Manager Project

John L. De Mont

**** ****** **. ******** *******, CO 80908 719-***-****

*********@*****.*** *********@*****.***

Summary

Talented and accomplished Program/ Project/ Operations Manager with

extensive domestic and international experience. Proven ability to plan,

direct, and successfully complete major projects of $595 million and more.

Hold an A-1 (unrestricted) General Contractor License in four states.

Expertise in site selection, planning, structure design, contract

negotiations, logistics, purchasing, inspection, and subcontractor

management. Consistent record of completing projects on time and within

budget. Comprehensive knowledge of construction methodology, and U.S.Army

Corp of Engineers standards/codes. Experience developing multi-cultural

teams for the Department of State and Department of the Army. Program,

Project, Operations, Facilities, Construction and Engineering Management

experience. Current Secret clearance

Professional Experience - highlights

IAP, AFGHANISTAN

FEB 2011 - Present

PROJECT MANAGER

1 Responsible for the successful completion of the 29 million dollar

Sharana, USACE Rotary Wing Project. The project includes construction of a

FARP, helo parking area, 8 maintenance buildings, 7 maintenance hangars and

one TOC.

2 Liaise with the COE regarding progress and contractual obligations.

3 Prepare all daily and Executive reports for IAP.

4 Engage various base entities to ensure access for personnel and

equipment, use of base heavy equipment for base access for construction

material and personnel.

5 Responsible for ensuring the schedule is maintained by our Turkish

contractor.

6 Propose modifications to the contract and construction path to the COE.

7 Oversee all activities of IAP and subcontractor staff.

IAP, Afghanistan

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER, QA/QC MANAGER, SEP - DEC

2010

1 Oversee construction projects for USAF, 577th, Wing, Mazar Sharif.

2 Consult/ advise COR and local contractors on proper construction

techniques and procedures to ensure SOW compliance.

3 Daily visits too all ongoing projects and compile findings.

4 Ensured projects are performed as per construction schedules and on

budget.

5 Proposed modifications to the sow as were pertinent.

International Relief and Development (IRD), Afghanistan

cHIEF OF oPERATIONS - spr program

MAR - Jun 2010

1Coordinate interaction between community outreach programs and provincial

road construction projects to minimize security concerns associated with

building in rural Afghanistan.

2 Prepared corporate Annual Implementation Plan for submission to USAID.

3 Met with subcontractors to assist them in better managing their

construction efforts.

4 Liaise with US Military commands on security and construction issues.

5 Met with our client to discuss current program status.

6 Met with Afghan Ministry and community leaders to introduce the SPR

program and obtain their cooperation for road building and community

outreach projects

7 Prepared Road Justification Report, outlining benefits for construction

of selected road projects, for publication and submission to USAID

8 Met with COE and mil CERF managers to coordinate funding to supplement

IRD projects.

9 $594 million dollar project.

US TRAINING CENTER (USTC), Afghanistan

COUNTRY MANAGER - CONSTRUCTION AUG 2009 -

JAN 2010

1 Directed/ oversaw all construction activities to ensure compliance with

contract requirements and company guidelines.

2 Involved in contract modifications, personnel, fiscal, life-support,

construction, QA/QC and Project Controls functions.

3 Represented USTC to the U.S. Army for structural engineering compliance

and modifications

4 Managed funds, payroll, expense reports and approve subcontractor

invoicing.

5 Designed structures and resolve engineering solutions and issues.

SOUFIANY Construction Company, Afghanistan

PROJECTS MANAGER

OCT 2008 - JUL 2009

1 Responsible for and directed the construction of the Border Coordination

Center, FOB Tillman

2 Directed/ oversaw all activities and ensured compliance with contract

requirements and company guidelines

3 Involved in contract modifications, personnel, life-support,

construction, QA/QC and Project Controls functions

4 Liaised with US Army representatives to propose design modifications and

to ensure the US Army receives a workable solution for the project

ITSI, IRAQ

Project Manager

JAN - AUG 2008

1 Responsible for and directed the construction of the Iraq Army Logistics

Base, Shaibah Iraq, a $42 million dollar AFCEE (USAF Center for

Environmental Excellence) DOD project consisting of 153 individual

structures.

2 Directed/ oversaw all activities and ensured compliance with contract

requirements and company guidelines.

3 Involved in contract modifications, personnel, fiscal, life-support,

construction, QA/QC and Project Controls functions.

4 Represented ITSI to AFCEE and U.S. Army J7 for contract compliance.

5 Hired Iraqi national engineers to augment ITSI U.S. staff.

6 Managed site funds, staff payroll, expense reports and approve

subcontractor invoicing.

7 Resolved engineering issues.

8 Daily liaisons with Iraqi Prime Subcontractors.

MPRI, Afghanistan

SR. Mentor to the Afghan Minister of Interior-Facilities Director AUG -

DEC 2007

1 Supported the USG, US Office of Security and Cooperation, Afghanistan, by

authoring/ developing Facilities and Installation Management system

policies and procedures in support of the Afghan Ministry of Interior.

2 Developed mid and long term forecast of facilities requirements.

3 Established a plan for the design, accession and training of an Afghan

professional facilities management and maintenance workforce.

4 Established and implement the policies, systems and procedures for budget

formulation and tracking in support of facility acquisition and

sustainment.

5 Participated in the development of all deliverables to include policies,

regulations, operating procedures and instruction.

6 Served as the Senior Mentor to the Afghan Major General, who was the

Director of Facilities for the Afghan Ministry of Interior.

MPRI, IRAQ

SR. LOGCAP Analyst/ Military Operations Analyst

JAN - JUL 2007

1 Received, reviewed, authorized and processed project requests from US

Army units.

2 Authored Project Proposal Requests, wrote Statements of Work, conducted

financial/ material / labor Technical Analysis of contractor estimates.

3 Liaised with Army and civilian contractor components to ensure compliance

with DOA directives.

4 Negotiated reductions and modifications to estimates and contracts

Lockheed Martin, IRAQ NOV 2006 - DEC 2007

Project SR. Engineer/ Dual Site Manager

1 Dual Project Site Lead/ Senior Engineer for upgrades and

commercialization of internet and phone service on military installations.

2 Responsible for design and installation of all aspects of project,

including placement of manholes, fiber optic runs and interior

communications installation. Managed teams of technicians for ISP and OSP

tasking - $ 40 million per site.

3 Coordinated planning, organization, control, integration and completion

of engineering projects within area of assigned responsibility.

4 Planned and formulated engineering programs; reviewed product design for

compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer

contract requirements, and related specifications.

5 Evaluated and approved design changes, specification and drawing

releases.

6 Coordinated activities concerning technical developments, scheduling, and

resolved engineering design and test problems

DynCorp International, Afghanistan FEB

2004 - NOV 2006

Projects/ Construction Manager/ Inspector APP/ Facilities Manager/ Safety

Officer for Afghan Police Program (APP)

1 Directed construction operations for erection of permanent police

academies and associated structures as part of a DOS International Police

Program. Directed a U.S. staff of 15 trainers and 14 security personnel.

2 Managed 150 personnel responsible for building 4 sites at $8.2 million

each. The construction included housing, training classrooms, bath and

kitchen facilities capable of supporting more than 750 students.

3 Designed structures and contracted for construction. Performed onsite

planning to meet State Department requirements, and served as liaison to

local governors and police.

4 Originated contracts with local companies, coordinated logistics support,

and administered a $22,000 per month site budget.

5 Set up of temporary structures and field tents to house 500 personnel,

installed fuel stations and arranged for maintenance of generators, wells

and vehicles.

Savoy Construction, Colorado Springs, CO

2000 - Present

Owner/ CEO/ Program Manager

1 Established and operate a design and construction firm specializing in

new construction and renovation. Select sites, purchase land, design

structures and negotiate financing.

2 Review bids and approve subcontractors, oversee all materials and

purchasing, provide onsite management. Carry out regular inspections to

ensure compliance with plans.

3 Act as liaison to all government agencies and boards, including zoning

and planning boards.

Pioneer Group, Inc., Colorado Springs, CO

2000 - 2001

Projects Manager

1 Oversaw construction of five retail/ service locations, including fuel

islands and the construction of an 18,000 sq. ft. commercial building.

2 Arranged for municipal services, including gas, electric, and water.

3 Obtained necessary permits, ensured compliance with all safety

regulations and project schedules.

Torres & Associates, Colorado Springs, CO

1999 - 2000

Projects Manager

1 Manager for an Army Corps of Engineers project involving construction of

metal barracks at Fort Carson.

2 Carried out total renovation of commercial food services structure.

Directed onsite activities, worked closely with health department to ensure

compliance.

3 Reviewed bids and hired subcontractors, negotiated agreements, supervised

work.

4 Managed construction of $1.5 million government communications building.

Ranch Builders, Colorado Springs, CO

1998 - 1999

Projects Manager

1 Directed back-end construction of a 250 unit condominium complex,

including a club house, swimming pools and other on-site facilities.

Coordinated multiple activities and teams simultaneously.

2 Completed all aspects of project from post-framing to final turnover to

owners.

3 Worked closely with unit owners to obtain information on carpeting,

appliances, and other customizations. Ensured compliance of work with all

plans.

4 Carried out inspections, monitored quality of materials, and adjusted

schedules to meet frequently-changing move-in deadlines.

Pioneer Group, Inc., Colorado Springs, CO

1998

Projects Manager

1 Directed construction of $3.7 million, 40,000 sq. ft. training center,

Fort Carson CO, for the Army Corps of Engineers.

Managed change order process, served as liaison with government on-site

inspectors.

Maintained compliance with all government construction and purchasing

guidelines.

Nova Development, Gig Harbor, WA

1990 - 1998

Owner/ CEO/ Program Manager

Design construction firm, specializing in custom residential structures,

with the same responsibilities as Savoy Const description - above. Also

held a WA Real estate license used to research properties of interest,

conduct title analysis for each, obtain lien information and negotiate lien

releases for the properties chosen for development.

Military Background

United States Naval Officer - Lieutenant USNR

1979 - 1985

1 As Consolidated Mess Officer, managed all physical assets for base club

systems, billeting, and warehouses. Designed, planned and directed

construction of new buildings, clubs and billeting. Negotiated agreements

with Philippine contractors, purchased equipment and supplies, inspected

all project sites. Formulated and established service club financial system

that increased revenue from $60,000 to $120,000 in six months. Authored

purchase contracts.

2 As Command Administration Department Head, supervised a staff of 85 US

Naval personnel. Coordinated all base administrative functions.

Responsible for writing SOPs, policies and other command publications.

Developed and implemented entry screening system for entrance onto

restricted base.

Produced naval training videos and armed forces television programs.

Resigned after 4 years active duty as a Lieutenant.

Education and Training

1 BA, University of Maryland

Current A-1 - General Contractor License Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming, and

Kansas

Certificate of Completion, Army Corps of Engineers Building Processes and

Compliance

Computer Skills

Word, Excel.

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