Project Manager Structural Engineer

Gerald (Jerry) Simmet, P.E.

Phone: 920-***-**** Email: *****.******@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Professional Engineer and Project Manager with 50+ years of experience in the design and construction of building and bridge projects around the world. Skilled in site planning, redevelopment, cost estimates, and time management. Proven ability to build, strengthen, and maintain effective managerial relationships to develop and execute progressive strategies.

SKILLS

Cost analysis

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

OSHA safety guidelines

Team collaboration

Job site coordination

WORK EXPERIENCE

Senior Civil Project Manager

Brander Engineering Inc. Green Bay, WI 09/2024 – present

Project management of a 6 million concrete paving project in Muskogee, OK

Senior Structural Engineer

All Lift Solutions Inc. Manasha, WI 07/2023 – 11/2023

Design of overhead bridge cranes up to 100’ spans and 50 ton capacity for manufacture.

Utility Estimator

Vinton Construction Co., Appleton, WI 02/2018 – 01/2023

Researched and provided quantity bid estimates through construction project completion for water, storm, and sanitary sewer options

Senior Structural Engineer

Bill Lorrigan Construction Co., Reedsville, WI 04/2015 – 11/2017

Responsible for the structural design of new and existing commercial, industrial, and agricultural facilities using custom designed steel and wood framed structures

Senior Structural Engineer

Georgia Pacific Co., Green Bay, WI 03/2014 – 03/2015

Coordinated plant changeover for the retrofitting of roof and floor systems to accommodate new process equipment

Senior Staff Civil Engineer / Project Manager

Kohler Company, Kohler, WI 03/1991 – 10/2013

Responsible for the building and site design of large international plant and infrastructure building construction, including Greenfield searches

Researched and presented preliminary and final construction budgets for operational manufacturing groups (brass, cast iron, vitreous, generator, and engine plants)

Seasoned traveler to oversee projects in China, India, Mexico, Europe, and USA

Project Manager

E.E. Gillen & Co., Milwaukee, WI 06/1990 – 03/1991

Managed the construction of marine facilities on Lake Michigan ports, inland lakes, and rivers in the Milwaukee area.

Project Engineer/Manager

McMullen & Pitz Construction Co., Manitowoc, WI 09/2087 – 06/1990

Designed and oversaw the construction of marine facilities on Lake Michigan ports, inland lakes, rivers, and bridge construction for the State of Wisconsin – Division of Highways – Green Bay District.

Senior Structural Engineer

Robert E. Lee & Associates, Green Bay, WI 11/2086 – 09/1987

Designed Sanitary Engineering Structures and State of Wisconsin Div. of Highways Bridge Structures.

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ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Project Manager

McMullen & Pitz Construction Co., Manitowoc, WI

Chief Bridge / Structural Engineer

Robert E. Lee & Associates, Green Bay, WI

Manager of Technical Services

Manitowoc Engineering Crane Co., Manitowoc, WI

Chief Bridge Engineer / Structural Design Manager

Donahue & Associates, Sheboygan, WI

Civil Engineer IV – Bridge Design Section

State of Wisconsin – Department of Transportation, Madison, WI

Civil Structural Engineer

Warzyn Engineering Co., Madison, WI

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Licensed Professional Engineer, State of Wisconsin – 1972 to 2018

University of Wisconsin - Platteville

Bachelors of Science – Civil Engineering

University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee and Madison

30 credits earned toward a Masters in Civil Engineering

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