Daniel Cassidy

Daniel Cassidy has a diverse work experience in project management and construction. Daniel is currently working as a Project Manager at Russell since February 2021. Prior to this, they worked as a Construction Manager at The University of Iowa for almost 9 years, starting in July 2012 and ending in February 2021, where they were responsible for managing construction projects within the Facilities Management - Planning, Design & Construction Department.

Before their role at The University of Iowa, Daniel worked as a Project Manager and Vice President at Vanguard Solutions, LLC from August 2009 to July 2012. Daniel specialized in working with project owners in the heavy industrial/manufacturing marketplace, defining value and implementing lean construction delivery systems.

Daniel also worked as a Senior Project Manager at Project Design & Management, Inc. from May 2008 to August 2009. In this role, they focused on leading facility and capital improvement projects with a lean manufacturing approach, emphasizing scope development and utilizing tools such as QFD and Target Costing.

Daniel's previous experience includes positions at Master Group Consultants, Inc. and Sytech Engineering as an IT Manager and Project Manager, respectively. Daniel held the IT Manager role at Master Group Consultants, Inc. from August 1997 to May 2008, and they served as a Project Manager at the same company and Sytech Engineering from August 1996 to August 1997.

Overall, Daniel Cassidy has a strong background in project management and construction, with experience in lean construction delivery systems and implementing lean thinking in facility projects.

Daniel Cassidy's education history includes the following:

From 1995 to 1996, they attended the College of DuPage, where they pursued general studies.

In 1996, they then enrolled at Gewerbliche Shule, Lahr, for an electrical apprenticeship program.

Daniel continued their education at Purdue University Fort Wayne from 1997 to 2001, majoring in Electrical Engineering Technology.

In addition to their academic qualifications, Daniel Cassidy has obtained two certifications from Procore Technologies. In February 2021, they became Procore Certified in Project Management, and in March 2021, they obtained further certification as a Procore Certified Project Manager specializing in Financial Management.