. Specializes in streamlining processes while maintaining quality standards for public and private sector projects.
Walter D. Dansby
Senior Vice President
Education infrastructure expert managing $4B DISD bond programs. 40+ years in K-12 construction management. Former school administrator with expertise in large-scale educational facility development.
David F. Tayyari
Vice President
Civil engineer with 30+ years in transportation and municipal projects. Certified in LEED and floodplain management. Specializes in environmental compliance and sustainable infrastructure solutions for government agencies.
Questions
What public sector services does Dikita offer?
Dikita provides program management, civil engineering design, construction management, mass transit consulting, and transit market research services for government agencies and educational institutions.
How long has Dikita served public clients?
Dikita has delivered engineering and consulting services to public sector clients for over 44 years, established in 1979 and operating in Dallas since 1983.
What geographic areas do you serve?
While based in Dallas, Texas, Dikita works with clients nationwide including California, New York, and multiple projects across the DFW Metroplex region.
What makes Dikita unique in infrastructure projects?
As a minority-owned firm, we maintain 95% minority business participation in projects while combining four decades of experience with innovative technology for efficient public infrastructure delivery.
Who leads Dikita's operations?
President & CEO Evalynn Williams leads the company, supported by a leadership team including COO David Zobrist and Senior Vice President Walter Dansby with specialized engineering and educational infrastructure expertise.
