Matthew Parkolap, SE, PE
Associate Principal
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Discipline :Structural Engineering
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Bio :Matthew is a seasoned structural and civil engineer with completed projects built across the globe spanning from Chicago to China. He is also a co-author of several publications regarding the seismic response of steel structures. At REX, Matthew manages the Structural Engineering team, mentors junior engineers, and conducts quality reviews of projects. He is the project lead on multiple structural engineering projects, engaged throughout the design process from establishing criteria and standards, developing project drawings and specifications, preparing reports, and responding to RFIs and submittals. Additionally, Matthew is hands-on, collaborating with clients, architects, contractors, and trade partners to provide coordinated, cost-effective solutions.
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Work Experience :M2 Engineering (Chicago, IL) 2019– 2022 (3 years) – Principal KDM Engineering – Chicago, IL 2019 – 2019 (1 year) – Civil/Structural Engineer Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, LLP – Chicago, IL 2010 – 2019 (9 years) – Associate
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Project Experience :Extensive project experience across the globe, including: Shanghai Baiyulan Plaza Shanghai, China Manhattan West Development New York, NY Moscone Center Expansion Project San Francisco, CA 61 W Erie Chicago, IL Tianjin CTF Finance Tower Tianjin, China Pertamina Energy Tower Jakarta, Indonesia Cleveland Clinic Weston NICI Building Weston, Florida Marvin’s Rooftop Enclosure Chicago, IL 2424 Montrose Chicago, IL 4200 Belmont Development Chicago, IL
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Professional Licenses & Accreditations :Licensed Structural Engineer (SE) Licensed Professional Engineer
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Education :Master of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign