Connor Gibbs
Civil Engineering · University of Kansas
About
Rising senior at the University of Kansas School of Engineering, studying civil engineering with a 4.0 GPA and School of Engineering Dean's List honors. Currently interning at Turner Construction Company, with prior project engineering experience at Alberici Constructors and transportation design experience at TREKK Design Group.
A SELF Fellow, Tau Beta Pi member, and student representative on the KU School of Engineering Financial Advisory Committee. Co-led logistics for a statewide high school engineering competition welcoming 476 students and distributing $12,000 in scholarships. Completed a study abroad program in Slovenia through the SELF Program.
Focused on construction management and structural engineering. Always open to connecting with fellow engineers, industry professionals, and recruiters.
Construction Management Structural Engineering Transportation Design Project Engineering Procore AutoCAD & Revit HEC-RAS OSHA 10-Hour Certified
Education
~ University of Kansas · Lawrence, KS
B.S. Civil Engineering · Expected May 2027
GPA 4.0 / 4.0 · School of Engineering Dean's List
Self Engineering Leadership Fellows (SELF) Program
SELF Study Abroad · Ljubljana, Slovenia · May 2024
~ Lee's Summit High School · Lee's Summit, MO
High School Diploma · 2019 – 2023
Weighted GPA 4.52 / 4.0
Experience
Turner Construction Company
Intern · Summer 2026
- Joining one of the largest construction management firms in the United States to gain hands-on experience in large-scale commercial project delivery.
- Applying project engineering and leadership skills developed through two prior internships to real-world construction challenges.
Alberici Constructors · Leonard Masonry Division
Project Engineer Intern · May – Aug 2025 · St. Louis, MO
- Provided project management support across healthcare, multi-family residential, education, retail, government, and specialty construction markets — individual project values up to $3M.
- Directed procurement of building materials through suppliers totaling $400,000.
- Coordinated scheduling and project activities through regular meetings with clients, vendors, and foremen.
- Performed detailed cost allocation to support budget and profit analysis across multiple concurrent projects.
- Resolved issues in labor planning, supply chain management, and technical construction problem-solving.
TREKK Design Group · Kansas City Transportation Team
Intern · May – Aug 2024 · Kansas City, MO
- Performed drainage design and analysis for transportation infrastructure projects across Kansas and Missouri.
- Contributed to the MoDOT I-70 Expansion NEPA Reevaluation and KDOT K-177 hydrology and hydraulics studies.
- Assisted with a traffic study of Holliday Drive for the Unified Government of Wyandotte County / Kansas City, KS.
- Gained rapid proficiency in OpenRoads Designer, HY-8, and HEC-RAS; participated in construction engineering and inspection site visits.
Activities & Leadership
SELF Fellow · Self Engineering Leadership Fellows
Jun 2023 – Present
Selective, competitive engineering leadership development program within the KU School of Engineering. Served as logistics team lead for the KU High School Design Competition, hosting 476 students and awarding $12,000 in scholarships. Completed the SELF Study Abroad program in Slovenia (May 2024).
Financial Advisory Committee Member · KU School of Engineering
Aug 2025 – Present
Student representative on the School of Engineering Financial Advisory Committee, contributing student perspectives to financial planning and resource allocation decisions at the school level.
Team Member · KU Steel Bridge Team
Aug 2025 – Present
Design and fabricate a steel bridge (~20 ft) annually to compete at the ASCE Symposium. Focused on truss and stringer system design and hands-on fabrication from concept to competition.
Member · American Society of Civil Engineers
Aug 2023 – Present
Active member of the KU student chapter, participating in professional development, technical events, and regional engineering competitions.
Student Leader · Salt Company Campus Ministry
Apr 2025 – Present
Elected student leader within one of the largest campus ministries at the University of Kansas.
Member · Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society
Sep 2025 – Present
Initiated into the nation's oldest engineering honor society, recognizing exceptional academic achievement and integrity in the engineering profession.
Updates
Contact
Email connorbgibbs@gmail.com
LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/connorbgibbs23
Location Kansas City, MO
Status Open to connecting