Derek Schmitz

Derek Schmitz currently serves as the Director of Operations at Sand Creek Construction Company since August 2024. Prior to this role, Derek held various positions at Lueder Construction Company from November 2008 to August 2024, including Vice President of Operations, Director of Operations, Senior Project Manager, and Project Manager. Earlier experience includes serving as a Project Engineer and completing an internship at Construction Services, Inc. Additionally, Derek gained valuable experience through internships at Coreslab Structures and Kiewit, along with working as a Laborer at Watkins Concrete Block. Derek holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Technologies from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and a Bachelor of Engineering in Construction Engineering from Iowa State University.