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.
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
Research Interests
Featured 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.
Featured scholarly/creative works
- Penlerick, D. R., & Capano, C. D. (2024). Quantifying Faculty Impact on Graduate Readiness: Developing and Applying the Construction Faculty Qualifications (CFQ) Score in Construction Management Education. The Professional Constructor, 29(2), 42–57. Retrieved from https://aic-builds.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/AIC_Journal_Fall2024.pdf
- Penlerick, D. R., & Capano, C. D. (2024). Effect of Construction Management Instructors’ Degree and Industry Experience on Construction Management Graduate Job Readiness. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 20(4), 523–543. https://doi.org/10.1080/15578771.2024.2404021
- Penlerick, D. R. (2025, July). Shaping Precast Concrete’s Future Through Education.
- Penlerick, D. R. (2025, June). Texas State University CIM Students Gain Industry Insights at Conferences.
- Penlerick, D. R. (2025, January). Building Connections: Engaging with Students in the CIM Program.
Featured awards
- Award / Honor Recipient: Student Success Champion, Texas State University - College of Science and Engineering. December 5, 2025 - Present
- Award / Honor Recipient: IJCER Best Paper Award, International Journal of Construction Education and Research. April 2025
Featured service activities
- Member
AGC Education Committee
- Member
Precast Concrete Manufacturers Association Education Committee
- Member
PCI Student Education Committee
- Undergraduate Advisor
Sigma Lambda Chi International Construction Honor Society
- Officer
American Institute of Constructors
- Member
Associated General Contractors