Construction Management
School of Construction & Design Technologies
Lifelong Education Center, Rm. C156 · (570) 327-4518
Faculty
- Dennis R. Dorward, Associate Professor, Building Construction Management
- Wayne R. Sheppard, Assistant Professor, Building Construction Management
Dennis R. Dorward, Associate Professor, Building Construction Management
- LEC, Rm. A265
- (570) 320-2400, ext. 7058
- ddorward@pct.edu
Education:
- Ph.D., Technology Management, Specialization in Construction Management, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN. Research interest is in the area of Quality Assurance and Quality Control.
- M.S., Education, Major in Vocational-Technical Education, State University of New York, Oswego, NY
- M.S., Business Management, Specialization in Management Science, State University of New York Institute of Technology, Utica/Rome, NY
- B.S., Construction Management, Utica College of Syracuse University, Utica, NY
- A.A.S., Construction Engineering Technology, State University of New York at Alfred, Alfred, NY
Academic Experience:
- 1998-Present: Associate Professor, School of Construction & Design Technologies, Pennsylvania College of Technology
Work Experience
- 1990-1998: General Contractor / Construction Manager, Central New York area. Management and erection of various commercial and residential projects
- 1988-1990: Project Superintendent. Managed commercial construction projects including retail, medical, and educational facilities
- 1987-1988: Project Engineer. Worked with project managers, field supervisors and company president performing estimating, planning and scheduling duties
- 1982-1985: Sergeant, U.S. Army: Served as a topographic survey Company Section Chief and Squad Leader. Supervised personnel, vehicles and equipment. Duties included research, organization and editing of topographic survey projects
- 1976-1982: Carpenter/Foreman. Residential and light commercial construction
Professional Organizations:
- Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE)
- Associated Schools of Construction (ASC)
- Project Management Institute (PMI)
- Construction Management Association of America (CMAA)
Activities & Committees:
- Construction Management Program Accreditation Coordinator
- Chair, Penn College Curriculum Committee
- Past Member, Penn College Academic Standards and Issues Committee
- Past Chair, Muncy Boy Scout Troup 25
- Past Chair, Muncy Historic Commission
Awards & Certifications:
- American Institute of Constructors Associate Constructor (AC)
- Green Advantage Environmental Certification – Residential
- OSHA Construction Outreach Trainer, OSHA Training Institute
- OSHA Master Trainer
- MOS Microsoft Excel 2003
- Master Residential Carpenter Certification, Associated General Contractors
- Distinguished Graduate, Basic Geodetic Survey, U.S. Army Defense Mapping School, Fort Belvoir, VA
Wayne R. Sheppard, Instructor, Building Construction Management
- LEC, Rm. A207
- (570) 320-2400, ext. 7439
- wsheppar@pct.edu
Education:
- Coursework in Adult Education, Penn State University, 2006-2007
- M.B.A., Bloomsburg University, 2002
- B.S., Construction Management, Pennsylvania College of Technology, 1997
- A.A.S., Construction Technology, Pennsylvania College of Technology, 1996
Academic Experience:
- 2005-Present: Assistant Professor, Construction Management, School of Construction & Design Technologies, Pennsylvania College of Technology
- 2002-2005: Instructor, School of Construction & Design Technologies, Pennsylvania College of Technology
- 1997-2000: Adjunct Instructor, School of Construction & Design Technologies, Pennsylvania College of Technology
Work Experience
- Construction Manager/Estimator: Design-Build and General Construction firm specializing in commercial, industrial and institutional building projects
- Property Manager and Maintenance: small subsidized living community
- Carpenter/Mason, Full service residential home building and remodeling company
- Facility Carpenter/Maintenance. Large townhouse community
- Protocol NCO. United States Army, Headquarters for Military District of Washington, Ceremonies and Special Events. Managed protocol and ceremonial issues for ceremonies around Washington DC to include Presidential Inaugurations, dignitary visits, parades and funerals
- Infantryman/Presidential Escort, United States Army, 3rd Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)
Professional Organizations and Affiliations:
- Construction Specifications Institute, Northcentral Pennsylvania Chapter (CSI)
- Associated Builders and Contractors of America (ABC)
- Associated Schools of Construction (ASC)
- American Council for Construction Education (ACCE)
Activities & Committees:
- Faculty Liaison, Construction Management Advisory Committee - 2003-present
- Advisor. Construction Management Association (CMA) – 2002-present
- Advisor, Penn College Omega III Chapter, Sigma Lambda Chi National Honor Society for Construction Management
- Chair. National Careers in Construction Committee. Associated Builders and Contractors of America (ABC)
- Chair, Construction Committee. Greater Lycoming County Habitat for Humanity
- Member/ Judge, Excellence in Construction Committee. Central Pennsylvania Associated Builders and Contractors of America
- Board Member/Academic Liaison, Northcentral PA Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute
- Coach, ABC Construction Management Competition Teams. 2004-present
- Coach, ASC/AGC Construction Management Competition Teams. 2006-present
- Construction Management Scholarship Coordinator. 2005-present
Awards & Certifications:
- American Institute of Constructors Associate Constructor (AC)
- Recipient of the John Trimmer Award for Excellence in Teaching Construction Education by the Associated Builders and Contractors of America, 2007
- Construction Document Technologist (CDT). Construction Specifications Institute.
- ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician
- National Eagle Scout Association, Lifetime Member