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, Wastewater

  • Notable 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