High Up in the Cliffs of Mystical Sedona

Dennis P. Freed’s writing and professional work reflect a lifelong engagement with design, construction, leadership, and personal growth.

📍 Background

Born in Brooklyn, New York, Dennis P. Freed grew up in Oceanside on Long Island, where he later raised his family.

Today, Dennis divides his time between East Otis, Massachusetts, and Park City, Utah, balancing professional work with an active outdoor lifestyle.

🎓 Education & Early Career

His early experiences as an ADHD attention deficit disorder child visiting the 1964 New York World’s Fair, coupled with his thirst to roam and seek knowledge in both urban and coastal communities, helped shape a lasting interest in how thoughtful planning, design, and construction influence everyday life.

Dennis earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Rhode Island, with a dedicated interest in art and planning minor courses.

He began his career as a structural engineer, developing a strong technical foundation in building systems and design. In 1981 he switched his career to Construction Management utilizing his early hands-on engineering and art experience, which continues to inform his practical, detail-oriented approach to leadership, problem-solving, and project execution.

🏗️ Construction Management & Development

After transitioning into Construction Management and Development in New York City, Dennis assumed leadership roles overseeing complex projects from concept through completion.

Over the course of his career, he has led multidisciplinary teams responsible for the construction, landmark renovation, and development of more than seventy buildings, including residential, commercial, museum, churches, schools, and mixed-use properties.

🧭 Dennis Freed Consulting

Dennis is the Principal of
Dennis Freed Consulting ↗
where he provides strategic guidance to owners, developers, construction companies, and project teams. His work focuses on all aspects of the project design, construction management, development strategy, and project execution, with an emphasis on clear communication, risk management, and delivering successful outcomes.

🎓 Academic Experience

In addition to his professional practice, Dennis has served as a visiting professor at Pratt Institute and Columbia University in New York.

In these roles, he taught and mentored students pursuing careers in engineering, architecture, construction management, and Graduate Real Estate Studies, sharing real-world experience alongside academic instruction.

🎿 Outside the Office

When he’s not working or writing, Dennis enjoys a wide range of interests. He plays ice hockey and skis, and also spends time model railroading, hiking, scuba diving, creating, and playing Native American flutes.

These pursuits reflect both his technical curiosity and his appreciation for creativity, balance, and the outdoors.