Siew-Chin Yeong

Yeong has 24 years of experience in civil engineering, capital project management, and development and oversight of capital programs in both the private and public sectors. Prior to joining the City of Pleasanton, she served as the Assistant Director of Public Works for the City of Oakland and in several positions with the City and County of San Francisco, including as the Director of Capital Program and Construction. During her tenure she was responsible for overseeing delivery of the City of Oakland’s $455 million and San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s $3.2 billion capital improvement programs, managed construction of a $500 million annual paving program that included replacing 13.6 miles of sewer systems, and development of storm water and facilities master plans. Yeong also oversaw capital initiatives and the development of a maintenance capital program for Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART).

In Pleasanton since March 2024, Yeong leads the City’s Public Works Department, where she oversees all operations and maintenance, utilities and environmental services, and engineering activities. Upcoming projects include completion of water, sewer, and storm system master plans, development of an Asset Management Plan, and design and construction of new wells to address PFAS, along with capital projects that advance the City’s strategic ONE Pleasanton and Climate Action plans.

Yeong has a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering and Management and a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering and Construction Management from Iowa State University.