As a University of Pittsburgh Civil Engineering graduate, Toby found employment with a local consulting firm to begin his career. Toby spent several years as a civil engineer, managing projects directly affiliated with PWSA and became familiar with our initiatives and programs. 

By working with PWSA on several wastewater projects throughout the city, he gained an interest in the organization’s culture, which would ultimately lead him to pursue a career with the Authority. Toby saw a blueprint for a promising future within the organization and made the decision to join. 

In his new position as Senior Group Manager of Wastewater, Toby has an integral role in improving current programs to rehabilitate Pittsburgh’s wastewater infrastructure.

Toby’s focus is on improving and expanding ongoing projects that have a direct impact on our wastewater service to the public. For years, PWSA had primarily responded to issues reactively. The team has since implemented programs to become proactive in predicting problem areas and addressing these issues before significant problems arise. The Small Diameter Pipes, Large Diameter Pipes, and the Sewers Under Structures programs aim to replace identified areas of pipe that have the potential for problems in the future. These issues will help predict where challenges exist and where the team should spend resources and focus their efforts on rehabilitating those pipes before a failure occurs.

Toby recognizes that “PWSA has in the past been reactionary in addressing wastewater issues, and the goal is to become proactive.” 

Most of Toby’s time is spent identifying newer and improved methods to rehabilitate the existing system. Maintaining communication has been prioritized throughout the Covid-19 pandemic for Toby and his team. As he transitioned to the project planning side, he recognized the importance of maintaining direct communication with field teams to ensure that issues were handled efficiently. 
Toby enjoys outdoor recreational activities outside of the office, such as running, biking, and riding his motorcycle. He plans to spend his free time skiing and enjoying outdoor activities around Pittsburgh during the upcoming winter.