Dante J Deannuntis
Project Director - Portal North Bridge Project @ Amtrak | Delivering a New Era of Rail through Complex Infrastructure Projects | Strategic Leader in Capital Delivery
- Role
- Project Director Portal North Bridge at Amtrak
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Dante J Deannuntis
Allow your passion to become your purpose, and one day it will become your profession” My passions are engineering, transportation, and business, and I am proud to say that they are also my profession. I am a results-driven civil engineer with a unique combination of technical expertise and business acumen in the commuter railroad industry. With over 9 years of experience, I have a proven track record of successfully managing and executing complex projects, leading cross-functional teams, and driving operational efficiency. My enthusiasm for delivering innovative solutions has resulted in improved performance, increased revenue, and enhanced customer experience. I am committed to excellence in all aspects of my work and thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments where I excel at finding solutions to challenging engineering problems while achieving business objectives. I am well-versed in the planning, design, and execution of transportation infrastructure projects. My expertise lies in optimizing railroad operations, ensuring regulatory and company compliance, and promoting efficiency to deliver outstanding results. As a detail-oriented professional, I am committed to delivering high-quality solutions that positively impact communities and enhance the commuter experience. I am committed to continuously growing and developing my skills and knowledge through real-world job experience, collaborating with talented professionals in the industry, and pursuing ongoing professional education. If you were to ask a colleague about me, they would tell you that I am a high-energy, motivated, and passionate person with exceptional communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, interpersonal, and leadership skills which I am always working to improve and refine. I am always seeking to network with motivated and passionate colleagues, so please feel free to connect and send me a message.
Experience
Project Director Portal North Bridge
Feb 2026 — Present · New York, NY, US
Develops and implements project plans, schedules and budgets consistent with operational andstakeholders needs- Manages and monitors project cost and schedules, report progress. Maintain, adjust and updateproject plans, as needed. Consolidate, communicate and manage all issues and risks affecting theproject, and ensure the timely communication of project status to project participants andstakeholders- Ensures project progress by measuring the variance in scope, schedule, cost and quality from therespective baselines and takes necessary action to address deviations- Identify, document and leads the evaluation of changes based on cost, schedule, risk and scopeimpacts. Ensure appropriate packet of relevant information to support appropriate project change andchange control request decision processes- Work with senior leaders to contribute relevant data to support annual planning activities- Provide financial project performance and forecasting reports to senior executives Identify andevaluate the risks associated with project activities and work across organization to establish andmonitor mitigation plans- Establish collaborative partnership among stakeholders to enable scoping, financial and resourcedecisions. Develop and maintain required project management artifacts in accordance with AmtrakProject Management standards and applicable regulations- Maintains a teamwork environment within all peers. Attends and participates in professional groupmeetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of project management- Decision rights: · Project directors are accountable for project outcomes. They are consulted acrossproject activities and provide approval for project decisions. They should consult with their manager(program director or AVP of program) on any major decision points likely to impact project outcomes.
Education
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
The Catholic University of America
Bachelor’s Degree, Civil Engineering
2011 — 2015
Harvard Business School Online
Other; CORe Credential of Readiness
2018 — 2018
Salesianum School
High School Diploma
2007 — 2011
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