Skender, a full-service construction firm based in Chicago, hired Andrew Lehrer as Project Executive in its growing Mission Critical group.
A distinguished engineering leader with more than 20 years of experience in critical and resilient infrastructure, Lehrer brings deep expertise in high-performance, always-on facilities, advanced laboratory environments, critical operations hubs, high-rise mixed-use and corporate headquarters projects.
Lehrer joins Skender following noteworthy leadership roles at Environmental Systems Design, Inc. (ESD) and Cannon Design, where he led large, diverse teams of engineers and oversaw complex, large-scale projects across the life sciences, high-tech, and mission-critical sectors. He created ESD’s life sciences business unit – leading the design of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and technology engineering for a series of complex, infrastructure-heavy, resilient assets.
A licensed professional engineer in Illinois and California, Lehrer has designed and implemented cutting-edge solutions for some of the industry’s most demanding environments. His expertise in liquid cooling infrastructure—essential for AI-centric data centers—positions Skender as a leader in next-generation digital facilities.
Lehrer has worked closely with Skender for more than two decades. His deep relationships within the team and shared approach to collaborative problem-solving made joining Skender a natural next step.
Lehrer is an advisor, mentor, and industry thought leader, serving as a Washington University in St. Louis MEMS advisory board member, ASHRAE member, and former executive board member of ACE Mentor Chicago. His client portfolio also includes work with the Obama Presidential Center, Chicago Public Schools, and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
