Dr. Scott J. Amos, PhD, PE, CPC Dean, School of Technology   Email: sjamos@mtu.edu Telephone: 906-487-2259 Fax: 906-487-2583 Office: EERC 426

DR. SCOTT J. AMOS is Dean of the School of Technology at Michigan Technological University. Previously, he was Head of the Department of Industrial Management in the College of Business Administration at Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri and before that he developed and directed a Construction Management Technology program in the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Technology at Weber State University, Ogden, Utah. He is a registered professional engineer in Minnesota, and Certified Professional Constructor with the American Institute of Constructors. He retired from the USN Civil Engineer Corps (CEC) with the rank of lieutenant commander.

Dr. Amos’ doctorate in Civil Engineering was earned from the University of Florida with an emphasis in Construction Engineering and Management. His MS in Electrical Engineering is from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He is also a graduate of the Command and Staff program at the US Naval War College.

His research interest centers on cost engineering theory and practice as it relates to the construction and manufacturing industries. He has been Principal Investigator or Co-Principal Investigator sponsored research projects addressing value engineering and advanced manufacturing. During this period, he has published more than 20 technical articles or significant research reports and served as editor for one book. He has served as an instructor in short courses and workshops for the American Public Works Association, American Concrete Institute, and Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering.

Amos has been recognized with university and professional awards for teaching, research, and service. He was recognized twice by ASEE for outstanding service as a campus representative. He was honored as the Pacific Ocean Area, Engineer of the Year in recognition of his outstanding performance in the engineering profession and exemplary service to the community. He is also a recipient of the “Total Cost Management Award” from the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering, AACE International.

He is active in professional and technical affairs and is a member of several technical and professional societies. In AACE, he is a member of the and past co-chair of the Education Board. He has served as a Regional Director for the National Association of Industrial Technology. He served eight years as a construction management technology degree program accreditation evaluator for ACCE.

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