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Derek Schmitz

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Director of Operations at Sand Creek Construction Company
📍 Wahoo, Nebraska, United States

Derek Schmitz is the Vice President of Operations at Lueder Construction Company, where he has worked for over two decades. With a degree in Construction Engineering from Iowa State University, he focuses on building strong teams to deliver operational excellence and ensure client satisfaction across all projects.

He shows an interest in local community and business development through his engagement with the Greater Omaha Chamber. Derek also follows thought leadership and new ideas, as indicated by his interest in TED Conferences.

Derek was recognized as one of the Midlands Business Journals "40 Under 40" award winners.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Director of Operations
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Wahoo, Nebraska, United States
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Construction Operations
As VP of Operations with over 20 years at the same company, he has deep expertise in managing construction projects from start to finish.
Workplace Safety
He has shared information regarding on-the-job safety, specifically highlighting the long-term risks of respiratory damage found in OSHA reports.
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Career

Work history

8-2024
Director of Operations
Sand Creek Construction Company
5-2019 - 8-2024
Vice President of Operations
Lueder Construction Company
6-2018 - 5-2019
Director Of Operations
Lueder Construction Company
4-2016 - 5-2018
Senior Project Manager
Lueder Construction Company
11-2008 - 4-2016
Project Manager
Lueder Construction Company
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Education
2003 - 2006
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
University of Nebraska at Omaha
2002 - 2003
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.)
Iowa State University
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