Adrian C McCracken

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Williamsburg, VA 23188

Contact Phone: 757-***-****

Email Address: ac07u0@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Highly respected professional with 32+ years of expertise in facilities maintenance, repair and construction. Completed a 27 year military career in the United States Air Force, finishing with the rank of Senior Master Sergeant in the top 2% of the enlisted force. A proven leader with many years as a heating, ventilation and air conditioning mechanic working on direct expansion and chilled water air conditioning systems, oil fired and gas fired boilers/water heaters, and industrial mechanical controls. Concentrated experience in maintenance production management. Consistently lauded for demonstrating a high level of desire, leadership and professionalism. Fostered relationships of mutual respect and productive rapport by using teamwork, dialog, a variety of communication techniques and genuine appreciation of input from internal and external customers, participants, and echelons of management.

EXPERIENCE

10/3/2016 to 5/30/2017; Deputy Project Manager; permanent employee; Emcor Government Services, U.S. Coast Guard Training Center, Yorktown, VA:

Directs assigned maintenance and custodial staff to operate, maintain, repair, improve, alter, and construct real property facilities, improvements and equipment. Provide related services as specified, in strict accordance with all terms, conditions and services to support the United States Coast Guard’s TRACEN Yorktown located on 154 acres. The Training Center site consists of approximately 50 buildings totaling approximately 750,000 square feet of floor space.

04/29/2014 to 09/30/2016; Environmental Services Manager; permanent employee; WindsorMeade of Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA:

Managed and directed the activities of the maintenance staff ensuring quality standards of WindsorMeade, a continuing care retirement community consisting of 96 single family homes and Windsor Hall a facility containing 86 independent living apartments, 14 assisted living apartments, 12 health care rooms, dining, medical clinic, and pool/wellness center. Assists and coordinates with the maintenance and repair of physical plants and grounds, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, life safety systems, structural components plus the contracted services associated with the Department. Mett the goals and supported the mission of Virginia United Methodist Homes of Williamsburg in an efficient, professional manner.

02/2012 to 05/2013; HVAC/Util Manager; permanent employee; Advance Federal Services Corporation, Ft Eustis, VA:

Supervised the daily operations of the HVAC, electrical and fire alarm maintenance shops. Managed 20 personnel conducting scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of equipment supporting 420 buildings serving approximately 13,400 personnel (8,500 military and 4,900 civilian) on Fort Eustis. Worked closely with government representatives to ensure efficient allocation of resources. Facilitated replacement of a 100 ton chiller unit on soldier barracks; took initiative to secure a temporary chiller from Langley AFB to provide relief during extreme summer temps while repairs were made.

05/2010 to 09/2011; Operations Support Superintendent; permanent employee; United States Air Force, Langley AFB, VA:

Used a broad-based knowledge of facilities and equipment to lead/perform various duties concerned with the operation, maintenance, and use of equipment, shops, buildings, and other government facilities. Directed work management functions including work reception, prioritization, estimation, tracking, and project funding. Approved/classified customer requests, determined appropriate resource allocation and availability for requested work. Accomplished resource requirements and long-range planning functions including those required by higher headquarters such as the In-Service Work Plan. Directed the preparation of technical specifications for work performed through in-house maintenance shops, and coordinating functions. Oversaw the administering of over $4.5M in service contracts supporting 644 facilities on Langley AFB.

09/2009 to 02/2010; Construction Representative; temporary employee; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Bagram AB, Afghanistan:

Construction Representative responsible for managing on-site construction activities at three major construction sites valued over 27 million dollars. Oversaw the day-to-day activities of the contractor and his sub-contractors, laborers, craftsmen, and tradesmen. Studied contract documents, construction schedules, plans and specifications. Interfaced with contractors and sub-contractors to coordinate and track daily activities. Conducted inspections and reviews on partial and completed work to ensure that the construction work was performed in accordance with contract requirements, code, and the specifications were correct. Identified/resolved critical design errors and negotiated a $200,000 modification in less than 2 weeks. Reviewed construction drawings against on-site conditions. Examined details to ensure compatibility and existing conditions. Requested contractor’s cost proposals for changes in the scope of the work. Reviewed material submittals to ensure compliance with specifications. Recorded daily surveillance reports in the Corps of Engineers computerized construction management system

05/2005 to 05/2010; Operations Support Flight Superintendent; permanent employee; United States Air Force, Ramstein AB, Kaiserslautern Germany:

Supervised 75 personnel providing customer service, minor construction project planning, material acquisition, service contract support and self-help services to a 25,000 personnel customer base. Oversaw daily operations of 9 Quality Assurance Evaluators managing 34 service contracts valued at $31M. Managed work requirements for new construction, maintenance & repair of 2,000 facilities/20M sq/ft valued at $3.6B. Led flight operations, provided 24 hr emergency service, logistics support executing $7M Operation & Maintenance budget supporting 3 military installations. Conferred/partnered with organizational leadership on space management and utilization practices and techniques, and policies. Directed operation of the Air Force computerized maintenance management System (IWIMS); ensured accurate labor hour & cost accounting on the maintenance, repair and construction of Air Force Real Property (RP) and Real Property Installed Equipment (RPIE). Demonstrated skills in gathering, evaluating, and interpreting data to arrive at valid conclusions related to the maintenance and repair of RP & RPIE. Supervised and managed 64 military/civilian personnel in a geographically separated Civil Engineer operations element as Chief of Sembach Air Base Annex from May 2005 to November 2007. Conducted maintenance/repair of 173 facilities/infrastructure encompassing 2.4M square feet valued at $520M. Oversaw completion of 657 work requests--doubled production rate, reduced 2 yr/127 job backlog to zero. Supervisors noted “productivity/efficiency increased under his leadership”.

05/2003 to 05/2005; Facility Maintenance Superintendent; permanent employee; United States Air Force, Colorado Springs, Colorado:

Guided four independent work centers; utilities, environmental, material control and heating, ventilation & air conditioning. Maintained base water, waste water and natural gas distribution systems supporting an $11B Satellite Control Network. Managed $8.5M air conditioning control (AC) system; 163 AC and 15 heater/boiler supporting 188 facilities. Facilitated repair of ruptured sewer line at the base fitness center; maintained focus of technicians to restore service.

05/2001 to 05/2003; Civil Engineer Superintendent; permanent employee; United States Air Force, Taegu AB, Taegu South Korea:

Developed, implemented and interpreted guidance necessary to meet infrastructure and facility readiness and operational support requirements. Provided base level Civil Engineering functional support for newly activated United States Air Force squadron, an Army unit, and units on training deployments and real world contingencies. Managed $6M in construction and operations/maintenance activity funds for Taegu AB to ensure effective distribution of funds and resources to maintain facilities in a constant, high state of reliability and readiness. Provided oversight of Base Maintenance Contract performance entailing more than 50 contractors and 200 facilities on 470 acres and ensured conformance to requirements. Initiated environmental analysis and ensured grounds maintenance and utility usage conformed to contract requirements. Led pre-construction meetings for five large simultaneous bed down construction projects totaling $2.8M. De-conflicted site preparation issues to avoid execution problems in advance of major base exercises. Noted ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written using tact and diplomacy aided to negotiate agreements with Korean AF officials to allow synchronized U.S./Korean survey efforts and protect sensitive high level imagery of the installation. Handpicked to participate on a Base Maintenance Contract Source Selection Technical Evaluations Board. Resulted in five year, $45M contract supporting 580 facilities on 1,439 acres at six air bases. Identified by Contracting Officer as the number one Quality Assurance Evaluator out of a group of twenty. Spearheaded facility requirements for four major deployments/exercises; flawless and seamless execution.

02/1994 to 04/2001; Production Control Technician/Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Mechanic; permanent employee; United States Air Force, Eglin AFB, Florida US:

Work center supervisor for Production Control section; established single customer focal point for initiation and completion of Civil Engineer minor construction work requests. Responded to customer inquiries on work requests submittal procedures and statuses. Prepared work requirements during approval, processing, and completion stages. Recommended methods of accomplishment based on existing capabilities. Administered work order priority program. Monitored work costs to ensure compliance with legal limits and/or support agreements. Operated computer and communications equipment to support work force management activities. Managed preparation and maintenance of work force records and reports. Performed quantitative study of management data to assess cost and reimbursement, work performance, progress, trends, standards, and policies. Managed priorities and work plans, and monitored work status. Analyzed work activities to ensure quality and compliance with policies, current directions, and published directives. Partnered with environmental flight to ensure identification of environmental concerns. Evaluated inspection findings and recommended corrective action. Established and managed the operation of the unit command and control center and customer focal point. Managed base preparation and recovery efforts following two hurricanes; efficiently prioritized and tracked over 800 line items/$8 million in damage. From February 1994 to July 1998 specialized as Heating, Air Conditioning and Ventilation equipment mechanic responsible for the day to day planning, coordination and directing of a variety of air conditioning, refrigeration, heating, pneumatic controls, electrical controls, and direct digital controls (DDC) maintenance and operational issues and concerns. Responsible for ensuring that operation, maintenance and repair of all environmental aspects of building and facilities were maintained. Assigned work to specific craftsmen, initiated work orders, monitored preventative maintenance program, ensured materials and tools were on hand and ensured deadlines were met. Determined priority, sequence and time for particular operations and coordinated with other sections, divisions and contractors for work at hand. Installed, maintained and monitored DDC systems operating in varying HVAC applications including, VAV, multi-zone, and economizer etc… Received training and possesses knowledge of air balancing and hydronic balancing techniques and procedures.

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Arts in Business Administration/Project Management

Associates of Science in Electrical Mechanical Power Technologies

Associates of Arts in Maintenance Production Management

High School Diploma

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Virginia Board for Contractors/Tradesman; Master Heating and Air Conditioning - 2013

License # 271******* Exp. 04-30-2019

National Swimming Pool Foundation; Certified Pool Operator – 2016

Certification # CPO-517987 EXP. 03-08-2021

Civil Engineer Superintendent Course -

Relevant Coursework, Licensures and Certifications:

Learned knowledge and strategies in a broad range of civil engineering and related processes including doctrine and mission, organizational structure, supporting agencies, personnel, resources, CE flights, and applied leadership and management techniques.

USAF Senior NCO Academy -

Relevant Coursework, Licensures and Certifications:

The USAF Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) Academy conducts an advanced professional military education program for selected senior non-commissioned officers to better prepare them for their leadership responsibilities by expanding their managerial capabilities and their perspective of the military profession. Members of the Academy's faculty and speakers from Air University, Headquarters USAF, other commands, and civilian agencies lecture at the Academy.

USAF NCO Academy -

Relevant Coursework, Licensures and Certifications:

Role and responsibilities of the technician/supervisor. Includes concepts of human behavior; standards of discipline; effective counseling techniques; methods of orienting new personnel; principles of motivating individuals within groups; evolution of management theory; personnel management skills; and applied problem-solving techniques in management, social issues, and labor relations. Principles of oral and written communications applicable to technician/communication by applying the principles and theories of oral presentations; analyzing methods for improving listening and lessening barriers to effective communication; application of effective writing principles to the preparation of letters, performance reports, or other written correspondence. Organization and mission of the Air Force, the military justice system, and the relationship of US foreign domestic policies to military readiness. Introduction to total quality management at the craftsman level. Includes the quality Air Force system and principles, team dynamics, leadership skills, the continuous improvement process, human relations, management of human resources, and issues and program in quality Air Force.

Operations Apprentice Course -

Relevant Coursework, Licensures and Certifications:

Provides training for work force managers in processing and scheduling concepts for work requests, work orders, and direct scheduled work orders, analysis of data to determine efficiency and effectiveness of work force and customer relations. Training also encompassed command and control concepts; use of computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to demonstrate work control methods, and development of tailored reports.

Mechanical Systems Electrical/Controls Course -

Relevant Coursework, Licensures and Certifications:

Electrical troubleshooting to include circuit configuration and interpreting schematic drawings and (or) diagrams. Also training on hardware oriented electric, electronic, and pneumatic controls to include controllers, self-contained stats, sensors, adapters, controlled devices, and electrical components and (or) accessories.

Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Cryogenics Specialist Course -

Relevant Coursework, Licensures and Certifications:

Fundamentals of refrigeration and air-conditioning, trouble analysis, and maintenance of refrigeration and air-conditioning components including compressors, condensers, evaporators, receivers, and cooling towers. Refrigeration tube fabrication, oxyacetylene soldering, and brazing. Motor and refrigerant controls, refrigeration accessories, trouble analysis, commercial refrigeration, and cold storage systems. Familiarization with air-conditioning systems and air compressor systems.

ADDITIONAL TRAINING: OSHA 10hr Course, Microsoft Office Suite (Powerpoint, Excel, Word), Asbestos/Lead Based Paint Awareness, Focused Customer Service master level course, Quality Leadership, Civil Engineer Management Craftsman Course, Quality Assurance Evaluator, Construction Quality Management for Contractors, Unit Emergency Management Representative, Civilian Personnel Management Course, Publications and Forms Management, OJT Trainer/Supervisor, Human Relations, Professional and Unprofessional Relationships, Equal Opportunity and Prevention of Sexual Harassment, Bystander Intervention, DOD Information Assurance, CBRN Defense Awareness Course, Force protection, OPSEC Awareness, Counterintelligence Awareness, Information Protection

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