Management Specialist Emergency
Resume:
Kirk Lensgraf
Pflugerville, Texas 78660
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Emergency Management Specialist / Construction Management / Consultant
Dept. Homeland Security – FEMA Austin, Texas 08/21/2018 to 5/28/2024
Emergency Management Specialist (PDTFL) for Texas Recovery Office (TRO) assisting with the recovery from Hurricane Harvey. 406/PA Liaison assisting PDMG’s with Public Assistance Projects. Overseeing 17+ employees with Mitigation and Critical Infrastructure Projects. State Agency Task Force Leader for 7+ PDMG’s working to finalize Recovery Projects in Debris and Emergency Protective Measures. Individual Assistance Applicant Services Program Specialist for Hurricane IAN in Florida. 10/21/22 to 12/15/24 CORE Grade 12 step 4. / 50 hours week.
Dept. Homeland Security – FEMA Austin, Texas 05/06/2015 to 08/20/2018
406 Hazard Mitigation Specialist Advisor (Reservist) Counseling survivors of the major flooding that occurred during major summer storms. Lead for several Disaster Recovery Centers with 4 Advisors. Community Education and Outreach for over 5000 survivors.
Dept. Homeland Security-FEMA Queens, New York 09/23/2013 to 04/15/2014
406 Hazard Mitigation Specialist Advisor Counseling survivors of the major flooding caused by Hurricane Sandy.
Lead for 6 Disaster Recovery Centers with 8 Advisors. Participated in Speakers Bureau meetings with local dignitaries.
Dept. Homeland Security-FEMA Albany, New York 09/15/2011 to 04/20/2012
406 Hazard Mitigation Specialist Advisor Counseling survivors of the major flooding caused by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. Attended Community Out-Reach Programs throughout the state including local Fairs and Festivals.
Self-employed Building Contractor Las Vegas Nv. 2008-2014
Operations included Full service renovations of over 175 foreclosed homes to make ready for sale.
Plumbing, Electrical, Cosmetic, and structural repairs. Commercial Bar and Restaurant Maintenance.
60 to 70 hrs. Per week. Salary varied.
M G Fauci, Las Vegas, NV 2007- 2008
Project superintendent for $20 million Toyota Dealership on 5 acres. Precast, structural steel, 5000 yards concrete, MEP coordination and redesign. Required hands on detailing and daily design/build sessions to complete. Fire Life Safety testing, onsite and offsite utilities, owner coordination of FF&E to successful completion. 60 to 70 hrs. Per week. Salary 90 k.
Dept. Homeland Security-FEMA Kona, Hawaii 10/13/2006 for 30 days
406 Hazard Mitigation Specialist Advisor counseling earthquake survivors on structural retrofit of existing damaged structures. Manned several Disaster Recovery Centers on the Island of Hawaii, and distributed FEMA
Literature and Mitigation Information to over 500 affected families and individuals. 60 to 70 hrs. Per week Grade 00
Delmastro & Eells., Las Vegas, NV 2006- 2007
Project superintendent for high end retail stores at Caesars Forum Shops ($1 million) Remodeling retail and public spaces, coordination with local authorities and mall management. Fire and Life Safety Testing. 60 to 70 hrs. Per week. Salary 85K
Ellis Companies, Inc., Las Vegas, NV 2005- 2006
Full charge superintendent for retail shell buildings and tenant improvements to include (40,000 sq. ft.)
Goodyear Tire Stores, Denny’s Restaurants, Wireless Stores, Starbucks. Ground up including site work, wet and dry utilities to completion.60 to 70 hrs. Per week. Salary 65K
Jaynes Corporation, Albuquerque, NM; Las Vegas, NV 2004-2005
Full charge superintendent for 30,000 sq. ft. design -build church addition. Wood, structural steel, concrete design with 18,000 sq. ft. sub-terra basement. Responsible for all structural, civil design flaws and changes. Central plant, MEP coordination. Extensive design changes led to extended conditions. Demo and Coordination with existing operating school and Day Care. Owner coordination of FF&E, level 4 finish. Fire Life Safety testing with new FA panel, sprinkler system with successful completion. 60 to 70 hrs. Per week. Salary 65K
CA Inc. Vicksburg, Mississippi 2003-2004
MEP Consultant for Central Plant Conversion at the Ameristar Riverboat Casino
Coordination of Coffer Dam Issues, Existing Operational Casino.40 hrs. Per week. Salary 52K
A.P. Houser Emmaus, Pennsylvania 2001-2003
Project Superintendent for remodel at Bethlehem Hospital Surgical Unit
High end Doctors’ offices, Medical Gases, Level 5 Finishes.50 hrs. Per week. Salary 45K
Project Structural Superintendent, Stratosphere Hotel & Casino 2000-2001
Harris & Associates, Las Vegas, NV
Directed all subcontractors in the seismic retrofit of existing abandoned 15-story concrete hotel structure. Responsible for coordinating closures of existing operational areas of hotel to facilitate demolition for retrofit. Directed all subcontractors on the construction of other aspects of the project including: 360 seat vintage Las Vegas coffee shop, high end tourist bus lobby, 10,000 sq. ft. maintenance building and 6,000 sq. ft. linen storage building. Area Superintendent for all site operations including underground utilities and asphalt paving. Completed 100,000-gallon resort style swimming pool on the 7th floor of the retail area. Final projects to closing included existing casino remodel with carpet and paint millwork. Fast track scheduling and tight budget
Constraints. Completion on time and under budget with limited manpower led to completion bonus. 60 to 70 hrs. Per week. Salary 85K
Project Superintendent, Resort at Summerlin 1998-2000
J.A. Jones Construction Company, Las Vegas, NV
($17 Million) . Directed all subcontractor activities associated with site, parking and specialty facilities including: SITE (53 acres) grading, underground utilities, landscaping, pools, water features; PARKING FACILITIES: 4 level precast garage and 6 ground level lots; SPECIALTY FACILITIES: connecting casino and 4 restaurants with specialty retailing. Responsibilities included managing/scheduling in-house concrete crews of over 100 skilled craftsmen for associated concrete work of 11,750 yards.
Endured demanding schedules (under penalty of high liquidated damages), problem resolution, cost control and minimizing change orders, resolving design irregularities and establishing team spirit.60 to 70 hrs. Per week. Salary 52K
Project Superintendent, Venetian Hotel & Casino 1997-1998
Lehrer, McGovern, Bovis Construction Company, Las Vegas, NV
($1.2 Billion) Directed all mechanical, electrical and plumbing construction activities for 100,000-ton central plant. Responsible for day-to-day construction, conflict resolution, scheduling and final central plant activation. Completed turnover to owner for Temporary Certificate of Occupancy of shared central plant and generating operations.60 to 70 hrs. Per week. Salary 50K.
Director of Operations, Sands Expo & Convention Center 1993-1997
Las Vegas, NV
Managed all operations, maintenance and capital expansion/improvements for 1 million sq. ft. facility. Budget, cost control, purchasing, preparing/administering subcontracts, subcontractor coordination and supervising skilled and unskilled personnel in all phases of expo operations.
Managed 35 security personnel on 24-hour shifts, including all investigations and background checks. Liaison to show management staff. Instrumental in closing the Sands Hotel and subsequent inventory, auction and orchestration of the building implosion. Construction contact for all future Venetian and central plant as pertaining to the shared Central Plant. Previous knowledge and managing of fire command center and firefighting experience were instrumental in the successful fire and Life Safety testing of all phases of future construction.50 to 60 hrs. Per week. Salary 45K
Project Superintendent/Manager, Nellis Air Force Base 1992-1993
ATM Builders, Las Vegas, NV
Overall management responsibility for a variety of new/retrofit commercial projects (500k-$1 million) for the Department of Defense. Building 13, Colonel’s Housing landscaping at MANCH Manor, liaison to base civil engineering and inspectors. 40 to 50 hrs. Per week. Salary 40K.
Project Superintendent, Luxor Hotel 1991-1992
Steel Engineers, Las Vegas, NV
Managed all reinforcing steel splicing activities for the hotel and casino.
990 Million.40 to 50 hrs. Per week. Salary 40K.
Owner/General Contractor 1981-1985
Dueling Hammers Construction, Denver, Colo.
HUD rehabs and Weatherization projects for low income families N/A
Firefighter State of Connecticut. (Certified / Volunteer) 1986-1991
Clark Co. Fire Dept. Las Vegas Hiring List 1991-1993
Lake Mead National Park- Resident Firefighter for Marina Ops. 1991-1992
Open water Search and Rescue, Chase Distress Calls.
Special Education and Training:
Clark County, Nevada Dust Control Training and Card
OSHA Compliance Training – 40 hours, Certificate
(SWPP) Storm Water Professional – Walmart, Certificate
Red Cross Certified in CPR and Blood Borne Pathogens
Low and High Voltage Safety – Theatrical Rigging
Natural Gas Distribution – 40 hours, Certificate
Firefighter 1 – Connecticut Certified 1990 NPQB Registered
Hydraulic Rescue Level 2 – Connecticut Certified
Triage and Mass Casualty – Connecticut Certified- New England Council of Emergency Medicine
USGS Topo Mapping Mine Survey, PSCo of Colo.
Right of Way/Surveying (P.E. Credits) Colorado School of Mines
Explosives Training and use in an underground environment
Dept. Homeland Security—FEMA-Emergency Response Official. Current Background-Region VI Roster.
FEMA – Certified Site Inspector for Public Assistance Grants.
Flood Plain Management Specialist Team Lead - NY4020
CEO Haz-Mit Advisor Spec.—Disaster Recovery---HA1662, NY4020, NY4085, TX4223
Public Assistance Project Specialist / 406 Mitigation Specialist / Site Inspector Specialist– TX4223, TX4245, TX4255, TX4266, TX4266P, TX4269, TX4272, TX4332, TX4705
Emergency Management Specialist / Program Delivery Task Force Leader DR4332TX
IA Applicant Services Program Specialist (SURGE FORCE) Hurricane IAN DR4673FL
PA advisor / 406 Mitigation Specialist Hurricane Laura DR4559LA / Winter Storm Mara DR4705TX
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