Who is P.J. Hoerr?

As a way to provide an overview of who P.J. Hoerr and affiliated companies Summit Masonry and Benchmark Cabinets are we put together this About Us video. Enjoy!

You can also view this video at our Company Website along with our Flickr, Facebook and YouTube sites.

Max Dirker - Project Manager

Max Dirker has been an employee of P.J. Hoerr since 1998. He has successfully managed projects ranging from small renovations to larger, new construction projects. His responsibilities have included developing and monitoring schedules, subcontractor coordination, material purchasing, cost estimating, budgeting and in general, creating a satisfied client.

Education
Bachelor of Science in Construction Management
Illinois State University, Normal, IL

Certifications
ASHE / 2007 / Healthcare Construction Certificate Program

Continuing Education
FMI / 2004 / Project Manager Academy

Safety Training
OSHA / 1999 / Ten Hour Construction Safety and Health Course

Here are some of the recent projects Max was a part of:

Community Cancer Center, Normal, IL - Project Manager for this 35,000 sq ft addition to the Community Cancer Center in Normal, IL. The addition will include new space for medical oncology, radiation oncology, a conference center, waiting and exam rooms, administrative and support areas and room for future growth. 2013

Pinnacle Actuarial Resources, Inc. Office Park, Bloomington, IL - Project Manager for this one-story 22,000 sq ft building. This facility will include an interior courtyard and a below-ground workout room. A large multi-purpose room will fit 65 to 70 people, which will reduce the company’s need to go off site for staff meetings or training. 2013/2014

Calvary United Methodist Church Phase II, Normal, IL – Project Manager for this $3.6 million addition consisting of 21,000 gross sq ft, 2 story building and associated site work. 2012/2013

Corporate South H-1 Cafeteria, Bloomington, IL - Project Manager for this $3 million remodel/addition to an existing food court that added 4 new vendors. 2012
 
University of Illinois - Huff Hall, Champaign, IL - Project Manager for this $11 million 3 story addition. Project contained complex MEP’s with an intense schedule for the University of Illinois. Project earned a LEED Silver Certification. 2010/2011
 
Illinois Fire Service Institute, Champaign, IL – Project Manager for this $6.1 million, 14,200 sq ft new construction project. Project included a full-scale Emergency Operations Center and an A/V enriched conference center. Project earned a LEED Silver Certification. 2010

State Farm Bathroom Addition, Bloomington, IL - Project Manager for this $315,000 new construction addition to an existing pool area. The project had a critical end date to ensure seasonal opening. 2008

Community Cancer Center - Normal, IL

On this visit, metal roof panels were being installed as well as a concrete pour on the second floor.

LA Fitness - Bloomington, IL

Pretty much every construction trade was onsite today at this 45,000 sq ft full service fitness complex.

Pinnacle Actuarial Resources, Inc. | Office Park - Bloomington, IL

Today excavators were onsite digging the basement for this 22,000 sq ft building. This one-story building will include an interior courtyard and a below-ground workout room. A large multi-purpose room will fit 65 to 70 people, which will reduce the company’s need to go off site for staff meetings or training.

P.J. Hoerr Branch Office - Normal, IL

P.J. Hoerr's branch office recently made some cool, unique decor upgrades to their foyer and conference room. They used planks from pallets on the walls and framed some vintage and past project photos. Thought it was worth sharing on the company blog.

Central Illinois Regional Airport - Bloomington, IL

Steel erection is now underway at this addition/remodel of the baggage handling space at Central Illinois Regional Airport in Bloomington.

Project Superintendent Kyle Eaton provided
a quick overview of this project

Project getting started in early September

Graham Hospital - New Dialysis Clinic Building - Canton, IL

PAST PERFORMANCE - This 6,011 sq ft state-of-the-art dialysis clinic located on the south end of the hospital campus is now complete. The shell package of this project was contracted with Graham Hospital, who will own the building. The tenant improvement package was contracted directly with Fresenius Medical Care, who will lease the building and operate the dialysis clinic.