Business Details
20 Years
experience
Your Trusted Civil Engineering Partner in Corona, CA
Proactive Engineering Consultants is a Southern California-based civil engineering firm with over 35 years of collective management experience. We specialize in land development, stormwater management, dry utility consulting, and construction support services for public agencies and private companies. Our team of seasoned professionals delivers comprehensive solutions including survey and mapping, hydrology studies, street and utility improvements, site planning, and cost estimating.Founded in 2006, our principals bring decades of industry expertise from executive roles at international engineering firms, combining technical excellence with hands-on project leadership. We pride ourselves on building lasting client relationships through innovative problem-solving, regulatory compliance, and commitment to project success from entitlement through completion.
Services
Civil Engineering
Stormwater Management
Dry Utility Consulting
Construction Support
Cost Estimating
Land Development
Survey Mapping
Flood Control
Utility Coordination
Project Entitlement
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- Our principals have over 40 years of combined civil engineering experience
- Comprehensive services covering entire project lifecycles from planning to construction
- Specialized expertise in California's regulatory and environmental requirements
- Proven track record with complex public works and private development projects
- Client-focused approach emphasizing communication and collaboration
What people say
Best civil engineer in the business
Easy to work with
Exceptional experience
Proactive approach
Critical project support
Services
Civil Engineering
Our civil engineering services encompass comprehensive land development solutions for public agencies and private companies throughout California. We specialize in site planning, utility design, grading, drainage, and regulatory permitting. Our team delivers tailored solutions for residential tract development, master-planned communities, industrial complexes, and commercial spaces while ensuring compliance with local regulations and environmental standards.
Stormwater Management
We provide specialized stormwater management solutions addressing drainage challenges and water quality requirements. Our services include hydrology studies, floodplain analysis, BMP design, and water quality management plans. We help clients meet regulatory requirements through innovative solutions that balance environmental stewardship with development needs while maintaining compliance with evolving state and county regulations.
Dry Utility Consulting
Our dry utility consulting services focus on coordinating power, telecommunications, and gas infrastructure for development projects. We specialize in overhead-to-underground conversions, utility conflict resolution, and easement management. Our team provides budget cost estimates and detailed utility layouts while ensuring compliance with CPUC tariffs and municipal requirements for both public and private sector clients.
Construction Support
We offer full-spectrum construction management services supporting project execution from design through completion. Our team provides constructability reviews, cost control, schedule management, and quality assurance for diverse projects including industrial, commercial, residential, and public infrastructure developments. We coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects meet safety standards while staying on schedule and within budget.
Cost Estimating
Our cost estimating services provide accurate project cost projections at all design stages. We deliver detailed quantity takeoffs, value engineering recommendations, and budget validation services for landowners, developers, and public agencies. Our estimators combine technical expertise with market knowledge to help clients make informed financial decisions while maintaining project quality and compliance standards.
People
Tom Braun
President/CEO
With over 40 years of experience, Tom Braun leads Proactive Engineering as President/CEO. He specializes in public works and land development projects, managing large engineering teams while maintaining hands-on involvement in key projects. Holds BS and MS in Civil Engineering with focus on water resources.
Mark Anderson
Principal
Mark Anderson brings 40 years of diverse engineering experience to complex development projects. Specializes in resolving challenges related to terrain, water supply, and environmental preservation. Recognized as Engineer of the Year by ASCE with lifetime achievement honors from the American Society of Civil Engineers.
Bob Gregory
Principal
Bob Gregory specializes in dry utility coordination for power, telecom, and gas infrastructure. With expertise in utility easements and regulatory compliance, he manages complex coordination challenges between utility providers and development projects across California's commercial and residential sectors.
John McCarthy
Principal
John McCarthy focuses on stormwater management and flood control solutions. With expertise in hydraulic analysis and drainage design, he develops comprehensive water management plans for public agencies and private developers including major transportation and infrastructure projects across California.
Mickey Capuano
Principal
Mickey Capuano specializes in construction cost estimating with expertise in resource allocation and budget management. Recognized for delivering accurate cost projections and implementing cost-effective solutions for complex construction challenges across diverse project types.
Questions
What civil engineering services do you offer?
We provide land development, stormwater management, dry utility consulting, construction support, and cost estimating services for public and private sector clients.
Which areas do you serve?
We primarily serve California with projects across Southern California including public agencies and private developers.
How experienced is your team?
Our principals have over 40 years of combined experience in civil engineering with expertise in complex land development projects.
What project types do you handle?
We work on residential developments, commercial sites, industrial parks, public infrastructure, and mixed-use communities.
How do you ensure project compliance?
We maintain regulatory compliance through detailed permitting processes, environmental assessments, and coordination with local agencies.
Can you manage large-scale projects?
Yes, our team has extensive experience managing complex projects including master-planned communities and major infrastructure developments.
