About GEC

2801 S. 35th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
602.393.4800 v
602.393.4801 f
info@gecaz.com
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W. Rickey Kurtz, P.E.

Project Manager

B.S. in Civil Engineering, University of Nevada, Reno, 1992

Mr. Kurtz has a diverse background in construction materials testing, special inspection, and civil design.  His experience encompasses the full spectrum of the field observations, monitoring, and testing; special inspections and testing; laboratory testing; and civil design early in his career progressing to managing materials field and laboratory services, and project management.  He has provided materials engineering expertise on numerous projects in the West and Southwest.  He has provided engineer of record services on numerous projects in Arizona.  Mr. Kurtz is well versed in all aspects of construction observation and materials testing. 

Experience:

  • Construction Observation
  • Field Sampling and Testing
  • Asphalt and Concrete Core Sampling
  • Compaction Testing
  • Footing Inspections
  • Building Pad Certifications
  • Special Inspections
  • Structural Steel and Fireproofing
  • Materials Testing
  • Materials Laboratory: Soil Mechanics, Soils/Aggregates, Asphalt Concrete, Concrete, Grout, Mortar