Jennifer Gerlach, PE, Partner/project Advocate
913-201-8592
jennifer@project-advocates.com
QUICK FACTS
Education: B.S. Architectural Engineering, Kansas State University; MBA, University of Texas at Dallas
Experience: 17+ Years, Project Management, Mechanical Design, MEP Preconstruction
Licenses: Professional Engineer - Mechanical, Kansas/Missouri/Texas
Project Profiles: Commercial Real Estate, Redevelopment, Healthcare, Senior Living, Multifamily, Education, Hospitality,
Community Centers, Libraries, Public Safety, Industrial, Public Infrastructure, WastewaterNotable Projects: Young Women on the Move, Community Housing of Wyandotte County, City of Olathe Fire Stations 51, 52 & 59, Olathe Animal Shelter, City of Shawnee Fire Stations 71 & 73, Alphapointe Renovations, Rightfully Sewn, City of Independence Justice Complex, City of Independence Fire Stations 5, 8 & 11, City of Olathe Downtown Library, Belleview Multi-Family, Liberty Logistics Industrial, Shawnee Visitor’s Center
Career History
Jennifer’s experience has crossed multiple facets of the A/E/C industry during her career. She began her career in mechanical design and project management in the Dallas area, then moved to the construction side in MEP Preconstruction with a large national general contractor. Prior to joining Project Advocates, Jennifer worked as Director of Design & Construction for a local development firm, managing a full portfolio of new and redevelopment projects across the Kansas City metro. She is also very active in a variety of industry, community groups, and boards including the DBIA Mid America Region Board of Directors, Commercial Real Estate Women KC, and the Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park.
Community Involvement
Design Build Institute of America Region - Board of Directors
Commercial Real Estate Women Kansas City Chapter
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating & Air-Conditioning Engineers
National Association of Women in Construction
Leadership Overland Park - Overland Park Chamber of Commerce
Friends of the Arboretum Advisory Board
KSU Wabash CannonBall Scholarship Selection Committee
HopeBUILDERS Community Volunteer
Growing Futures Early Education Center Volunteer
Salvation Army Holiday Assistance Volunteer
Christmas Families & Red Bags Volunteer
Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary Volunteer