Clay Collard

Clay Collard is an experienced project manager with a strong background in quality control and project leadership across various civil engineering projects. Currently serving as a Project Manager at S. M. Wilson & Co. since April 2022, Clay previously held key positions such as Deputy PM/Quality Control Manager at Bauer Foundation Corp. and Quality Control Manager at TREVIICOS, where responsibilities included overseeing significant projects for the US Army Corps of Engineers. Clay's earlier roles include Senior Geologist at AECOM, Senior Project Manager at DW Mertzke General Contractors, and Executive Vice President at DEEP Foundations LLC, reflecting a progression from union laborer to leadership positions in the industry. Clay holds a Bachelor's degree in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.