Daniel J. Erbach Senior Construction Project Manager

Innovative and results-oriented professional with extensive leadership experience within highly demanding environments. Analytical strategist skilled in successfully implementing processes that advance organizational initiatives and deliver optimal results. Collaborative communicator continually focused on building relationships and coordinating diverse work forces. Recognized for the ability to produce comprehensive solutions to complex challenges and exceed client expectations. Expert in the demands and regulations of international construction management.

Areas of Expertise include:

Strategic & Master Planning

International Construction Administration

Staff Training & Leadership

Comprehensive Project Management

Quality Assurance and Control Measures

Logistics & Resources

Construction Safety & Security

Earned Value Management System

Schedule/Budget Management

Experience & Notable Contributions

AECOM Almaty, Kazakhstan 2012 to 2015

Senior Construction Manager

Oversaw $82M project building the Kazakhstan National Central Reference Laboratory to BSL-3 and ABSL-3 standards. Managed complex adaptation of designs for site infrastructure, back-up power and fire suppression initiatives. Provided expert consultation on electronic security-access control, data, telecommunications and alarms and multiple complex architectural finishes. Earned an extension with the client due to successful results. Successfully passed DCMA audit of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) requirements.

Contributions & Process Development:

Devised a buildable design through comprehensive collaboration with the local national engineers and work force.

Enhanced perceptions of quality, safety and scheduling standards for the client by strict enforcement of international standards.

Emphasized a safety-compliant environment that met all quality requirements and eliminated major safety incidents.

CADDELL CONSTRUCTION Kabul, Afghanistan 2012

Project Manager

Supervised $659M embassy expansion program for the U.S. Department of State Overseas Building Office. Developed new offices, diplomatic staff apartments, major site utilities, perimeter walls and major security enhancements. Maintained effective security through execution of work under escorted conditions and controlled movements.

Key Accomplishments:

Established a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) to review documents, and a 24 hour secure storage area with surveillance cameras and anti-tampering perimeter fence system.

Administered implementation of a highly complex data and telecom systems package.

Executed strict material screening and control programs to maintain the project schedule and quality standard.

IAP WORLDWIDE SERVICES, INC. AUAB, Qatar 2010 to 2011

Project Manager

Directed a $14.2M secure communications and operations project that supported CentCom Forward HQ. Led SCIF construction with advanced telecommunications systems, extensive distribution systems and difficult EVMS guidelines.

Key Accomplishment:

Drove a multi-national work force to be a highly functioning team with strict adherence to an aggressive schedule.

WARCOMP, INC. Khost, Afghanistan 2009 to 2010

Construction Management

Steered operations of $11M classified site project including planning and specification review, materials procurement, staff training and supervision, field engineering and invoicing. Initiated and resolved engineering Requests for Information. Established and started-up concrete batch plant, engineering test laboratory, man camp operations and equipment acquisitions.

Key Accomplishment:

Cultivated improved quality control best practices and procedures that boosted effectiveness and productivity.

Managed secure staff movements in high threat environment.

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VERSAR, INC. Baghdad, Iraq & Kabul, Afghanistan 2008 to 2009

Quality Assurance Regional Manager

Guided quality assurance audits for multiple construction projects valued at $750M for the U.S. Air Force. Analyzed design, quality, safety, documentation and scheduling needs for viability. Trained engineers on USACE Construction Quality Management standards and conducted crane and earth equipment safety inspections.

Key Accomplishments:

Implemented International Building Code, National Electrical Code and USACE Health and Safety standards.

Improved the client’s visibility and ability to manage difficult projects and make difficult decisions.

STANLEY-BAKER-HILL Muscatine, IA 2007 to 2008

Senior Project Manager

Managed quality assurance of nineteen infrastructure projects valued at $73M for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Engineering Master Planning of Al-Anbar Provincial Government Center, new Ramadi 132KV Electrical Substation and Transmission Lines, 8 municipal water projects, and regional medical clinic, with focus on plan review, quality assurance, scheduling and invoices.

Key Accomplishment:

Completed a long term master plan for the provincial government including the substation, water treatment projects and seven miles of overhead transmission lines.

MPRI Alexandria, VA 2006 to 2007

Senior Engineering Trainer

Educated Afghan military engineers with thorough training and policy development. Trained engineers on master planning, critical path scheduling, quality assurance and quality control best practices and bettered the transparency of contracting.

Key Accomplishment:

Built database foundation for long-term real estate master planning, covering all government land and facilities nation-wide.

EWAC Newberry, FL 2005 to 2006

Senior Project Manager

Coalesced operations and logistics for three projects valued at $76M project to build military bases and roads in Iraq. Prepared bid packages and executed scopes of work with subcontractors, site set-up and maintenance, budgeting, safety and security.

Key Accomplishment:

Pushed launches of three projects through difficult local conditions and exceeded client budgetary expectations.

ITSI Walnut Creek, CA 2004 to 2005

Construction and Quality Control Manager

Spearheaded $21M project tasked with building 13 fire stations in Iraq for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Piloted work force and operations through extremely difficult situations and communications in a war zone with significant political pressure and influences.

Key Accomplishment:

Founded an elite quality control initiative based on USACE QCM programs and completed civil work on all fire stations without any non-conformances.

Additional Experience

PERINI CORPORATION, QC Manager/Site Manager, Framingham, MA (Ramadi, Iraq) 2003 – 2004

METHANE SPECIALISTS, Senior Quality Inspector/Operations Manager, Camarillo, CA 2001 – 2003

TURNER CONSTRUCTION, Assistant Project Manager, Thousand Oaks, CA 2000 – 2001

ZACHRY-PARSONS-SUNDT, HVAC Lead, San Antonio, TX (Moscow, Russia) 1999 – 2000

FOSTER WHEELER, Superintendent, Florence, SC (Pharmaceutical) 1997 – 1998

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS, Communications Supervisor, Water Survival Instructor 1974 – 1978

Education & Training

MASTERS CERTIFICATE, CONTRACTING VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY 2007

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN, MENASHA 1983

Training Courses:

30 Hour OHSA Course, 2013

Earned Value Management System, 2015

Contractor Quality Management Certification, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 2010

Deputy Building Inspector, City of Los Angeles, 2001 – 2003

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