Faculty Profile for Dr. Ryan Penlerick

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Dr. Ryan Penlerick
Professor of Practice — Department of Engineering Technology
RFM 2240
phone: (512) 245-2137
Grants
Service

Biography Section

Biography and Education

 Ryan Penlerick is a Professor of Practice and Program Director for the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) Program in the Department of Engineering Technology at Texas State University. Dr. Penlerick received his Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management from Colorado State University, his Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and Ph.D. in Construction Science from Capitol Technology University.

Dr. Penlerick has over 25 years of construction and concrete industry experience, having worked for and owned multiple companies within the industry. As a construction management professional, Dr. Penlerick has extensive experience in the management of a diverse array of projects in the commercial, residential, multifamily and concrete construction sectors with a proven track record in leadership roles with a focus on quality, timeliness and cost performance.

Teaching Interests

 Construction Estimating
Construction Project Management
Constructability
Construction Contracts
Precast/prestress Concrete Systems
Construction Cost Controls
Construction Project Management

Research Interests

 Construction management education
Construction workforce development
Reducing construction waste
Construction productivity
Contractor Licensing and Certification

Selected Grants

  • Penlerick, Delwin Ryan (Principal). NPCA Foundation Expanding Education Grant, National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA) Foundation, Private / Foundation / Corporate, $50000. (Funded: August 2024 - August 2027). Grant.
  • Penlerick, Delwin Ryan (Principal). PCI Foundation Learning Laboratory Grant, Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) Foundation, Private / Foundation / Corporate, $50000. (Funded: August 2024 - August 2027). Grant.

Selected Service Activities

Member
AGC Education Committee
2024-Present
Member
Precast Concrete Manufacturers Association Education Committee
2023-Present
Member
PCI Student Education Committee
2023-Present
Undergraduate Advisor
Sigma Lambda Chi International Construction Honor Society
2023-Present
Officer
American Institute of Constructors
March 2023-Present