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Paul McIlheran
raSmith, a multi-disciplined civil and structural engineering and surveying firm, has announced the promotion of Paul McIlheran to assistant director of site design services. Previously a senior project manager, McIlheran brings nearly three decades of site planning and design expertise to his new role.
In his new position, McIlheran will work with David Mortensen, director of site design services, to lead the division’s 38 employees. His responsibilities will include business development, project management, standardization, and employee development. In addition to his role as assistant director, McIlheran will also continue to serve both existing and new clients.
“Paul contributes a unique skill set to the site design services division,” said Mortensen. “He is a very talented engineer who has built lasting client relationships. Paul demonstrates his ability to listen to clients by taking the time to understand their style and preferences, responding quickly to project challenges, and focusing on delivering a quality design that is well thought-out and aligns with their needs. I am looking forward to working closely with Paul as we continue to grow raSmith’s local and national presence and forge solid working relationships with developers, architects, general contractors, and owners in all market sectors. Paul’s strategic mindset will be an asset to the site design services division.”
McIlheran has designed and managed many large-scale projects at raSmith including multiple commercial and residential sites at Pabst Farms, the mixed-use development at Olympia Fields (both of these in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin), and multiple Woodman’s sites in Wisconsin and Illinois. He has given several presentations on topics that include decoding site design and entitlements, stormwater infiltration, low-impact development, and more.
McIlheran holds bachelor’s degrees in civil engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and industrial engineering from Marquette University. He is a licensed professional engineer in Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Virginia, Tennessee, and Colorado.