NRC names 2016 Field Employee of the Year

The National Railroad Construction & Maintenance Association (NRC) named Greg Dunn, Project Manager for Herzog Contracting Corp., as the 2016 NRC Field Employee of the Year.

NRC notes:  “Greg has more than 30 years of railroad experience working his way through the ranks from a heavy equipment operator and mechanic to his most recent position as Project Manager of the $158 million Pier E project in Long Beach, California, a multi-award winning project including the 2015 NRC Project of the Year.

“Greg has also managed 15 other successful rail and heavy civil projects. During his tenure with Herzog, his clients have included Amtrak, North County Transit District, the Southern California Regional Rail Authority, and the San Diego Association of Governments. With his thorough construction knowledge and exceptional leadership abilities, Greg has ensured that all of his jobs have been on-time and under budget.

“Colleagues describe Greg as warm and cheerful toward all, and say he possesses “remarkable patience,” “admirable tact,” and “an excellent eye for detail and safety.” Herzog Contracting Corp. President and CEO Alan L. Landes described Greg as one of the company’s most trustworthy professionals. Darrin Lambrigger, Assistant Director of Construction Management at the Port of Long Beach, said that Greg was “a superb project manager” and a straight shooter respected for his expertise.”

Greg will be honored on Wednesday, January 11 at the 2017 NRC Conference in Boca Raton, Fla.