Paul Wiedmaier
Assistant Project Manager
Paul Wiedmaier is a dedicated Project Engineer with four years of experience managing large-scale civil and renewable energy construction projects valued at over $90 million. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, and has earned the OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification. His work focuses on coordinating multidisciplinary teams, maintaining schedules, and ensuring safety, quality, and compliance for successful project completion.
Professional Experience
For the past three years, Paul has worked with Weiss Construction/Weiss Renewables in St. Louis, Missouri. In his role as Assistant Project Manager, his duties include maintaining and organizing Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, and design clarifications. He conducts field visits to verify progress and address site-specific challenges. His responsibilities also involve assisting with engineering, procurement, and construction coordination to ensure alignment with project schedules and budgets. He calculates material quantities for procurement planning to reduce delays and tracks subcontractor invoices, change orders, and purchase orders to confirm compliance with contract terms and project scopes.
In addition, he serves as a Project Engineer at the same company. In this role, he coordinates with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors to support and lead a $90 million civil and renewable energy project. His responsibilities include assisting in the creation of Construction Work Plans with a focus on safety, sequencing, and resource planning. Paul developed and managed an Excel-based asset management and preventative maintenance tracker, collaborated with plant engineers to ensure equipment met specifications, and oversaw plant security access for employees and subcontractors in compliance with site requirements.
Project Engineer, JS Vig Construction
Before his time at Weiss Construction, Paul worked as a Project Engineer at JS Vig Construction in Plymouth, Michigan. His responsibilities included supporting the Project Manager in planning and implementing construction schedules, managing submittals and procurement, and coordinating subcontractor activities and daily field operations. He prepared and reviewed subcontracts, submittals, RFIs, and Requests for Change Orders (RFCOs) for accuracy and timeliness. He also performed quantity takeoffs and assisted the Estimator and CEO in preparing bids for civil and renewable projects ranging from $500,000 to $20 million.
Field Engineer Intern, Motor City Electric
Paul completed a three-month internship as a Field Engineer at Motor City Electric in Dearborn, Michigan. Working at the Ford Truck Plant, he reviewed operations and collaborated with technical and administrative teams to resolve production issues. Using CAD tools such as NX12, Autodesk, Bluebeam, and Revit, he designed and laid out cable tray systems, determining orientation, lengths, and sizes based on requirements. He created and updated 500 wire tags per assignment in Excel, referencing electrical diagrams for accuracy, and interpreted manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams to troubleshoot issues and improve performance.
Winner of the NECA Innovation Challenge Finals
In his senior year at Wayne State University in 2021, Paul participated in the Electrical Contracting Innovation Challenge (ECIC), hosted by ELECTRI International in partnership with the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA). This competition allows students to apply academic knowledge to real-world electrical contracting projects, working with professionals to design solutions, prepare bids, and enhance their professional skills.
That year, Wayne State University won the competition for the first time. He was one of six seniors from the Construction Management program representing a 26-member team in the finals in Nashville. The project involved designing an electrical system for a proposed residence hall, requiring creativity and technical expertise.
His Participation in Sports
He played Division 1 Soccer at the University of Detroit Mercy, a private Catholic institution. Before that, he attended Detroit Catholic Central High School, where he played soccer and football from 2011 to 2015.
Paul’s Volunteer Work
Paul volunteers at Holy Family Parish in Novi, Michigan. His service includes preparing and serving fried fish dinners during Lent for community fundraising. He also helps run clothes closets, which collect, organize, and distribute clothing to older women and single mothers.
On the Personal Side
He values personal fitness and enjoys working out. His interests include playing golf, traveling, reading, and learning languages. He speaks English, Portuguese, and Spanish, and holds dual citizenship with the United States and Brazil.
Paul Wiedmaier’s career reflects his ability to manage complex projects, collaborate with teams, and serve his community, while continuing to develop his skills in the civil and renewable energy construction industry.
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