Slade Chelbian

Slade Chelbian is a highly experienced Structural Project Manager at WHKS & Co since May 2011, specializing in project scope determination, scheduling, budgeting, structural designs, construction documentation, field investigations, and quality assurance. Prior to this role, Slade served as Lead Structural Engineer at Parsons Brinckerhoff, managing significant infrastructure projects such as the DFW Connector and I-69 Evansville to Indianapolis. Earlier experience includes lead structural engineering positions at URS Corporation, focusing on movable and rail bridge projects, and as a Senior Bridge Engineer at Parsons Brinckerhoff, involved in major infrastructure projects across the US. Slade began a career as a Staff Bridge Engineer II at MACTEC, contributing to key transportation projects like the South Tri-State Pavement and Bridge Rehabilitation. Education was completed with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, specializing in Structural Engineering from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.