Project Manager Senior
Resume:
William A. Dorris
Mt Laurel, NJ 08054
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I have worked in the Heavy Construction Industry since 1996. Having worked in most facets of construction throughout my career I have gained the knowledge of a vast array of different types of construction as well as learned various trades along the way. From Structural Steel, Concrete work (Flat & vertical), to asphalt and DOT regulated requirements, helical piles for high tension power lines as well.
I like the challenge of setting up and controlling operations from their infancy to completion. Seeing a final product is something that brings me joy and fulfillment. Knowing the work is done correctly and in the most efficient manner possible is key. Delivering quality products on time and below budget is the main thing in my mind when setting up and managing projects. While the majority of my career has been spent in the railroad industry, this has afforded me the opportunity to learn several other trades and aspects of construction in general. From concrete, to retaining walls, to structural steel for bridges and roadways to tunnels as well as grading and underground utilities and demo. My career has encompassed the full gambit of the construction industry. I have used my experience in the past as an Operating Engineer to help provide the proper equipment and the abilities of said equipment to ensure that the full value of every piece on the job site is utilized to it’s full capabilities. Working in the rail industry has afforded me the opportunity to work with, in and around all different types of trades as the work encompasses a broad scope of work needed.
Railworks Track Services, Inc. Area/Project Manager Mid Atlantic Region 7/2021 – 10/2022 Responsible for the Regions operations to ensure efficiency, quality, service, and cost-effective management of resources; develops, enhances and/or advises on overall operational improvements and the development of business in the Mid Atlantic Region. B. Blair Corporation Project Manager 1/2023 - Present Responsible for operations, manpower, planning & cost management of site projects from design to completion. Working on both Public and Privately funded projects. Commercial, Residential, Education & Retial locations Work scopes include ground up excavation and grading for full site development. Underground Utilities (sewer, water, gas & electric), Waste Water Management, Demolition & Clearing, Concrete curb & flatwork (Poured concrete & Belgian Block), trucking and hauling of material and equipment, full depth paving as well as paving restoration. Projects:
Keith Valley Middle School - Horsham PA
Jamison Place Townhome Development - Jamison PA for Pulte Homes Bennett's Court Townhome Development - Hatfield PA for Lennar Builders Maple Ave Tract Single Family Home Development - Harleysville, PA for Fox Lane Builders Longfield Farms Single family Home Development - Blue Bell, PA for Fox Lane Builders Railroad Construction Company, Inc. General Superintendent - 10/2013 – 7/2021
• Port of Philadelphia Crane Rail Upgrade – Remove and replace over 1,700’ of 171# Crane Rail on both the Land & Water side of the Packer Ave Marine Terminal.
• Repauno Port & Rail Terminal – New Track Construction of 8 new track 1,800’ in length. 10 new #10 turnouts to create ladder tracks Along with 2 new service tracks 1,100’ in length for the LNG Rack,
• LIRR East Side Access Project. Harold Structures CH57D – New Track construction to redesign existing configuration. 7,000’ of new CWR Concrete tie track. 13 new concrete switches (6- #26.5 & 7 - #20) *RT&S 2019 Project of The Year Award Winner*
• MTA NYCT – Five Star Electric / Continental Signal Modernization - Installation of new track in areas along the IND which were affected by the modernization of the signal system. This work included, installing approximately 260 insulated joints, installing tie blocks, replacing a switch, removing an existing crossover and installing a new double crossover in Type II track (concrete).
• MTA NYCT – Five Star Electric / Roosevelt Ave Interlocking Signal Modernization - Installation of new track in areas along the IND which were affected by the modernization of the signal system. This work included the installation of approximately 60 insulated joints, tie blocks and replacing switch components in Type II track (concrete).
• Delaware River Port Authority / Benjamin Franklin Bridge PATCO Track Rehabilitation
(JV) - replacement of both PATCO tracks across the Ben Franklin Bridge. It included all related signal, power and communication cables, structural steel replacement, blast cleaning and painting of the track steel structure and site repairs, as well as the installation of new timber ties, 6 miles of new track rail, new concrete deck, new train power cable, structural steel repairs, new train signal cable, and a new expansion joint system.
• PANYNJ- PATH – Hackensack River Bridge - Replacement of all bridge timber and running rail, painting the top flange of the steel girders and handrails. Replace concrete ties on both approaches and surface track.
• New York & Atlantic Railway – Plate F Clearance Project - Project consisted of modifications performed to the West Yard tracks at Fresh Pond Yard with the primary goal of lowering tracks under 2 existing bridges to allow for Plate F (17’6’’) clearance for new freight cars. Work also consisted of relocating and realigning 4 switches, installation of a new switch, and installation of a specialized low-profile girder bridge over an existing brick sanitary sewer line.
• New York & Atlantic Railway – Blissville Yard Upgrades & Waste Management Spur Installation - relocating ladder switches on one end of an existing rail yard installing a new lead to connect relocated ladder to an existing main track. 1,500 ft. of decommissioned track back into service for car storage. A new 600 ft. spur track
• Port Authority of NY & NJ - Railroad Track Rehabilitation Port Newark– Install 2,580’ of track and three turnouts to upgrade rail size. Installed new 390 TF Startrack panel with 100 TF of ballast track at approach
• Conrail – Replacement of Bridge Timbers on Arthur Kill Railroad Vertical Lift bridge - Replaced 438 bridge timbers and 558 track feet of rail with new 115# CWR. Furnish and installed 700 counterweight blocks to adjust for new bridge deck weight. Provided strain gauge testing for reblanacing. Added Cantilever walkways to both sides of the bride. Railworks Track Services Inc. – Chicago Region, General Superintendent 2005 -2013
Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Red Line Subway Tie Renewal Project – Foreman – Ran crews performing all types of general trackwork
UP Joliet Intermodal Facility – Foreman – Ran crews building the Intermodal facility for UP in Joliet, IL. Tasks included general track construction, building switches, building and installing crossings and destressing
Chicago Rail Link Track Renewal (Omnitrax) – Superintendent - Managed the day- to-day production/scheduling of manpower and coordination with the operating railroad to perform the daily construction
BP Asphalt Plant Chicago, IL – Superintendent – Performed scheduling of manpower and coordination of all construction activities to build a new facility along the Chicago Canal for BP Asphalt Products
Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Loop RenewalProject - General Superintendent – Scheduled and coordinated manpower of over 100 people working around-the-clock outages. Coordinated with the Transit Agency to schedule all outages and Power Down Procedures. Kept tight communication with the agency pertaining to all scheduled work and job-related activities. Structural repairs, elevated walkways added. *RT&S Project of The Year Award Winner*
Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Green Line Renewal Project - General Superintendent
– Scheduled and coordinated manpower of over 100 people working around-the-clock outages. Coordinated with the Transit Agency to schedule all outages and Power Down Procedures. Kept tight communication with the agency pertaining to all scheduled work and job related activities
KCBX Wheel & Drum – General Superintendent – Scheduled manpower and coordinated all work activities on a day-to-day basis. Coordinated with the facility owners to maintain productive work schedules and keep the facilities’ ability to maintain their daily production. PG.4
Gavilon Grain – General Superintendent – Performed scheduling of manpower and construction for the Gavilon Grain Corporation & the Town of Gavilon. Gavilon, WI
City of Fond Du Lac-General Superintendent – Performed scheduling of manpower and construction activities. Worked with both the CN Railroad and WISDOT to build a new rail served facility to McNeilus Steel in Fond Du Lac, WI
CN Joliet Intermodal Facility – General Superintendent – Scheduled manpower and worked with CN to coordinate all construction activities building new intermodal facility for Canadian National RR.
CN Matteson Sub Rail and Tie Change – Foreman – Ran crew working on the Matteson Sub Division for The Canadian National RR in Crest Hill, IL. Changed out 4 miles of Double Main. Thermally adjusted all of the rail installed. Performed tie change on the same line. 1996 – 2005 Metroplex Corporation Inc.
• Operating Heavy Equipment
• Construction over-site
• Coordination between owners and subcontractors
• Updating all construction schedules on an as-needed basis
• Day-to-day construction activities for all ongoing operations Major Projects
• Metra – Elburn, IL Layover Facility. (UPRR / METRA)
• BNSF – Logistics Park Chicago (Joliet Arsenal Project)
• Hudson Bergen Light Rail – Jersey City, NJ
• World Trade Center Reconstruction New York, NY
Schedule, coordinate and execute railroad construction and rehabilitation for Transit Agencies, Class One Railroads, Government Agencies and Industries Equipment Operated – Production Tampers (6700, MKII, MKIII, MKIV, STM), Ballast Regulators, Grapple Truck (CDL Class A), Spiker, Gradall, Backhoe, Wheel Loader, Tie Crane, Excavator, TKO Tie Inserter, Plasser Ballast Compactor, Front End Loaders, Fork Lifts, TR 10 Tie Inserter, 925 Tie Inserter.
Education & Training
Gloucester City Jr/Sr High School (Diploma Received) 1996 Business Development Coursework
2020- Track Guy Thermal Forces Course
2019 – Managerial Leadership Training
2018 – Managerial Leadership & Project Management Training 2018 – Supervisory Leadership & Management Training 2014 – Supervisory Leadership & Management Training 2013 – Project Leadership and workplace management training (University of Illinois Course) 2007 – Project Management Training Course (University of Chicago Course) 2006 – Supervisory Leadership & Management Training PG. 5
Memberships and Certifications
Member of NY MOW Club
Roadway Worker Certified (CSX, NS, Conrail, BNSF)
30 Hour OSHA
E Rail Safe
TWIC
SWAC
CPR & First Aid Certified
NYCT Trained
WMATA Certified
Track Inspection Certified
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel and Word
JDE Oracle and Ineight Estimating software.
Procore Certified (Project Management)
HCSS
References for William Dorris
1. James Craig
Jacobs Engineering
Senior Technical Inspector
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2. Abhay Prassad
MTA Capitol
Construc on Manager
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3. Ray Busch
MTA Capitol
Construc on Program Manager
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4. Christopher Johnson
Montana Construc on
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