Paul Wiedmaier is a self-driven, detail-focused Project Engineer with four years of experience managing large-scale civil and renewable energy construction projects with a total value exceeding $90 million. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, and holds an OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification. His expertise includes coordinating multidisciplinary teams, keeping projects on schedule, and ensuring quality, safety, and compliance to support successful project execution.
Professional Experience
For the past three years, Paul has worked for Weiss Construction/Weiss Renewables in St. Louis, Missouri. In his role as an Assistant Project Manager, his responsibilities include organizing and maintaining Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, and design clarifications. He participates in site visits and provides construction oversight to verify progress and address on-site issues. His role also involves assisting in coordinating engineering, procurement, and construction activities to align with project schedules and budgets. Additionally, he calculates bulk material quantities for procurement planning to minimize field delays and tracks subcontractor invoices, change orders, and purchase orders to ensure compliance with contract terms and approved project scopes.
In addition to his Assistant Project Manager duties, Paul serves as a Project Engineer for Weiss Construction. In this role, he coordinates with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors on a $90 million civil and renewable energy project. His work ensures smooth communication and effective problem-solving. He has supported the development of Construction Work Plans, focusing on safety, sequencing, and resource allocation. He created and maintained an Excel-based asset management and preventative maintenance tracker, worked with plant engineers to confirm equipment met project specifications, and managed plant security access for both employees and subcontractors in compliance with site protocols.
Project Engineer, JS Vig Construction
Before joining Weiss Construction, he worked as a Project Engineer for JS Vig Construction in Plymouth, Michigan. There, he collaborated with the Project Manager to plan and manage construction schedules, handle submittals and procurement, and coordinate subcontractor activities and day-to-day field operations. He prepared and reviewed subcontracts, submittals, RFIs, and Requests for Change Orders (RFCOs) to ensure accurate documentation and timely responses. His duties also included performing quantity takeoffs and assisting both the Estimator and the CEO in preparing competitive bids for civil and renewable energy projects ranging from $500,000 to $20 million.
Field Engineer Intern, Motor City Electric
Paul also completed a three-month Field Engineer Internship with Motor City Electric in Dearborn, Michigan. During this time, he worked at the Ford Truck Plant, reviewing operations and collaborating with technical and administrative teams to address production challenges. 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 equipment requirements and cable capacities. He created and modified 500 wire tags per assignment in Excel, referencing electrical diagrams for accurate labeling and documentation. He also interpreted manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams to troubleshoot equipment issues and improve system performance in cooperation with engineering teams at the plant.
Winner of the NECA Innovation Challenge Finals
While at Wayne State University in his senior year in 2021, he participated in the Electrical Contracting Innovation Challenge (ECIC), an annual design-build competition hosted by ELECTRI International in partnership with the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA). The event allows students in construction management to apply classroom learning to real-world electrical contracting situations. Participants work with NECA professionals to design solutions, prepare bids, and refine their professional skills, culminating in a live presentation before industry leaders.
In 2021, Wayne State University won the competition for the first time in its history. He was among six seniors from the College of Engineering’s Construction Management program who represented the 26-member team in the finals held in Nashville. The team’s challenge involved designing an electrical system for a proposed residence hall, a project that required both creativity and technical precision.
His Participation in Sports
Paul has a strong sports background, having played Division 1 Soccer at the University of Detroit Mercy, a private Catholic university. Earlier, as a student at Detroit Catholic Central High School, he played both soccer and football from 2011 to 2015.
Paul’s Volunteer Work
Outside of his professional and academic pursuits, Paul volunteers at Holy Family Parish in Novi, Michigan. His work includes preparing and serving fried fish dinners during Lent as part of community fundraising. He also manages clothes closets, a program that collects, organizes, and distributes clothing to older women and single mothers in need.
On the Personal Side
Paul is committed to personal health and enjoys working out regularly. His hobbies include golf, traveling, reading, and language learning. He speaks English, Portuguese, and Spanish, and holds dual citizenship in the United States and Brazil.
Paul Wiedmaier’s career reflects a consistent commitment to project excellence, team collaboration, and community service. His combination of technical skills, hands-on project experience, and dedication to continuous improvement positions him as a capable and reliable professional in civil and renewable energy construction.
