Kirk D. Francis

Union Grove, AL *****

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Seasoned projects, construction and facilities manager with 30+ years of proven experience directing all phases of construction projects for residential, commercial, and military facilities in domestic and international locations, Possesses an active TS Security clearance and passport. Overseen projects valued at up to $40M, Designed and conducted training of all professional trades for facility development, maintenance to ensure successful learning and comprehension. Tech-savvy professional with a thorough understanding of Microsoft and other software programs related to project & construction management.

AREAS OF STRENGTH AND EXPERTISE

• Facilities Management • Operations Management

• Project Management • Construction Management

• Acquisition & Procurement • Project Estimates up to $40M

• Estimating & Scheduling Software’s • Military & Civilian Personnel Training

• Heavy Equipment Operator • Residential, Commercial & Contingency

• Mentoring, Teaching & Advising • Physical / Technical Security Specialist

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Espire Services LLC November 2019 to Present

Facilities O&M Manager

Facilities Manager plans, establishes, and directs a vigorous facilities management program, and coordinates the maintenance, renovation, and upgrade of existing building infrastructure.

Provide expert management and technical guidance to Post trades staff and contracted staff in order to accomplish post-managed construction projects and recurring preventive and emergency maintenance and repair work.

Creates, edits, and reviews Scope of Works (SOW’s) for multiple projects with attention to detail as a technical subject matter expert (SME).

Evaluates contractor proposals and bids, determines best qualified fit then recommends to Contracting Officer. Works with Winning contractor through the entire project through close out.

Coordinate all post-executed alteration, repair, and replacement projects and may be required to prepare technical specifications and/or develop design drawings for new projects.

Provide direction and technical guidance in the planning, funding, management, and direction of facilities engineering studies and reports.

Provides leadership, mentoring, and professional development to assigned staff.

Perform technical review of designs and proposals developed either at post, by OBO, or by other agencies, and conducts feasibility studies to determine the maintainability of the proposed design.

Ensure that all required project actions are understood and carried out in accordance with the decisions and directions of senior leadership, including following up on decisions and ensuring the completion of required actions in a timely manner. Any identified concerns are to immediately be brought to the attention of the COR for action.

Work closely with the key stakeholders in planning complex, high priority special projects involving Post Management and OBO/FAC.

Work with the Regional Security Officers Section (RSO) on security improvements, plans and installations to all the 19 housing compounds comprising 170 homes and the Embassy grounds. As well as the guard booths, (ECP’s) drop arms, delta barriers and camera systems.

Manages and directly supervises 165 trades personnel, gardeners and cleaners daily while complying with SOP’s for security, safety, environmental controls, hazardous materials and any underground utilities.

NVE Inc. July 2019 to November 2019

Construction Surveillance Technician

Team member assigned as a Construction Surveillance Technician in Maputo Mozambique, duties include construction security monitoring services ("CSMS") to government installations, including Department of State ("DOS") construction sites and storage areas; provide Construction Security Monitoring Services at various overseas sites, to detect unauthorized access to internal controlled areas, and to deter the unauthorized introduction or removal of materials at the site.

Reads, understands, interprets, and deciphers all construction documents (schedules, specifications, blueprints, schematics, diagrams while ensuring all OSHA, NEC, IBC, EM-385, and complete understanding of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).

PAE, Kabul Afghanistan Dec.2017 to February 2019

Facilities Engineering Specialist / Construction Manager

•Facilities Engineering Specialist / Manger for all projects efforts assigned to PAE / RMSS for construction/ remodel or repair for Department of State (DOS). Generated the Statements of Work (SOW’s), Pre-Bid, Pre-Construction meetings, and daily direct monitoring of subcontractor on all projects from start through completion following up with Testing, Commissioning, Project Closeout and Turnover. Projects vary in Firm Fixed Pricing and range value from 50K to 4.5M.

Evaluates contractor proposals and bids, determines best qualified fit then recommends to Contracting Officer. Works with Winning contractor through the entire project through close out.

•Maintained all projects folders covering all construction related testing, i.e. Concrete Strength (Break Test), Soil Density Testing, as well as ensuring all OSHA, NEC, IBC, EM-385, and a complete understanding of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), and construction standards are being followed and adhered to from start to finish, tracking RFP/ RFI’s and maintaining the Submittal Tracker.

•All projects were in direct support of the Department of State (DOS) to ensure the highest security and safety standards are meet or exceeded for all US Military, Civilians and Affiliated Forces, and constructed for a security enhancement or construction contract, in accordance with the design / design/ build, budget and schedule.

•Reads, understands, interprets, and deciphers all construction documents (schedules, specifications, blueprints, schematics, diagrams, etc. Provides technical assistance and interpretation of drawings, while recommending construction methods and equipment as required.

•New Entry Control Point (ECP) near the Australian Embassy off 14th St. Design / Build and directly managed contractors, installation of guard booths, drop arms, delta barriers, T-Walls, security lighting and camera systems. Project value- $800K

•Design / build of three (3) new combination office / living area buildings, each building has three (3) floors and basement, buildings are 40000 sq. ft each, were built on Camp Jefferson, all projects were built in 165 days from start and finish ahead of schedule. Projects value- $4.5 M.

•Managed and directed all subcontractors on site, Management/ Supervisors and team of 300 tradesmen.

Engility Corporation, Kabul Afghanistan June 2017 to Dec. 2017

Project Engineering Advisor

•As the Projects Engineering Advisor, responsibilities included being the versatile subject matter expert (SME) and training support to assist the Combined Security Transition Command Afghanistan (CSTC-A) and NATO Special Operations Component Command-Afghanistan (NSOCC-A) through Special Operations Task Force-Afghanistan (SOTF-A) and Afghan National Army Special Operations Command-Special Operations Advisory Group (ANASOC-SOAG), in the execution of their mission.

•Trained and advised ANASOC units Staff and Leads to perform their duties and responsibilities independent of Coalition assistance. End goal was to ensure that the leadership and trades specialist were able to be self-sustaining. Teaching the Afghani Facilities Officer how to utilize MS Projects for building and tracking all the construction and facilities projects that they have designated for work for their 5-year plan.

•Trained the Afghani Engineering section and team on all aspects of planning, organizing a, ordering, tracking and implementation of construction principles to make repairs / replacement and new construction to their militaries base in Kabul.

•Created a tracking system for the Engineering section to preform base power plant generators wastewater plant and water / wells, distribution center covering maintenance and contracts for rebuilding of generator, as needed through CPMD.

Parsons Corp, Doha Qatar May 2016 to June 2017

Project Manager / O&M Manager

•Project Manager for the CENTCOM Forward section in Doha Qatar, managing and directing 14 Subject Mater Experts (SME's) that are the First Responders for all of CENTCOM, Doha Qatar’s 23 Facilities, including Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities SCIF's, preforming their daily duties of walk a round's examining facilities, making applicable repairs or submitting Work Orders for repairs to be made by the 379th CE.

•Have functional knowledge of cost controls, contractual and project management of international

construction projects.

•Over the course of 1 year, more than 4500 Work Orders and Repairs were made with a combined savings of $1M by having my team assess, make the repairs / replacements and follow on maintenance as scheduled.

•Managed Parsons Team personnel while working closely with the COTR and Military, ensuring good working relationship and cohesion to allow us to provide the highest of quality and services.

AECOM / URS, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba August 2015 to May 2016

Associate Project / Construction Manager

•GTMO Pier C/Truck Fill Station Replacement Demolition and replacement of Fuel Pier C and Truck Fill Station for NAVFAC as part of GMAC Contract Award. Includes metal sheet pile installation, pipe pile, precast concrete caps and decks, fuel piping, pumping equipment, AFFF Fire Suppression. Responsible as Alternate Project Manager for the construction and managing the contract with NAVFAC SE, schedule, subcontractor coordination, and overseeing compliance with QC/Safety Programs. Value of $32M.

•GTMO Reverse Osmosis Treatment Plant Refurbishment - GMAC Design/Construction Contract for Demolition and replacement of 4 existing RO Units at GTMO. Responsible as Alternate Project Manager for the design/construction including managing the contract with NAVFAC SE, schedule, subcontractor coordination, and overseeing compliance with QC/Safety Programs. Value of $11M.

•All projects were completed ahead of schedule saving the US Government $750K in contractor and time related costs.

Pulau Corp / Raytheon, Camp Scorpion, Kabul, Afghanistan March 2011 to August 2015

Facilities Engineering Advisor / Sr. Training and development specialist

•Managed all aspects of work including meetings with clients, assessed work to be performed on projects that ranged in value from $500K- $39M.

•Responsible for construction and maintenance of all facilities consisting of over 50 buildings and structures on Camp Scorpion, Kabul Afghanistan.

•Directly supervised and trained the Afghani Partnering Unit (APU), mentoring the Facilities Officer, (3) NCO’s as well as (12) select local military personnel / team on all aspects of Construction, O&M and Facilities Management, Drawings and Design of existing as well as future projects through MS Projects and the latest Primavera scheduling software so that they can self-sustain. Additionally, trained designed mock-up for all the trades for Carpentry, HVAC, Plumbing. Electrical with cross training when time for OJT and personnel allowed.

•Completed a $39M Camp Expansion and Training Area working in conjunction with Army Corp Engineers and Local Contractors. Supervised the contractor’s daily activities, monitoring and reporting on progress, quality and safety by undertaking inspections and documenting the findings to ensure that the work was being performed in accordance with the drawings and specifications. Water lines installed throughout the expansion area are HDPE in type, Ductile Iron piping utilized from the Well to the (2) 1M liter Storage Water Tanks.

DynCorp International, Kandahar, Afghanistan February 2010 to February 2011

Certified Jr. Lead Estimator

•Team member of Projects Control in Kandahar Afghanistan estimated various projects, from Water Well Pump Houses to Fire Stations, projects valued from $25K to $25M. Both Ductile Iron and HDPE type water lines were utilized and installed via trenching and jack & bore systems to install.

•Collaborated with Site Managers concerning their camps, prepared Project Planning Estimates (PPE) and worked with them from the final technical evaluation through project completion and turn over.

•Worked as an integral part of a team to complete requested tasks assigned by the US Military, through sub-contracted and self-performed planning while strictly following FAR / DFAR Regulations.

Independent Contractor, Huntsville, Alabama December 2008 to January 2010

Residential & Commercial Construction

•Contracted Residential & Commercial projects varying from concrete work, finish carpentry, building erection, both steel and stick frame.

•Cleared work sites with Heavy Equipment, clearing and grading for proper water drainage / reutilization.

PAE/ Lockheed Martin, Djibouti Africa September 2007 to November 2008

Certified Estimator / Scheduler & Planner

•Estimator. Scheduler & Planner in Djibouti Africa, responsible for estimating all construction projects for the entire base, both conceptually and from drawings from inception through turn over.

•Wrote (SOW’s), prepared and submitted (BOM’s) for projects in value from $25K to $25M, through “Hard Bid and Cost-Plus Bidding”.

•Continually updated all drawings, designs, and concepts, compiled information weekly to meet the needs of the Military and its evolving base design changes.

•Built and tracked schedules and the Master Tracker through MS Projects, updated completed percentages daily, worked with Construction Management to keep all projects on schedule until completed, strictly adhered to Defense Contract Management Authority (DCMA) & FAR/DFAR regulations.

•Construction of the Contractor container living spaces and office buildings. as well as Estimating and Scheduling for the entire project from start to completion.

Kellogg-Brown and Root Construction, Djibouti Africa August 2006 to August 2007

Certified Estimator/ Scheduler & Planner

•Responsible for all construction projects ranging from $25K to $25M, utilized Hard Bid and Cost-Plus Bidding methodologies for Camp Lemonier, Djibouti Africa, worked in Projects Control Office.

•Estimated all projects from conception to finalization, from drawings and designs, wrote (SOW’s), prepared and submitted (BOM’s) built, implemented and continually updated all projects schedules utilizing Primavera and MS Projects to help track percentages daily, worked closely with the Construction Manager to keep all projects on schedule to completion.

•Updated and provided monthly Master Schedule / Sustainment Reports to Corporate Headquarters. Helped to make camp Lemonier and KBR, excel in every audit during my time there.

Alutiiq / Wackenhut Securities, Huntsville, Alabama November 2005 to July 2006

Armed Security Officer

•Ensured proper security measures were followed at all entry points to Redstone Arsenal. Check identification badges and process visitors accordingly.

•Knowledge of specialized operating requirements, methods, and procedures for safeguarding sensitive national defense materials or processes, enforcing specialized personnel access controls, protecting and preventing unauthorized access to areas containing classified research.

•Exercised and applied specialized operating requirements, methods and procedures to protect against sabotage /espionage and theft.

•Knowledge of Intrusion Detection System (IDS) control panel and procedures to implement access and close security zones. Trained how to utilize pressure point control tactics, combined with weapons search and seizure. Annual weapons re-qualification, 9mm.

State Department: Naval Support Unit, Washington, DC January 1998 to February 2001

Physical Security Specialist

•Worked on US Embassies and Consulates in over (80) countries. Mainly Africa, Germany and China. Directly Supervised the Installation and Maintenance of Security Alarms, Access Controls, Camera Systems (CCTV), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Classified Safes and Locks, to include S&G/ XO7/ XO8 & XO9 series Digital Locks. Installed Classified Paper Shredders and Disintegrators and maintained them. DOD Certified as Locksmith and Safe Specialist.

•Conducted detailed security surveys for all security related and electrical modifications and upgrades to (80) Embassies and Consulates for future security up grades, Through MS Projects and Primavera to build schedules & cost prospectus.

•Directly handled the installation and repair of over 500 Forced Entry Ballistic Rated Doors and Windows (FEBR) in American Embassies and Consulates around the world, saving the US Government & Taxpayers over $750K in contractor installation cost.

•Posted in Lagos Nigeria Consulate for 2 years, I serviced and managed all the technical security, electrical and construction at (7) Embassies and Consulates from Abidjan Cote D Ivory to Cameroon. Worked with OBO on facilities and construction related projects for all Embassies and Consulates in my assigned region.

•State Department trained in all electrical and security systems to support US Embassies and Consulates. Supported the OBO as needed to support programs.

•Knowledge of practices, standards, and regulations as they apply to the design and build of U.S. Embassy security enhancements of leased facilities, residential properties, and offsite compounds.

•Training/ Certifications for Department of State Diplomatic Security Service.

United States Navy Seabees, Gulfport Mississippi February 1984 to September 2005

Chief Petty Officer/ Projects / Construction / / Facilities / O&M Management

•Managed and directed teams of up to 150 personnel on projects consisting of: concrete, block and wood, metal frame, and concrete tilt-up, horizontal and vertical construction in various locations around the world to provide contingency and commercial construction to include maintenance and repairs as needed.

•Engineering Department for CJTF Djibouti, Africa, Managing civilian contractors on (11) major projects in Djibouti Africa and Ethiopia: Projects included: Water Treatment Plant restoration, Gode Ethiopia, $350K; Rehabilitated (4) Medical Clinics in Ethiopia and Djibouti, projects totaled $500K; Rehabilitated (6) Schools in Djibouti & Ethiopia, projects totaled $600K, Completed all projects ahead of schedule, saving $200K in contractor cost by my supervising and monitoring the Sub-contractors work.

•QA/ QC, Representative for (6) major construction projects valued at over $4.5M in Puerto Rico, completed all projects ahead of schedule saving the Government and taxpayers $250K in project costs.

•Managed teams in the erection of multiple K-Span Steel Buildings of various sizes, also the erection of 6 various sized Tension Fabric Structures (TFS).

•Managed multiple projects involving concrete roadway construction through MS Projects and Primavera P3 for all existing and new construction of concrete ditches and drainage systems (4) of these projects in the Northern Training Area of Okinawa Japan covering over 100 miles of dense forest.

•Lead and directed training and development of 150 personnel, oversaw electronic record keeping for all evolutions, for specialized classes, weapons qualifications and training, and field exercises.

•Previous management experience with pile driving operations for pier construction to include quay walls, coastal reclamation, concrete abutment’s with dead men, rock protection structures and general marine works constructed as dry works and with the marine environment.

•Design and constructed outdoor shooting ranges for regular and pop-up targets, other training areas to include obstacle courses in Gulfport, MS; Okinawa Japan; Guam.

EDUCATION:

Ashford University

-BA in Organizational Management

Penn Foster College

-Home and Building Inspector, Certified

Career Academy

-Completed Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)

US Military School

- Construction Management, Certified

US State Department

-Physical / Technical Security Specialist (TSS), Certified

- Construction Surveillance Technician (CST), Certified

- Lock Smith and Safes Specialist, DoD Certifications

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

•Attended numerous training courses for Project Planning/ Estimating and Scheduling, Advanced Builder Safety, CQM-C / Quality Control / Assurance, Home & Building Inspections, Access Controls / Locks / Alarms / Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Forced Entry Ballistic Rated Doors & Windows, Fire Marshall and 10 Hr. & 30 Hr. OSHA.

•Operator Licensed: Versatile in most heavy equipment both wheeled and tracked.

Very familiar and confident using all Microsoft Office programs and applications.

•DD214 and references available upon request.

•Possess an active TS Security clearance and passport.

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