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Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: January 19, 2024
Ferrari joins Weston & Sampson as director of design-build
Wilmington, MA Weston & Sampson’s CMR construction company welcomed Bill Ferrari to the firm as director of design-build. Ferrari has over 20 years of experience in the management of complex public construction projects, including facilities, utility installation, track construction, bridge and road construction, and aviation facilities ranging in value up to $1 billion. Prior to joining Weston & Sampson, he spent 10 years with the Mass. Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), most recently as acting program manager and director of construction for the Green Line Extension project.
Ferrari’s addition to the firm illustrates their commitment to excellence and will enhance their current systems to provide even better service to their clients.
Ferrari earned his BS in Civil Engineering from the Worcester Polytechnic Institute and is a certified construction manager.
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