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Hersel S. Myer, MBA, PMP

PO BOX ***, Springfield, VA 22150 571-***-**** acwkbj@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

High energy Senior Contracts Manager with over 20 years of experience in Contracts Management and Engineering and Construction Operations Management. Core competencies include successful management of various IDIQ's form cradle to grave, with multiple task orders of varying contracts types including FFP, T&M, Cost Plus Award Fees or Incentives, etc. Efficient in preparation and review of TA's, NDA's, JV agreements, subcontract and consultant agreements. Main point of contact for clients such as Air Force, Navy, Army, USACE, DOS, GSA and various state, local and commercial clients. Specialties

Contracts Management

Project Management

Program Management

Operations Management

Project Control

Contract Novations

SalesForce

Cost Control

Cost Accounting

Surety Bonds

Employee Training

Negotiation

Dispute Resolution

Davis Bacon/SCA

Subcontracting

NDA’s

Teaming Agreements

Joint Ventures

Construction

FAR/DFAR

Accomplishments

Successfully Managed over $200M of

varying types of contracts.

Saved over $20K a month by subcontracting

the work which was to be done by the

engineering group as a fixed price contract.

Increased the company's bonding capacity

from $40M to $200M which allowed the

company to win the $100M Dover AFB

Runway project.

Negotiated and reduced the construction

bond rates by 30%.

Renegotiated previously signed contract by

others and reduced the company outlay for

engineering services by 15%.

Recent Professional Experiences

2011 - 7/2016 Versar, Inc. (http://www.versar.com/) Springfield, VA Contracts Operations Manager

Successfully Managed a wide range of engineering, environmental remediation, construction and telecommunication infrastructure contracts and subcontracts, including the $100M Dover AFB runway construction project; key responsibilities included tracking cost, schedule and technical performance requirements to ensure compliant performance.

Directed and ensured proper and timely submissions of deliverables, change order requests, requests for equitable adjustments, etc.

Participated in subcontractor / vendor identification, vetting, and selection. Provided input to negotiation strategy to maximize the savings to the company and client.

Assisted in developing staffing plans, work processes and instructions.

Led and supported all aspects of contract compliance, CPSR compliance and audit requirements, as well as internal and DCAA audit requests.

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Prepared, reviewed and approved non-disclosure agreements, teaming, joint venture and subcontract agreements.

Developed and conducted CPSR Training Program across the company in anticipation of potential audit.

Managed the bonding program for the company and successfully negotiated an increase of its bonding capacity from $40M to $200M. In addition, reduced the rates for bond premiums by 30%. 2007 - 2010 Versar, Inc. (http://www.versar.com/) Springfield, VA Operations Manager and Director of Construction

Managed the profitability of a $25M operation consisting of 20 construction project managers, project engineers, H&S, QC and support staff which focused on clean construction, environmental remediation and infrastructure design/build projects.

Deputy Program Manager for the 10 year, $10 billion AFCESA’s SATOC Program (Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization Acquisition Task Order Contract).

Key participant in all executive-level Bid/No-Bid and Risk Management Reviews to select and approve the projects to be proposed by the company.

Managed and tracked construction project management tasks to proactively ensure cost-effective and timely completion of projects.

Managed preparation of proposals, change orders and related client negotiations.

Tracked monthly Division revenues and client invoicing to ensure proper cash flow. 2005 - 2006 Versar, Inc. (http://www.versar.com/) Lynchburg, VA Engineering Operations Manager

Managed profitability of a $2M operation, which provided engineering design and construction administration services to Government, state, and local clients.

Directed and monitored the performance of a staff of 16 engineers, project managers, CAD operators and clerical staff.

Provided guidance to project managers for the development of proposals and change orders, as well as, negotiation with clients and subcontractors.

Managed over 30 active projects with $1.5M of backlog that had to be completed and closed out, and ensured that all contractual obligations were met to the satisfaction of the client, after a decision was made to close the office. This resulted in a $20K per month saving for the company when the work was subcontracted out as FFP contract.

Other Professional Experiences

Oran Safety Glass, Jerusalem, Israel - Operations and Engineering Manager

Managed the overall Production Scheduling, Quality Control, Health & Safety for a $20M plus division.

Managed all engineering and metal workshop activities. Lead the procurement and installation of a new architectural glass production line and directed expansion of the plant facilities resulting in 20% increase in the company revenues.

Member of Company’s Management Committee.

ENSR Corporation, Piscataway, NJ - Operations Assistant to the President and Project Manager

Assisted Construction Division President in project cost estimating and scheduling as well as monitoring of division-wide projects totaling in excess of $30M.

Performed contract and subcontract terms and conditions reviews for all new projects. 3

Prepared proposals, cost estimates, and schedules, as well as, solicited subcontractor bids, and managed projects valued in excess of $1M, nationally and internationally. Roy F. Weston, Inc., West Chester, PA - Operations Support Manager

Monitored project profitability, schedule vs. percent complete, resource allocation, subcontracting and support to proposal development for $100M Engineering and Construction Division.

Set up systems to monitor project profitability, personnel and equipment allocation as well as service fee recovery, and profitability for 3 mobile incinerator systems.

Served as the project control manager for the division which monitored the execution of the projects and ensured that all schedule and budget requirements met or exceeded the project plans. Texas Eastern Gas Pipeline Company, Houston, TX - On-site Owner’s Representative, Cost

/Schedule Engineer, Field Engineer

Responsible for monitoring consultant’s progress vs. regulatory deadlines, while assuring cost effective implementation of a $50M compliance project.

Prepared schedules and cost reports for pipeline/facility expansions in excess of $40M along the 3,000-mile pipeline system.

Supervised construction and testing activities for installation of new pipelines or compressor station modifications, in-land (from MA to TX) and offshore in the Gulf of Mexico. Education

MBA – Boston University

MS – Manufacturing Engineering, Boston University

BS – Mechanical Engineering, University of Southwestern Louisiana Membership and Certifications

Project Management Institute: PMP Certificate #1446859

NCMA: Approved for CPCM exam

Citizenship

US

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