Project Manager Construction

SAMUEL E BRUMFIELD II

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A versatile, collaborative, accomplished, and knowledgeable professional with a successful track record as an International Construction Project Manager with a flair for leading people in the right direction. Experience well over 30 years in Strategic Leadership. Outstanding organizational and problem-solving skills. Highly collaborative with a talent for building productive relationships that allow smooth functioning while driving others towards excellence and attaining business goals. Possess verifiable leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills that help put across things with a crisp point. A remarkably successful mentor to peers and colleagues, owing to exceptional people’s skills. Have a solid track record in achieving the set goals and delivering personal best at every step of the way to provide optimal results.

Skill Areas: Military/Government Construction, Supervision and Coordination, Contract Administration, Cost Control, Cost Estimating and Scheduling, Progress Reporting, Start-up and Commissioning, Sub-Contractor Supervision, Project Management, Operations & Maintenance, Teaching/Coaching, Orientation Program Leadership, Employee Relations, Federal and Provincial Laws, Conflict Resolution, Negotiations, Organizational & Development

Professional Experience

McDonough, Bolyard & Peck (September 2022- February 2024)

Project Manager/Construction Oversight Engineer

Assigned to participate in construction contract management team duties for individual construction projects which vary in type and magnitude including structures and related work such as office and shop buildings, airfield expansions, utility installation, wharf repairs, industrial facilities, and etc. Projects are in the $1M to $40M range.

Furnished designated Government representatives with documentation indicating whether the construction conforms to the contract requirements.

Coordinated requests from Construction Contractor and Client.

Reviewed Request for Information (RFIs) and provide submittal review/analysis and provides comments and recommendations for their government contact to finalize with the contractor.

Provided Quality Assurance (QA) of the adequacy of the construction contractor’s quality control program and tasks.

Monitored compliance with environmental protection requirements and document all findings.

Followed NAVFAC Business Management System (BMS), Business Operations Plan (BOP) and associated Naval Engineering Training and Operating Procedures Standards (NETOPS) in the execution of required tasks. The BMS describes how NAVFAC provides products and services such as those listed below. The BOP explains the performance level for the construction management team and the NETOPS provides for interim guidance as procedures change due to identified issues.

Provided construction schedule review/analysis and notes/comments/recommendations.

Provided safety plan and activity hazard analysis review and notes/comments/recommendations.

Updated and present construction project status reports and Construction Representative Reports (CRRs), including any necessary photographs.

Maintained working files by construction contract of all reports, correspondence, etc. in accordance with FEAD/ROICC/OICC office policies until the electronic Construction Management System (eCMS) is established. If there is other project Construction Management Software required of the construction contractor, the COE is to utilize/incorporate this in their management of the project.

Cherokee Nation Businesses (February 2019- september 2022)

Military Construction Inspector & Project Programmer

Supported Cherokee Nation Management & Consulting’s (CNMC) client, the 718th Civil Engineer Squadron’s (CES)

mission of operating and maintaining Kadena AB, Japan’s facilities and infrastructure. Started as a construction inspector with daily oversight of quality assurance for various miliary renovation and construction projects.

Assisted in the planning, development, programming and advocacy of FSRM, UMMC, and MILCON requirements.

Developed cost estimates; and other components of the project package for Government approval and submittal.

Developed facility requirements in accordance with applicable Japanese and USAF guidelines, criteria and business rules.

Understood and applied appropriate facility planning criteria such as UFC, NFPA and IBC, etc.

Assisted in the development of the Base Comprehensive Asset Management Plan (BCAMP) to include reviews,

approvals, and submissions

Prepared parametric (Class 3) and unit price (Class 1) construction cost estimates using estimating tools such as

PACES and RSMeans

Assisted in the development of the following: Project Scoring Worksheets (PSWs), Comprehensive Planning Platform (CPP), Vector Checks, Simplified Analysis of Alternative (SAoAs), Conceptual Charrette Reports(C2Rs), 5 Rs (Robustness, Redundancy, Resourcefulness, Response and/or Recovery) Condition Index (RCI).

Developed project frameworks via DD Form 1391s, Facility Space Worksheets, etc. as outlined by the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center and the Air Force Civil Engineer Center published business rules and guidance.

Assigned within Military Sales; Served as a Technical Expert and liaison between Cherokee Nation Management & Consulting's (CNMC) client, the Air Force Security Assistance and Cooperation (AFSAC) Directorate, the Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF), Architectural & Engineering firms, the CNMC project delivery team, and other key stakeholders.

Interacted with key stakeholders to identify project requirements, review designs/specifications, and provide feedback to the government Program Manager.

Conducted technical reviews of designs and specifications for complex and interrelated construction projects.

versar incorporated (january 2018- August 2018)

Office Engineer

As an Office Engineer for the Qatar Shield 5 Program Management Office for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Middle East District (USACE-TAM) my duties include preparation, in draft, required documentation in support of processing contractor payments and provide draft documents to the Government for review and appropriate final action.

Provided technical and construction or service management assistance to the U.S. Government Area/Resident Engineers as required to ensure that construction work placement, performance of services, and the contractors' administration and management activities meet all contract requirements.

Attended and participated in (in an advisory capacity) meetings such as pre-construction and pre-performance conferences, quality control coordination meetings, progress meetings, or other conferences and meetings held between the Government's representatives and construction contractors or service providers or, where authorized, between representatives of other architectural firms and the Government. Act as recorder and prepare minutes of such meetings to be made final within two working days.

Versar Incorporated (January 2015- December 2017)

Senior Management Consultant

As Senior Management Consultant I was responsible for Quality Assurance & Project Communications of the Kabul Military Hospital Staff and the Iraqi Mosul Dam Maintenance & Grouting Outlet Rehab projects. Responsibilities includes handling of client interaction to include briefings and meetings. Works closely with USACE field supervisors for issues related to time and attendance, site visits, scheduling and reporting.

Tasks also included • Leading teams comprised of TCNs & Management Staff Members

Technical Review of processes and ensured Staff Resources were filled

Performed Conflict Resolution and Maintenance Program Reviews

Hill International (June 2014-November 2014)

Senior Project Manager

Assigned to Saudi Arabia and Handpicked to rescue and provide Leadership and Project Management services to assist Manafea/Movenpick in the completion of the $100 M, 433 room Five Star Movenpick Hotel Riyadh which was in the final stages of completion but which had experienced numerous delays, safety gaps, quality issues and general lack of coordination.

Led various quality control coordination meetings, progress meetings and various contractor and service provider meetings. Corrected the vendor evaluation procedure and recommended approval to stakeholders based upon performance history and costs.

Led and supervised an international staff to include Construction Managers, Mechanical, Architectural and Electrical

Engineers, Administrative and Scheduler personnel.

Managed all communications between the Owner/Stakeholders as well as the Main Contractor and various Sub-Contractors working for either the owner or the main contractor. Infrastructure included 4 kitchens with one kitchen being the largest of its kind in Saudi Arabia, a swimming pool and Royal Suites as well as four specialty restaurants - French, Indian, Lebanese and an all-day dining area.

Hill International (September 2012-June 2014)

Construction Project Manager

Assigned to Saudi Arabia as Construction Manager to include Pre- Construction and Design Management activities for the $184 Million Prince Mohammad Medical City (PMMC) which is one of five medical cities that will contribute to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ministry of Health strategy to provide Tertiary and Quaternary care.

This hospital has a capacity of 1000 beds and supporting infrastructure to include a Medical Gas facility, Power Generation building, Warehouse, Underground Parking, Water Treatment Plant, landscaping, roads & grounds and other infrastructure.

My role was for the proper coordination/approval of concept design as well as supervision of an international staff of Site Managers, Electrical, Mechanical and Architectural Engineers, Scheduler, Secretary, Main Contractor and various Sub Contractors for the proper execution of all site activities as per project plan and specifications and to ensure the economical and best use of time, equipment and staff to ensure full contract specification compliance.

Also responsible for full reporting to Senior Management including preparation of monthly progress analysis, monthly schedules, billings and status reports. Utilized my soft skills as problem-solver, communicator and collaborator, maintaining relationships with General Contractors, Architects, Suppliers, Vendors and Co-Workers while adhering to the Company's best practice standards.

DFMWR, Support Division, Technical Services- Fort Bragg, NC (April 2010-September 2010)

Construction Project Manager, NF-0801-04

Provided project management functions for major NAF construction, renovation projects, and multiple minor constructions where no DA or DPW project management support was provided.

Assisted in preparing scopes of work (SOW) for RFP development as well as change orders on construction or service contracts. The SOW preparation included all required drawings or sketches and specifications. Established responsibilities, schedules, and milestones.

Served as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on various federal contracts for the Eastern Regional Contracting Office. Reviewed project progress, measured performance, and effected necessary corrective action to maintain schedule and cost.

Assured early identification of customer problems or issues and facilitated the resolution of identified problems via correspondence.

Supervised assigned staff for the various projects which included construction of a Youth Center, Sports Park, Ice Skating Rink, Bowling Alley and various other building renovations throughout Fort Bragg.

Versar International Assistance Projects (VIAP) (March 2011- september 2011)

Professor, Operations and Maintenance

Lectured as resident at the Iraq National Training Academy & Erbil Police College instructing facilities operations and maintenance (O&M) training courses on behalf of the Iraqi Training and Advisory Mission - Ministry of Interior (ITAM-MoI) in support of the CENTCOM Contracting Command. Main task was to support ITAM's objective of providing quality O & M training to help prepare Iraqi forces as they assume the responsibility of operating and maintaining the military bases as well as the various facility infrastructure owned by the Ministries of the Interior, Defense & Justice.

The various subjects contain a mixture of classroom and "hands on" training. Topics covered included basic electrical principles, electrical systems and safety, generator operations, HVAC, water & waste water treatment plant operations, and O & M program management principles

Versar International Assistance Projects (VIAP) (December 2008- December 2009)

Project Planner/Scheduler

Assigned to Iraq as Project Management Office (PMO) Team Member; supported US Military personnel by providing project development, engineering analysis, engineering studies, and facilities/infrastructure assessments, course of action development, cost estimates and preliminary schedules to assist the government in RFP development for all types of Design-Build (D-B) projects for construction projects in Iraq

Utilizing MS Project, created & maintained project schedule via a deliverables-based WBS. Provided analysis of the project schedule to the local PMO in order to address any areas of concern such as schedule slippage and other areas of increased project risk.

Reported and communicated the project schedule to the PMO and other interested parties. All schedule tasks were

performed during 80-hour work weeks in support of DoD initiatives.

Facilitated and provided technical training and certification to improve the quality of construction projects and develops the capabilities of engineers within Iraq.

Conducted field surveys and investigations as part of a multi-discipline team to assess base or facility level infrastructure capabilities to meet current or future needs, and to meet proposed schedules in Iraq.

Assisted in project technical review, analysis, and discussions

United States Air Force (March 2004- January 2008)

Management Analyst

Instructed and utilized techniques in analytical management to include LEAN, Six Sigma, ISO 9000, TQM and other tools.

Performed administrative analytical, planning, and evaluative work requiring the ability to research problems and issues pertaining to organizations and manning.

Identified schedule problems and recommended solutions for inclusion in the total study package. Conducted audits and verified inspection reports

Applied knowledge of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) process.

Utilized knowledge of the fiscal year Projected Operation Memorandum (POM) process.

Planed and applied manpower policies, programs, & procedures based upon pre-established calculations.

Analyzed the impact of the application of standards, and the results of force structure actions & utilization of manpower resources. Reviewed policy/procedures to ensure manpower utilization practices are implemented properly.

Negotiated with top level management and gains their support in implementing recommended solutions to resourcing issues or organizational changes.

Experienced with the application of planning and analysis of statistical data and policies applying to the Tables of

Distribution & Allowances (TDA)

United States Air Force (February 2002- March 2004)

Civil Engineer Production COntrol Office Manager

Maintained an automated data base of work to be performed and cost estimating information pertaining to labor rates, material and supply pricing. Supervised all site activities and contractors having the most effective work planning to perform construction & maintenance work and assure clients of the quality of work.

Kept close relations with contractors answering their requests in a time frame that will not affect overall progress of their work.

Controlled construction site costs according to project objectives by preparing required documentation in support of

processing contractor payments and provided the correct documents for review and final action.

Kept up to date with planning and scheduling and reacting in time to any adverse situation. Reported actual construction progress to provide accurate information to the client.

Organized an efficient start-up and commissioning team to complete construction with a smooth start-up of the client operations and contract closeout

United States Air Force (October 1994- February 2002)

Facilities Maintenance & Operations Manager

Prepared monthly scheduling reports encompassing technical, operational, contractual and commercial issues. Worked closely with Project Managers and other team members throughout the design process in order to prepare and maintain master resource schedules, providing assistance and guidance where required.

Implemented structured work methods to maintain high performance levels within design teams to include military medical facilities. Ensures the accuracy of financial reports on a monthly basis and oversaw general administrative timeliness.

Reviewed construction and service cost estimates and at times recommended cost adjustments. Recommended method of work accomplishment on medical facilities based upon existing capabilities. Developed, monitored, and managed work order priority programs. Monitored work costs to ensure compliance with legal limits or support agreements.

Performed quantitative study of management data to assess cost and reimbursement, work performance, progress, trends, standards, and policies.

Implemented the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) in the development of reports on the Performing Activity's (PA's) performance to initiate the inspection report

Improved operations by installing new, faster mainline computers, decreasing customer waiting time by 60 percent, and updated the automated Direct Scheduled Work Order format to record more data, yet cut paper usage by 30 percent

Authored a Standard Operation procedure (SOP) for thorough tracking of emergency work orders which significantly contributed to winning the Air Mobility Command's Best Civil Engineer Operations award for 2000 and 2001 consecutively

Supervised eight production control work centers with 55 personnel, processing over 2,000 service calls with a 93% on-time completion rate

United States Air Force (June 1986-October 1994)

Industrial Waste Water & Water Treatment Plant Lead Technician

Installed, inspected, repaired, and managed water and waste water distribution systems and components, storm and sanitary sewage collection systems, and gas distribution systems.

Complied with environmental and safety regulations. Performed industrial water treatment. Advised on problems installing and repairing of Utilities equipment and systems. Performed planning activities

Installed and operated water, waste water, and gas distribution systems and components. Maintained, inspected, and repaired water, waste water, and gas distribution systems and components

Familiarized with OSHA and the design, set-up, implementation and continuous improvement of safety management systems such as lock-out/tag-out, confined space entry, electrical safe practices, and fall protection

Ensured identification of environmental concerns. Developed and administered facility manager programs.

Analyzed work activities to ensure quality and compliance with policies, current directions, and other publications. Collaborated with engineer and environmental planning functions to prepare and execute Civil Engineer programs and plans. Ensured coordination and/or collaboration with all appropriate agencies

Education & Certification

Master of Science Degree, September 2007, Management w/ Minor in Project Management, University of Management and Technology, Arlington, Virginia

Bachelor of Arts Degree, March 2006, International Relations (With Honors), American Public University System (APUS), Manassas, Virginia

Associate of Applied Science Degree, August 2005, Human Resources & Personnel Administration Management, Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell AFB, AL

Associate of Applied Science Degree, August 2002, Civil Engineering Maintenance Production Management, Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell AFB, AL

Associate of Applied Science Degree, August 1994, Civil Engineering Ecological Controls, Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell AFB, AL

Executive Certification in Project Management, University of Management and Technology, Arlington, Virginia

OSHA 30 Certified

WENG 400 Life-Cycle Cost Estimating Certified (Air Force Institute of Technology)

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