Paul Wiedmaier
Assistant Project Manager
Paul Wiedmaier is an experienced Project Engineer with four years of experience in managing large-scale civil and renewable energy construction projects totaling more than $90 million. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, and holds the OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification. His work involves coordinating multidisciplinary teams, adhering to schedules, and ensuring safety, quality, and compliance from planning through completion.
Professional Experience
For the past three years, Paul has been with Weiss Construction/Weiss Renewables in St. Louis, Missouri. As an Assistant Project Manager, he manages and organizes Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, and design clarifications. He conducts field visits to assess progress and address on-site challenges. His responsibilities include assisting in the coordination of engineering, procurement, and construction activities to align with project schedules and budgets. He also calculates material quantities for procurement planning to avoid delays and tracks subcontractor invoices, change orders, and purchase orders to ensure they meet contract terms and project scope.
In his role as Project Engineer at the same company, Paul works with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors to help lead a $90 million civil and renewable energy project. He assists in developing Construction Work Plans with a focus on safety, sequencing, and resource planning. He created and maintained an Excel-based asset management and preventative maintenance tracker, collaborated with plant engineers to confirm equipment met specifications, and managed plant security access for employees and subcontractors in compliance with site protocols.
Project Engineer, JS Vig Construction
Before joining Weiss Construction, Paul was a Project Engineer at JS Vig Construction in Plymouth, Michigan. In this position, he worked closely with the Project Manager to plan and execute construction schedules, manage submittals and procurement, and coordinate subcontractor activities and daily field operations. He prepared and reviewed subcontracts, submittals, RFIs, and Requests for Change Orders (RFCOs) for accuracy and timely processing. He also performed quantity takeoffs and assisted both the Estimator and the CEO in preparing bids for civil and renewable energy 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. At the Ford Truck Plant, he reviewed operations and worked 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 based on equipment needs and cable volumes. He created and modified 500 wire tags per assignment in Excel, referencing electrical diagrams for accurate labeling. He also interpreted manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams to troubleshoot issues and improve system performance.
Winner of the NECA Innovation Challenge Finals
In his senior year at Wayne State University in 2021, Paul took part in the Electrical Contracting Innovation Challenge (ECIC), organized by ELECTRI International in partnership with the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA). This competition allows students to apply classroom knowledge to real-world electrical contracting scenarios by working with industry 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 both innovation and technical expertise.
His Participation in Sports
Paul played Division 1 Soccer at the University of Detroit Mercy, a private Catholic university. Earlier, 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 events. He also helps run clothes closets, organizing and distributing clothing to older women and single mothers.
On the Personal Side
He values fitness and enjoys regular workouts. His interests include playing golf, traveling, reading, and learning languages. He speaks English, Portuguese, and Spanish, and holds dual citizenship in the United States and Brazil.
Paul Wiedmaier continues to build his career in civil and renewable energy construction while contributing his skills to project success, team collaboration, and community service.
