Erin Vitale

Erin Vitale serves as Professor and Department Chair of Civil Engineering Technology at Alfred State College (State University of New York), leveraging 15+ years of industry experience to bridge academic theory with practical construction management applications. As an institutionally designated industry expert, she teaches on-campus and online courses while maintaining strong employer connections for student placement.

Her educational foundation includes:

• Certified Professional Constructor (2003) from Stanford University
• M.S. in Civil Engineering - Construction Engineering and Management (University of California, Riverside)
• B.S. in Economics with Philosophy minor
• Undergraduate Civil Engineering coursework (California State University, Chico)

Professor Vitale's expertise centers on Construction Engineering and Management, with specialized knowledge in project scheduling systems, construction cost estimating methodologies, and field engineering coordination. Her research interests emerge directly from industry practice, focusing on optimizing construction project delivery through advanced scheduling techniques and practical resource management. This practitioner-scholar approach ensures curriculum relevance to current industry demands.

Her professional recognition includes the Certified Professional Constructor credential:

• Certified Professional Constructor (2003)

As Department Chair, she actively mentors students toward career success in construction management, emphasizing her satisfaction in 'getting to know them and... when they get jobs they're excited about.' Her industry network facilitates direct placement opportunities, while her leadership shapes program development to meet evolving workforce needs in civil engineering technology.