Jeff Markle, P.E., DBIA, ENV SP

• Years of Heavy Infrastructure Experience: 19+ 

• Welcomed to SEMA: 2017 

• Education: Culver Military Academy, Culver, IN (2000); B.S., Civil/Structural Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY (2005) 

• Certifications/Licenses: Professional Engineer (PE); Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) Certified Professional; Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) 

• Professional Affiliations: The Beavers; American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA) Committee 15 

• Charity/Volunteer Work: American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA); Denver Polo Club High School Coach 

"Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships." – Michael Jordan

As Vice President, Rocky Mountain District and National Alternate Delivery Expert, Jeff Markle plays a key leadership role in preconstruction, operations, and alternative delivery methodologies. Reporting to Mark Brooks, Senior Vice President, Rocky Mountain District, he oversees preconstruction efforts across multiple contracting methodologies while directly managing SEMA’s Structures Division. In this role, Carson T. Carney, Vice President, Structures and Engineering, reports to him, ensuring seamless execution of structural engineering and construction.

Jeff leads SEMA’s Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) program, overseeing its execution locally and nationally. As a recognized national expert in innovative contracting, he guides CM/GC projects from inception to completion, ensuring efficiency, cost control, and risk mitigation. He works closely with owners, stakeholders, and project teams to align goals and optimize delivery strategies.

With over $2 billion in CM/GC projects completed, Jeff’s expertise in Progressive Design-Build (PDB) and collaborative contracting has positioned SEMA as an industry leader in alternative delivery strategies. He is frequently deployed to SEMA’s largest and most complex CM/GC projects nationwide, providing strategic leadership in procurement, stakeholder collaboration, and contract execution.

Jeff ensures every project aligns with The Project and The People - safely, sustainably, with high quality, and profitably. Guided by core values Hungry, Humble, Tough, and Smart, he fosters collaboration, trust, and value-driven solutions, making SEMA the best partner in the industry - "SEMA, More to Look Forward To."

Jeff is a devoted husband and father, sharing a passion for horses and polo with his wife and two daughters. An avid traveler, he loves seeking new adventures. Each year, he upholds a Labor Day weekend tradition—four nights of Phish at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, an experience he shares with his wife and friends.