Dennis Dorward
Associate Professor, Construction Management
- ddorward@pct.edu
- 570.320.2400 ext. 7058
- LEC, Rm.B2121
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 Affiliations
- 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 Troop 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