Project Team Members

Spiros Lazaris

SPIROS A. LAZARIS, PE
GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE CONSULTANT

I am an accomplished professional with over 25 years of diverse experience in the areas of Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Program Management, and Project Management for Public Works Infrastructure Projects and Land Development. I have provided leadership and direction to senior-level engineers, consultants, and contractors. I have planned, analyzed, developed and directed all aspects of large and complex public works projects by reviewing, scheduling, and directing the scope of work; and developing design and construction documents, resource management and cost control on capital improvement projects for large municipalities. I established the goals and criteria by which public works projects are planned and designed. As Program/Project Manager, I managed all phases of highly complex projects such as the design-build Water Treatment facility, Charnock Well Field Restoration Project. I designed and conducted construction management for all geotechnical work on 24 public branch libraries and four of the largest police stations for the City of Los Angeles.

I am the founder and principal of Spiros Lazaris Engineered Solutions L.L.C. where I provide specialized consulting services for public infrastructure used for the conveyance of people, vehicles, basic energy and commerce in areas of the sub-Saharan African region. Additionally, I provide mentorship to engineering students and professionals globally.

  • CORE COMMITTEE

    • Program Director - Spiros Lazaris Educational
    • Director -  Mutombo Nkulu N’Sengha
    • Dialogue Institute
    • Bumuntu Peace Institute
    • Technical Director(s)
      • Urban Planners
      • Sustainable Infrastructure Experts
      • Water Experts

     

  • GOVERNMENTAL COMMITTEE

    • Democratic Republic of Congo Presidential Advising Delegation
    • Department of Development
    • Senator representation
    • Parliamentary representation
    • Religious Leaders

     

  • COMMUNITY COMMITTEE

    • Civil Society
    • Local Tribal Chiefs
    • Provincial representatives
    • Community at Large

     

    TECHNICAL SUPPORT COMMITTEE

    • Urban Design
    • Landscape Architect
    • Design-Build Services
    • Water and Groundwater Experts
    • Community Outreach
  • ENDORSEMENT COMMITTEE

    • The Dialogue Institute

    • The Bumuntu Peace Institute

    • Ambassador – Kanunu

    • Advisor to the President of the DR Congo – Maitre Mbuyu Luyong (Dept. of Dev.)

    • Catholic Bishop of Diocese of Province of Katanga  – Kalala Kaseba Anatole

    • Senator and Methodist Bishop - Nkulu

    • Local Chiefs (4)

      • 50 Villages per Chief

      • 5,000 people per Village

      • 250,000 people per Chief

      • Total 1,000,000 people

     

  • EDUCATION COMMITTEE

    • University of Lubumbashi
    • Feeder Schools of Katanga Province

     

  • FUNDING SOURCES COMMITTEE

    • USAID

    • World Bank

    • UN

    • African Association of Sustainable Development

    • African Development Bank Group

    • NGOs

    • Philanthropies