Joshua Gerlach
About Joshua Gerlach
Joshua Gerlach serves as the Director of Production Planning at Schuff Steel, bringing extensive experience in earned value management and project management. He previously held the position of Manager of Project Controls at Gemma Power Systems and has a strong educational background in Mechanical Engineering Technology and Business Administration.
Work at Schuff Steel
Joshua Gerlach has served as the Director of Production Planning at Schuff Steel since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing production planning processes and ensuring that projects are executed efficiently. His expertise in project management allows him to integrate various aspects of production, including scope, schedule, and cost. Gerlach's focus on optimizing production workflows contributes to the company's operational effectiveness.
Previous Experience at Gemma Power Systems
Prior to his role at Schuff Steel, Joshua Gerlach worked at Gemma Power Systems as the Manager of Project Controls from 2011 to 2020. During his nine years there, he gained extensive experience in project management techniques, particularly in earned value management. His responsibilities included monitoring project performance and ensuring that projects stayed within budget and on schedule.
Internship at C&S Engineers, Inc.
Joshua Gerlach began his professional career as a Construction Management Intern at C&S Engineers, Inc. from 2010 to 2011. This one-year internship provided him with foundational experience in construction management, allowing him to apply his academic knowledge in a practical setting. The skills he developed during this time contributed to his later roles in project management.
Education and Expertise
Joshua Gerlach studied at SUNY College of Technology at Canton, where he earned an Associate of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology from 2007 to 2009. He continued his education at the same institution, achieving a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Management from 2007 to 2011. His educational background equips him with a solid understanding of both technical and managerial aspects of project planning.
Skills in Project Management Tools
Joshua Gerlach is proficient in using Power BI and Primavera P6, which are essential tools for project management. His skills in these software applications enable him to effectively manage project data, analyze performance metrics, and predict project time and cost outcomes. This proficiency supports his role in production planning and enhances project execution.