Daniel T. Foster
Punta Gorda, FL
Mobile Phone: 573-***-****
E-mail: *******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
I have 15 yrs. working knowledge and demonstrated experience with various types of vertical construction, military
construction, civil and site work, and electrical/mechanical trades. I am seeking a career with a leading
company/agency that is steadfast and with continual growth potential. Current USAR Construction Engineer
Technician Warrant Officer.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Project Engineer/ Quality Assurance (GS-9/4)
October 2009 – March 2014
US Army Corps of Engineers Jackson, MO
Responsible for planning and schedule review, conducting and coordinating the technical and management
of projects.
Review and develop scopes of work.
Review contract and shop drawings, specifications, change orders, RFI’s, etc. to determine constructability
and workability, contractor's responsibility for inspection and process modifications to contracts .
Managed multi-million dollar contracts and saved USACE over half a million dollars in estimating.
Resident Engineer/NCOIC/Acting OIC (GS-12 Equivalent)
August 2008 - October 2009
US Army Corps of Engineers Khowst Province
Contracting officer representative, responsible for planning and schedule of review, conducting and
coordinating the technical requirements and onsite management of projects.
Implemented principles including integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communication,
risk, and procurement.
Acted as consultant to construction and operations field forces on measurements testing and inspection of
fabricated items.
Managed 125 million dollars in contracts and responsible for over 3.5 million in equipment.
Saved the tax-payers over 345,000 dollars in reviewing and editing scopes of work.
Foreman/Supervisor Journeyman Carpenter (50K/Yr)
July 2006 - August 2008
Drury Company Cape Girardeau, MO
Supervised and skilled in heavy industrial construction, commercial, and residential projects. Interpreted
plans and devised layouts. Established and enforced safety practices and monitored scheduling.
Principal administrator responsible for the performance of a variety of technical, analytical, advisory,
liaison, and coordinating duties for a construction business.
Direct the work of the 25 personnel working for the business on a daily basis. Review the workloads of
personnel and personnel actions. Create work schedules and timetables to s upport work completion
suspense’s.
Perform duties of Estimator, blueprints, sales, financial management, safety, program administrator,
superintendent, carpenter and laborer.
Owner/Operator (50k/Yr)
Feb. 2002 – August 2008
Extreme Renovations
Principal administrator responsible for the performance of a variety of technical, analytical, advisory,
liaison, and coordinating duties for a construction business.
Direct the work of the 25 personnel working for the business on a daily basis.
Perform duties of Estimator, blueprints, sales, financial management, safety, program administrator,
superintendent, carpenter and laborer.
Unit Administrator/Facility Manager (38K)
Department of Defense (2007-2008)
Served as the principal administrator responsible for performance of a variety of technical, analytical,
advisory, liaison and coordinating duties for the USAR Unit Commander in accomplishing the overall
functions of the unit.
Plans and establishes priorities; assigns, distributes and revi ews work of subordinate unit sections and
personnel.
Implemented property management policies, programs and directives and regulations for implementation
throughout field/service center locations.
Identified building and building systems deficiency status and approves short-term strategies for addressing
deficiencies.
EDUCATION
Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL
Occupational Safety and Health
June 2012 - Present
Transferred previous college associate degree credits and working towards BS.
Grantham University Kansas City, MO
Criminal Justice- Homeland Security,
January 2007 - May 2012
Grantham University Kansas City, MO
Certification - Contracting Officer Representative (09/20/2008)
60 Hrs
Incumbent serves as principle Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for Directorate and is principle
manager/advisor to Director for all financial & management functions, with responsibility for all phases of
administrative management. Incumbent has pri mary responsibility for various contract service requirements in
support of Director's mission. The incumbent will advise management on matters pertaining contracting policies and
procedures consistent with the Federal Acquisition Regulations.
CERTIFICATIONS
OSHA 30 HR
USACE
Environmental Officer (US Army)
Journeyman Carpenter Certification
July 2006
Carpenters Local
Heavy Equipment Operator (US Army)
Medic (US Army)
Construction Engineering Technician (US Army)
SKILLS
RMS/QCS, Safety (OSHA, EM385-1.1) Microsoft Office Programs, Prints and scales, Material
Testing(Soils/Concrete), Road design.
Vertical and military construction, civil and site work, river work, electrical and mechanical trades
Heavy Equipment, Wood/metal stud, concrete, block and brick, roofing (all facets)
First Aid, CPR, AED
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS / AFFILIATIONS
Habitat for Humanity Board member
Journeyman Carpenter License
PROJECT EXAMPLES
Civil
Slide repairs (include Lime treatment) Milcon/Civilian
Cape Girardeau, MO Pump Station Rehabs Southeast Missouri Hospital Cancer Center
McAllister’s Deli
Levee Reconstruction (Multi site)
Cape Girardeau, MO Flood Wall repair Southeast Missourian Rehab
Multiple Relief Wells St. Francis Hospital
Sheet Pile Driving Walls Drury Hotel
Pinnacle Blasting (Underwater) Multiple single and multi-family homes