Engineer Civil

Roger Wayne Collier

Athens, AL *****

Phone: 256-***-**** add08p@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

I am an experienced Professional Civil Engineer licensed in Alabama who is looking to bring my professional knowledge and work ethic to a company team in the Alabama region. I am confident that I can bring added value to any organization searching for a talented Civil Engineer with over 39 years of excellent engineering experience, in both State & Federal government and commercial operating areas. As a retired Alabama Department of Transportation Division Engineer and Corp of Engineers I bring a wealth of knowledge on the development and execution of local, state, and US government contracts. I have 39 years of experience in personnel and construction management.

Professional Experience

Senior Construction Manager/Senior Civil Engineer, Tetra Tech

Serve as the Senior Project Manager overseeing the design and construction management of $35M CSMS Delaware National Guard Facility. Three Lockheed Martin High bay hangers with offices.

May 2019 – Present

Retired

January 2018 – May 2019

Sr Project Manager, BRPH January 2017- January 2018

Huntsville, AL

Served as the Senior Project Manager overseeing the design and construction management of the Dynetics Vulcan Test Stand in Decatur, AL. This is a $7M project which when completed will serve to conduct test on rocket components for United Launch Alliance or other clients. I did the project planning and design sessions/charrettes. I participated in facility assessments and master planning. I was responsible for construction surveillance and oversite (CEI). I reviewed project construction shop drawing. I did request for information and submittal reviews. I reviewed the design and construction schedule. I had the oversite of the contractors engineering efforts. I assisted in the documentation preparation for such things as status reports, progress reports. Additionally, I serve as the Assistant Program Manager for the design of the Mars Building for the Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville. The Mars Building is part of the Space and Rocket Centers to use for space camp and visitors to see what it will be like on Mars. I was the business development leader for the Huntsville Office.

Sr Project Engineer/Area Office Engineer, Corps of Engineers January 2010-September 2016

Redstone Arsenal, AL

I was responsible for all construction contract administration for the North Regional Area Office Mobile District. I use the most recent regulatory polices to recommend and develop new policy and issue guidance/directives regarding construction and environmental practices and principles. I develop contract scopes of work on IDIQ contracts. I participated in design reviews and planning review conferences with designers, Architect-Engineer firms to ensure that the facility will support the mission and be constructed within budget. I serve as the technical specialist in pre- construction conferences and other meeting to advice on quality of work, contract change and schedule. I prepared and send out contract Request for Proposal's. I prepare government cost estimates and compared it against contractor's proposal. I prepare technical analysis and/or pre-negotiated objectives as required based on cost analysis of contractor's proposal and governments estimate. I was the chief negotiator for the area office. I conduct negotiations with contractor personnel on modifications and negotiated contracts to establish recommended settlements in price and contract time. I prepare the Contract Modifications. I research and analyzed contractors claims to determine reverent to the contract. I prepared and/or reviewed government's position on claims acceptance or denial. I reviewed contractors cost breakdowns, progress reports, reports of material and equipment to determine their accuracy. I prepare periodic payment estimates. Conducts pre-bid and bid opening conferences. I review contractor's progress schedules to evaluate the impact and consequences of the current schedule and for compliance with specs and reasonableness. I served as the Project Contract/Construction Manager for the Rotary Wing Army Airfield. This included new hangers, helipads and runway. I also serving as Project Engineer on the Explosive Ordnance Exploitation Complex, Redstone Arsenal. In this role, I monitor construction progress, ensure compliance with contract provisions and statutory requirements, review submittals, respond to RFl's, recommend payment on monthly pay estimates and do anything else that needs done on the project. I also am serving as Senior Project Engineer on the NASA Test Stand Project. I did some business development. I met with people from NASA and DPW & MSIC to pursue further work.

Project Engineer/Civil Engineer, Thompson Engineering (Corp of Engineers) Contract January 2009-January 2010

Redstone Arsenal, AL

Served as project engineer on VB III ($250 million) design build project. I was responsible

for facility construction surveillance (CEI) and oversite to insure work conformed to contract requirements. I was responsible for reviewing Request for information and submittal reviews. I did the reviews and assessment of construction project shop drawing. I use the most recent regulatory polices to recommend guidance/directives regarding construction and environmental practices and principles. I served as the technical specialist in my specialized area. I participate in Pre-Construction Conferences, planning reviews and prep meetings. I was involved in engineering decisions that determines the outcome on various things related to design and construction items. I review plans and specifications to determine if they are practical from a construction stand point and see if they are suited for the type worked planned. I meet with contractors their subs and other related parties in order to coordinate work and/or work out construction related problems. I reviewed field operations in coordination with the inspectors and contractor's Quality Control personnel to see that interpretation of plans, specs and contract provisions are meet in the field. I make daily field visits on project to observe progress or the lack of, to control construction operations. I review and present data and recommendations concerning present and future design and construction projects. I review contractor proposals to insure completeness and appropriateness. I provide professional engineering, technical and contractual advice in developing approaches to solutions of problems and applying knowledge and experience in dealing with those problems.

VP/Branch Manager, Johnson & Associates April 2007- January 2009

Montgomery, AL

I was the business development leader for the Montgomery Office.

Responsible for all facility construction surveillance (CEI) and oversite on several projects. I did analysis and schedule reviews for projects monthly or as needed. I supervised the preparation of as-built data and plans. I developed and maintained working estimates and controlled funding on all construction projects. I was involved in looking at contract documents such as notice to proceed, contracts claims and contract modifications. I performed contract and technical engineering functions to resolving problems encountered. I Applied advanced theories, principles, concept practices, standards and methods that was sufficient to design projects. I participated in design and planning reviews with A-E's and other parties to discuss construction methods and problems. I reviewed project plans and specs prior to contract.

letting to determine if they were practical from a construction standpoint. Supervised project managers on Construction Engineering & Inspection and design projects. I reviewed and discussed engineering and operational problems with subordinates and rendered decisions involving interpretation of policy plans, specs and contract provisions. I met with clients to develop scopes of work to prepare proposals. I prepared schedules, cost estimates, reviewed specs and drawing. I prepared budgets and manages their implementation. I met with clients and projects managers to discuss Design or construction methods/changes before and during construction. I reviewed contractor's proposals to insure completeness and appropriateness. I prepared clients cost estimates and compared against contractor's proposals. I prepared technical analysis and/or pre- negotiations as required based on cost analysis of contractor’s proposal and clients estimate. I conducted negotiations with contractor personnel on complex modifications and negotiated contracts, which entails the responsibility for a decision rendered on behalf of the client. I researched and analyzed contractors claims to determine relationship to contract. I prepared and/or reviewed client's position on claims acceptance or denial.

Resident Engineer, Louisiana Time Managers January 2006-April 2007

Baton Rouge, LA

Supervised and directed the Construction surveillance and oversite (CEI) for $200 M dollars' worth of constructions projects. Project sizes range from $15 M to $50 M. I supervised and directed through subordinate personnel the operations involving field engineering and inspection, office engineering, material testing and control plus all administrative functions. I was involved with contract documents such as notice to proceeds, contract claims and contract modifications. I conducted Pre-Construction Conferences with contractors to ensure everyone understood the field construction requirements. I developed and maintained working estimates and controlled funding on all construction projects. I reviewed and discussed engineering and operational problems with my subordinates and gave decisions involving interpretation of policy, plans, specs and contract provisions, to control construction operations. I was involved in gathering and reviewing data for recommendations concerning present and future design and construction projects. I participated in design, planning reviews and pre-construction conferences. I reviewed project plans and specs prior to construction to determine if they were practical from a construction stand point. I made daily visits to projects to observe progress or lack thereof, to control construction operations. I reviewed contractor's proposals to insure completeness and appropriateness. I conducted negotiations with contractor personnel on modifications and negotiated contracts. I researched and analyzed contractors claims to determine reverence to the contractor.

Project Manager, Kellogg Brown Root October 2005-December 2005 ( 3 month contract)

Gulfport, MS

I managed sub-contractors on projects to repair and/or rebuild building on See Bee base damaged by Katrina. I did this by reviewing and discussing engineering and operation problems with subordinates and contractors to render a decision involving interpretation of plans and specs according to contract provisions. I made daily visits to projects to observe construction progress or the lack of in order to control construction operations. I monitored scheduling, construction and engineering cost. I was responsible for Quality Control, daily reports, estimates and final acceptance. I made professional engineering recommendations using technical and contractual advice in developing approaches to solutions of problems and applying knowledge and experience in dealing with those problems with Navy and civilian personnel.

Owner, C&M Asphalt Paving LLC, June 2003-October 2005

Montgomery, AL

I Prepared and reviewed bids/takeoff for contracts to bid commercial and residential projects. Tracked project cost to ensure we completed projects on time and make a profit. Worked with other engineers to acquire new plans and specs. Being the Owner of the company I was the business development leader in Montgomery.

Division Engineer/ Construction Engineer, ALABAMA DEPARTMENT of TRANSPORTATION July 1983- June 2003

Montgomery, AL

Coordinated, managed and directed policy for the transportation program for the 6th Division of the ALDOT which included 8 counties. I developed and administered budgets and planned the activities needed to accomplish the objectives of the program through the use of professional, technical and other personnel in various areas. Supervised 360-400 employees. Budgets averaged 250 million dollars. I planned, managed and coordinated all engineering cost associated with those budgets. I managed construction (CEI), maintenance, design, materials, equipment, human resources, right of way, utilities, county transportation and Equal employment Office/Disadvantage Business. Assigned work tasks to my staff to insure adequate resources are available to accomplish the job.

Managed and directed policy for the construction program of the 6th Division. The program included planning and construction of several large projects at one time. Managed approx. 100-150 employees which where professional, technical and various other type personnel. Managed budgets up to $150 Million dollars. I planned, managed and monitored all engineering cost for these budgets. I Visited construction projects on a weekly basis to insure they were being built according to plans and specs. Supervised the processing of monthly and final estimates. I communicated orally and in writing with other departments, local, state, federal officials.

Education:

Auburn University, Auburn, AL

Bachelor’s Degree, Civil Engineering, 1975

Professional Engineer License

Alabama, 1980, License # 13007

Training

Project Manager Certification Program - June 2017

Design Build Construction Training - March 23, 2012

Cost Estimating - January 14, 2011

Construction Contract Admin. - May 20, 2011

Construction Quality Management - May 21, 2010

Military Training

U.S. Army Reserve, Major (Retired)

Facility Construction and Maintenance

Fort Rucker, Alabama June 1980- July 1996

I was responsible for gathering field data then preparing cost estimates for government. I designed and developed construction plans, specifications and contract provisions. I participated in design and planning reviews with other interested parties to discuss construction aspects, material testing and use to determine if construction is practical. I presented data and info with a recommendation concerning present and future design and construction of facilities. Earned 16 years of Facility Engineering experience with US Army reserve (Corp of Engineers). My experience included civil works and military construction (facility engineering), contract administration, operations, and claims negotiations.

Military Schools:

Engineering Officer Basic and Advanced Courses

Facility Engineer Management Course

Command and General Staff College

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