Names in the News - September 2005

Southerland to Oversee Skanska's Philly Office

Phil Southerland has replaced Ed Jordan as general manager of Skanska USA Building's Blue Bell office.

J. Phillip Southerland

Mark Borodynko

J. Philip Southerlandis taking over operations atSkanska USA Building's Blue Bell, Pa., office. The company recently announced that Southerland had been promoted to general manager. Southerland, who previously served as executive vice president, is responsible for all corporate operations, including management control systems, estimating, field activities, and project management. Southerland replaces Ed Jordan, who stepped down after 32 years with the company. In other personnel moves, the company hiredMark Borodynkoas a senior project manager. He most recently worked for Fluor as a principal project controls specialist.

DMJM Designrecently hiredDavid Allen Dailedaas principal and director of operations at its Washington, D.C., office. He brings 30 years of experience in management and design to the firm.

URS Corporationof Gaithersburg, Md., hiredRear Admiral James W. Underwoodas head of homeland security operations for its EG&G Division. Underwood has 10 years of experience in the U.S. Coast Guard where he most recently served as director of operations policy.

Pennoniof Philadelphia, Pa., recently announced several new hires.Chris Purvisis the new environmental division manager.Daniel L. Millerjoined the State College, Pa., office as senior engineer.Larry Bankerthas joined the firm's Camp Hill, Pa., office as a senior engineer in the transportation division.

Hunter Robertsrecently hiredDan Dirscherlas vice president & operations manager in its Philadelphia, Pa., office. Prior to joining the firm, Dirscherl was vice president of operations at Keating Corporation.

HITT Contractingof Fairfax, Va., recently announced two personnel moves. The firm hiredKimberley A. Pextonas director of sustainable construction. She brings more than 10 years of experience to the company.Drew M. Mucciwas promoted to senior project manager of HITT's Law Services Division. He has more than eight years of experience and joined the firm in 2002.

Kane Constructionof Rockville, Md., recently announced two personnel moves in its Baltimore office.Neil S. Heyisonwas hired as business development manager andMari L. Marcianowas promoted to director of operations.

Warner Construction Consultantsof Rockville, Md., recently hiredMarco Ferranteas managing consultant in its Scheduling Group. Ferrante has more than 12 years of experience in the construction and information technology field and was most recently project controls manager for Honeywell Technologies Solutions.

Dietze Construction Groupof Chantilly, Va., recently announced three additions to its staff.Brent Thomas,Brian Boulton, andEric Amacherwere hired as senior project managers.

Bob Liburdi

Jocelyn Battle

Nason Constructionof Wilmington, Del., recently announced two new hires.Lori D. Wallsjoined the firms as marketing manager. She brings more than 15 years of experience to the company.Bob Liburdijoined the firm as project manager. He brings 15 years of experience to the company.

Mancini-Duffyof Washington, D.C., recently hiredJocelyn Battleas a project manager. She has more than 15 years of experience in interior work.

Hickok Warner Cole Architectsof Washington, D.C., recently announced three personnel moves.James W. Greenwellhas been named associate principal and director of interior design.John J. Bischhas been named associate principal.Susan Pelczynskihas been named assistant director of interior design.