Ashley Morris
About Ashley Morris
Ashley Morris is a Project Engineer with a background in mechanical engineering, currently working at DPR Construction since 2021. She transitioned from a technical VDC Engineer role to operations and has experience in various engineering positions, including significant contributions to the VCUH Children's Hospital Inpatient Tower project.
Work at DPR Construction
Ashley Morris currently serves as a Project Engineer at DPR Construction, a role she has held since 2021. In this position, she is involved in various projects, including supporting the operations team at the University of Virginia’s Fontaine Research Park Central Utility Plant project. Previously, she worked as a VDC Project Engineer at DPR Construction from 2019 to 2021, where she contributed to the VCUH Children's Hospital Inpatient Tower project. During her tenure, she transitioned from a technical VDC Engineer role to an operations-focused Project Engineer role.
Education and Expertise
Ashley Morris earned her Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Virginia, completing her studies from 2015 to 2019. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles, which she applies in her current role as a Project Engineer. Additionally, she attended Woodgrove High School, where she obtained her High School Diploma from 2011 to 2015.
Background
Before her current role, Ashley Morris gained diverse experience in the construction and engineering fields. She worked as an Office Assistant at The Management Group Associates, Inc. for two months in 2016. In 2017, she completed a summer internship at Comfort Systems USA in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. Furthermore, she served as a Project Engineer Intern at DPR Construction in 2018 for three months in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area, where she began to develop her skills in project management and engineering.
Achievements
During her time on the VCUH Children's Hospital Inpatient Tower project, Ashley Morris played a key role in commissioning and turnover of specialty systems, ensuring readiness for the project's 'first patient' milestones. She co-managed the coordination of healthcare special systems, which included nurse call, security/access control, infant protection, and DAS. Her contributions have been significant in facilitating the successful execution of complex healthcare projects.