Brian Liesen - Project Manager

Mr. Liesen began his professional career as a project engineer for a specialized concrete contractor in Ohio and a very large general contractor in Bethesda, Maryland. Upon returning to Illinois, Brian became a project manager for a general contractor/construction manager. His duties included managing the construction of many commercial, industrial and healthcare projects from pre-planning to final closeout. In addition, his duties also included cost estimating and training young project managers. His career then progressed by acting as a Facilities Engineer for a Midwestern Fortune 500 company. In this capacity, Brian developed budgets and schedules and then oversaw the construction of major facilities in the United States and in Panama. 

Mr. Liesen joined P.J. Hoerr in 2014 and has since proven himself to be one of P.J. Hoerr’s top construction managers with a great attitude and extensive construction
knowledge.

Education 
Bachelor of Science in Construction Management
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville,
Edwardsville, Illinois 1998

Certifications 
OSHA Ten-Hour Construction Safety Course
ASHE Healthcare Certification 

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

Lumber Yard Suppliers Headquarters, East Peoria, IL – Project Manager responsible for the construction of this 45,000 sf, $4.5 million office, showroom and warehouse. P.J. Hoerr acted as Construction Manager on this project. 2014 

Bethel Lutheran Church, Morton, IL – Project Manager responsible for the construction of this 28,300 sf, $8 million church that will connect to an existing Lutheran grade school. P.J. Hoerr performed this work on a design/build basis and aided the Owner in planning, designing and budgeting the project. 2015 

Caterpillar Inc. Panama Demonstration Learning Center, Panama City, Panama – Performed construction oversight on the construction of a grandstand and customer center. This $9 million project includes offices, classrooms, kitchen/cafeteria, exhibit space and an outdoor grandstand. This project provides Caterpillar the ability to showcase their product to current and potential customers in Central and South America. 2014 

Spring Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, Springfield, IL - Project Manager for this $60 million, two-phase project that replaces the existing wastewater plant. Project includes new headworks, sludge tanks, disinfection building and office building. The new plant is able to treat 32 million gallons per day. 2009 –2011 

Caterpillar Inc. Storm Shelters - Project Manager for the construction of precast concrete storm shelters in Illinois, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Missouri. This $2 million project serves the safety needs of employees at multiple plants by providing FEMA rated shelter. 2008 – 2009 

Caterpillar Inc. Building AC Industrial Design – Mossville, IL – Project Manager for this $7 million renovation to transform industrial space into offices, woodworking shop and high-definition 3D theater. 2008 

East Peoria Wastewater Treatment Plant Return Sludge Pump Stations, East Peoria, IL – Project Manager for this $1 million upgrade to the existing waste water plant including new pumps, piping, and valves. 2007 - 2008

Caterpillar Inc. Building AC Addition and Renovation, Mossville, IL - Project Manager for this $45 million renovation to transform former industrial space into offices, conference rooms and labs. 2006 - 2007