Samantha Denton
About Samantha Denton
Samantha Denton is a Project Engineer at DPR Construction in Boston, Massachusetts, where she has worked since 2022. She co-leads the Intern Program and facilitates community initiatives while managing contract attachments and overseeing project phases.
Work at DPR Construction
Samantha Denton has been employed as a Project Engineer at DPR Construction since 2022. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, she has contributed to various projects during her tenure. Her responsibilities include writing contract attachments for trade partners, engineering firms, and testing agencies, ensuring that agreements are clear and comprehensive. Additionally, she conducts weekly internal meetings with the project team, overseeing civil, structural, and architectural work. Samantha also plays a significant role in the pre-construction phase of projects, including estimating using OST and WinEST.
Education and Expertise
Samantha Denton earned a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from Roger Williams University, completing her studies from 2016 to 2020. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in construction principles and practices. This academic experience, combined with her practical work in various roles, has equipped her with the necessary skills to excel in project engineering and management.
Background in Project Management
Before joining DPR Construction, Samantha Denton worked at Pariseault Builders Inc. for two years, serving as an Assistant Project Manager and Intern Coordinator from 2020 to 2022. She began her career there as an intern in 2019. Additionally, she gained experience as an intern at HENSEL PHELPS in 2018. This diverse background in project management roles has contributed to her development as a project engineer.
Intern Program Leadership
Samantha co-leads the Intern Program for the Boston Business Unit at DPR Construction. She focuses on fostering student growth and development during their internships. In this role, she facilitates Community Initiative events that allow interns to engage in community service and development projects. Furthermore, she conducts soft skills training sessions to prepare interns for professional environments and organizes presentations where interns share lessons learned from their projects.
Project Contributions
Samantha Denton has played a key role in significant projects, including the pre-construction phase of a 275,000 square foot Gene Therapy Manufacturing Facility in Bedford, MA. She was involved in estimating for this project using OST and WinEST. Additionally, she managed the punch list and project closeout for a $180 million Viral Vector Manufacturing Facility in Plainville, MA. Her contributions demonstrate her capability in handling large-scale construction projects.