Ware Malcomb is based at Edison Properties’ Ironside Newark building at 110 Edison Place in Newark. — Courtesy: Edison Properties
By Joshua Burd
Design firm Ware Malcomb has announced a promotion for the leader of its civil engineering practice in the Northeast.
Ed Wilkes, who is based in the firm’s Newark, is now a director after joining the company in 2019. He will continue to lead the growth and management of civil engineering services for the Northeast market, a role he has held since his arrival as a manager.
“We are proud to promote Ed to director,” said Chris Strawn, principal at Ware Malcomb. “He’s a clear leader and mentor in the Northeast region. He’s created an awareness of our civil engineering capabilities in the market and established a strong client base. We look forward to his continued growth.”
Wilkes joined Ware Malcomb in September 2019 to launch the firm’s civil engineering practice in the Northeast, according to a news release. With strong experience in the civil engineering and land development fields, his expertise includes site feasibility studies, conceptual planning and site layout, grading and drainage design, hydraulic and hydrologic modeling, erosion and sediment control design, utility design, regulatory permitting, and construction oversight.
He has also served as an expert and appeared on behalf of clients before planning and zoning boards, as well as regulatory agencies, throughout the Northeast U.S. region.
“Partnering with Ed on new business opportunities has strengthened our entire Northeast team,” said Edward Mayer II, a principal at Ware Malcomb. “Combining our region’s architectural and civil engineering expertise on numerous projects has helped us provide our clients with seamless, integrated services.”
Wilkes holds a bachelor’s in civil engineering from The College of New Jersey and an MBA from Rutgers University. He is a licensed professional engineer and a member of NAIOP, while currently serving on the board of directors for the American Society of Civil Engineers’ New Jersey section and as a branch director for Central Jersey.
Ware Malcomb announces new civil engineering manager in Newark office
