VALERIE K. GILLESPIE, PE CME

President / Chief Engineer

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

 Ms. Gillespie has more than 21 years experience in the structural engineering field. Her responsibilities with Gillespie Engineering Inc. include business management, project management, marketing, and professional engineering design.

Ms. Gillespie’s technical expertise include:

• Concrete, Steel, Masonry, and Timber design.

• Code interpretation and application of the criteria.

• Design of building structures for gravity, wind, and seismic loads.

•  Extensive knowledge of pharmaceutical building requirements including floor systems for vibration sensitivity of humans, animals, and laboratory equipment.

• Author of computer programs for structural engineering design.

•  Computer modeling for analysis using STAAD Pro, RAM Analysis, Enercalc, and PCA programs.

•  Efficient production of contract documents and construction administration services.

 PRIOR PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

T&M Associates, Middletown  New Jersey                              2001 to 2003

Project Manager / Supervising Engineer          

Responsible for the supervision and management of structural engineering in the Building Design Services Division.  Project Manager, responsible for authoring contract with clients, estimating and maintaining project budgets, scheduling, and communication with the client’s representative.  Group Leader, responsible for estimating and maintaining manpower, providing quality control, and supervising all production of structural engineering contract documents and construction phase services.

CUH2A, INC., Princeton  New Jersey                                          1985 to 2001

Senior Project Engineer / Associate         

Responsible for the design, management, and supervision of the Structural Engineering design teams for large commercial buildings and R&D facilities. Team Leader, responsible for estimating budgets, scheduling, manpower, coordination with other disciplines, integration of systems, production of contract documents, and construction phase services.

  EDUCATION

 The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Architectural Engineering, May 1985

Structural Engineering Emphasis, 5 year ABET Accredited Program

 PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS & AFFILIATIONS

• Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of New Jersey

• National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)

• Professional Engineers in Private Practice (PEPP)

• American Institute of Architects (AIA) of New Jersey

• American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)

• American Concrete Institute (ACI)  

• Chambers of Commerce; Point Pleasant Beach, Eastern Monmouth Area, Southern Monmouth.

• LeTip International - Wall Chapter

• Better Business Bureau Member