Paul Wilber, P.E.
Professional Engineer in Michigan #6201054533
OBJECTIVE:
I am seeking a position as an engineer, estimator, project engineer, project manager, or supervisor in the construction or manufacturing industries, where my knowledge and experience will allow me to contribute in positive and lasting ways.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science Civil Engineering
Michigan Technological University, MI
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Estimator and Structural Engineer, 10/2005 to 1/2011
PORTER CORP., Holland, MI
Engineered steel and wood park structures and pavilions to meet national and local building codes. Created structural models, sized structural elements along with connection design. Estimated custom designs, new products and kept pricing of standard structures up to date. Compared estimated values to actual values from engineering and production. Kept unit prices up to date for takeoffs.
Design Engineer, 04/2005 to 10/2005
RAM BUILDING COMPONENTS, Borculo, MI
Designed wood trusses for residential and commercial structures using Alpine software. Created layouts for installation of the trusses and resolved field problems.
Design Engineer, 10/2002 to 11/2004
SUPERIOR STEEL COMPONENTS. INC., Marne, MI
Designed light gauge metal trusses for commercial jobs. Prepared drawings for submittals, layouts, and production using Aegis and AutoCAD software.
Project Engineer, 06/2002 to 10/2002
GRAND RIVER CONSTRUCTION, Hudsonville, MI
Was responsible for all aspects of a construction management job including paperwork, schedules, cost, manpower, and problem solving. Also, did takeoffs for future jobs.
Project Engineer, 06/2001 to 12/2001
JOHN CARLO INC.
Created daily cost, progress, and scheduling reports. Planning and development to maintain an efficient and safe work site in order to complete the thirty million dollar budgeted project on time and under budget.
Field Geotechnical Engineer, 01/2001 to 06/2001
MATERIALS TESTING CONSULTANTS INC., Grand Rapids, MI
Coordinated and oversee field work activity including locating utilities, borings, schedule work, and log borings along with inspection of construction.
Project Engineer, 6/1998 to 12/1999
OWEN-AMES-KIMBALL COMPANY, Grand Rapids, MI
Processed paper work, coordinated contractors and helped the superintendents with the remodeling and addition of five elementary schools, while assisting in the supervision and construction of a new elementary school.
Inspector, Summer 1997
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Inspection and surveying of 17 miles of M-66 from Ionia to Sheridan. Completed density testing, concrete testing, and inspections.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS:
Mechanically inclined, hands on work, farming, problem solving, and a drive for continuous personal improvement. Microsoft Office products, RISA, Staad Pro, SolidWorks, and AutoCAD.
