Darrel Hickman

AIRPORT PROJECT MANAGEMENT, FIELD ENGINEER, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

Education

MS, Urban/Regional Planning, California State University, San Francisco, CA BSCE, Civil Engineering, Bishkek School of Architecture/Engineering BA, Urban Studies/Urban Economics. San Francisco State College, San Francisco, CA AA, Architecture, Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, CA Landscape Architecture (L.A.R.E. Qualified), U.C. Berkeley, Berkeley, CA. Registrations/Certifications

Prior General Building/General Engineering Contractor License, Commercial/Residential

OSHA, ISO, UBC, ICO, IBC, Quality Assurance, Financial Programs, Cost Engineering, Scheduling Programs

Microsoft/Windows 7, XP Vista, Board Design, CAD/Micro Station, GIS Survey Management Software Real Estate

Assessment, Life Cycle Maintenance, Cost Feasibility and Quality/Risk Management Programs EPC, Diverse Management Skills, Contract Liaison & Project Resolution

LEED/USGBC, New Construction 2.2, Federal Emergency Management & Relief Programs

Project Editorials in Architectural, Island Homes, South Bay Homes and Gardens Magazines

DOD Training Programs providing Base Security Design Systems, Anti-Terrorism Programs, Nuclear Munitions Programs. ACES Real Property, PACES (Tri System Cost Estimating, DOD Contract Programs,1391 funding

Department of Defense Security Clearance

Department of Homeland Security – FEMA Inspector Years of Experience 17

Professional Summary

A Broad Range of Airport Planning & Building Experience A Base Community, Aviation Planner with an excellent track record in Design, Land-use Development, Site Planning and Construction oversight of Airfield and Airport facilities. A Base Planner with specialized and technical experience in development of

; Airport Obstructions/Waiver Program, Runways, Taxiways, Ramps, Hangars, Fuel Bladder and Hydrant Systems, Fuel line upgrades, All Airfield Lighting to include Ramp Areas, Control Towers, Command Center, Nuclear Storage, Hot Cargo Pad, Ramp Parking Layout, Signage/Markings/Rubber Removal, Access Roads, Storm Drainage Systems, Security Systems, NASA airfield design/construction guidelines and all Utilities and Communications systems. Project Experience support by “specialized skills and academic details” in resume

Leadership experience heading multi-disciplined engineering staff members in Project deliverables supporting Commander’s Missions for the Air Force, Army, Navy and Marine Corps.

New Conceptual Designs, Renovations, Restructuring, Functional land planning of Airports.

Plan, Design and Construct Utility Systems and Infrastructure for facilities for Private and Military Installations, both International and Domestic.

Planning experience in both the private and military sector; Function Land-use Plans, Regional Plans for Base Consolidation, Space Planning for expansion and resource allocation, Base Community Planner developing General and Master Plans and Airfield Planning.

Familiar with FAA, IATA codes and requirements in the Planning, Design and Construction of Terminals and Airfield to include Military Airfield operations and aviation regulations.

Airport Site Planning, Development Process, Functional Land-use Studies, Community participation programs, Zoning, Airfield obstruction, Electronic Communications Systems, ILS for positioning, frequency testing, Develop Architectural and Quality Assurance Guidelines for Developers, Contractors an QA/QC Construction project management for Design/Design 1

Specifications, Materials, Equipment.

Clear ‘informative communications’, synthesize, analyzing data supported by engineering quantitative calculations in supporting decision making in completion of a quality project.

Creative concepts with experience in design delivery in Adobe Suite, CADD, Photoshop, Sketch-up and Field designs.

Diverse participants working with Host Nations Governments and Defense Departments, sometimes conflicting input in holding up the process, sometimes personal retribution requires professionalism finalizing the Contracts and Agreements in support of our Defense Department.

Skills and proficiency in shoreline design and development of piers, ports, coastal jetties, storm surge walls, elevated roadways and rail conveyor system.

Management and Project oversight of ArcGIS Surveys and Mapping utilizing contracted A&E Specialty Design firms.

Knowledge of Naval and Marine Corps ECONPACK and eProjects having reviewed and developed new projects in NAVFAC PACES Cost Engineering System.

Selected Additional Experience

Project/Contract Experience

DH & Associates Private Consultant – Manhattan Beach, CA 05/14-08/16 AS, INC. Consulting firm specializing in Civil, Structural Design, Development and Cost/Quantity Surveys, working with Investors, Developers, Contractors reviewing and validating Contract details while presenting viable options supporting course of action.

CH2M HILL Facilities Planner – Honda NA, Torrance, CA 11/13-05/14 Plan, Design and Manage Corporate Campus Facilities, Utilities/infrastructure. Development of Nationwide Projects; Distribution Centers, Private Jet Hangars, EPA Test/Emissions Control Facilities, Upgrade Fire Hydrant Systems meeting current code requirements, Space Planning for ‘vehicle modelling’, design development of CNG Fuel Stations,

DynCorp Construction Manager – USAF Transit Center, Manas, Kyrgyzstan 07/11-07/13 Application of FAA, IATA Code requirements, Operating regulations. Plan, Design and Construct Airport Facilities and Airfield Projects to include; replacement of 720 LF of existing 13,800 LF runway, 185,000 of connector taxiways and ramp area, extend ramp and taxiway lighting, Control Tower, Fuel Bladder System, Fire Station, Troop Processing Warehouses, Airfield paint/Marking and signage. Analyze Flight and Airfield Operations. Manage and direct Contractors to comply to intense schedules, procedures, and field operations in meeting clients/user needs. RMS Planner, Real Property Manager – Ali Al Salem, Kuwait 01/11-07/11 Knowledge of the Air Force Planning Process and similar programs associated to the Navy and Marines. Certification in ACES Programming, Asset and Real Property Management. Airfield Operations facilities, FAA Airfield Obstructions/Waiver resolution, Plan ECP’s for Base and Airfield, size and type of aircraft, Design ramp layout, Maintenance Hangers and pads, designed from “functional land-use” study for airport expansion.

BAH Master Planner - USAD Humphreys, USACE, South Korea 09/09-12/10 Master Plan development of Garrison expansion by 2400 acres for both “horizontal and Vertical” development. Plan to include; demolition, renovation of existing facilities, utilities/infrastructure, Airfield/Runway expansion, Fuel system, roadways, Base AT/FP Security System. Landscape Design for Community Center and Support functions for; Schools, Shopping Center, Theater, Gym and Sports fields. Construct multi-story Administrative, Hospital, Housing. Develop Architectural Design and Guidelines and Standards for all facilities. 2

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Develop Architectural Design Guidelines and Standards for all Garrison. Implement QA/QC Process requiring compliance of Developers and Contractors. Conduct Town Hall Meetings to address interest and concerns of Base Military and Dependents. PARSONS Project Planner/Cost Engineer – NAVFAC SW, San Diego, CA 08/08-09/09 Utilize NAVFAC Tri System Cost System to evaluate Project Scope and Cost to fund projects, analyze inflated cost of current market values for labor and materials. Manage multi-disciplined Engineering Project Team in review Client/user requirements, policies and regulations key for both the Navy and the Marine Corps. Manage Award Process for 1391 funding using MILCON, Sabre and USACE. Range of Projects; Military Housing, Simulated Training Center, Amphibious ocean docking, roads, utilities, supply depot and processing centers. Airfield Projects at Mira Mar MCAS; Fire Suppression System for Maintenance Hangars, Jet Wash Racks for Jets, Oil/Water Separation System, demo and replace 60,000 SF hangar support ramps. PARSONS Construction QA/QC - Los Angeles Air Force Base, El Segundo, CA 12/07-03/08 Manage multiple QA Plans providing oversight of Base Security in building of ‘perimeter fence’, Electronic Surveillance, Entry Control Points (ECP), Vehicle Inspection Station and multi-level parking. Evaluate Contractor performance, weekly progress meetings, review field Safety and Environmental meetings while also maintaining Schedule, Budget, Schedule, Budget and performance evaluation. Conduct weekly field. USPS Facilities Engineer - U.S. Postal Service Contract, Southern California 04/07-12/07 Facilities Assessment of all Postal Facilities and Site conditions. Evaluate MEP Deficiencies, Code and ADA requirements and create Cost Estimate, Reconciliation, Evaluating Life Cycle program. Utilize Cost estimates obtaining quantitative means to validate Real Property values associated to Lease Program. WORLEY Land-use Planner, Construction Project Manager, Quality Assurance and Assistant to Project Parsons Director - Ma’aden, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia 07/06-04/07 Develop Functional Site Land-use Plan for Industrial/Chemical Site and all Facilities; Proficient skills in shoreline design and development of deep water ports, piers coastal jetties, storm surge walls, elevated roadways and freight rail conveyor system. power, desalination plants, Phosphate Aluminum smelter, Freight railway

“switch yard’, highways, infrastructure and utilities. Manage diverse Engineering Groups from a variety of countries, support ‘high yield’ Clients and Investor Ensuring investments along with project progress. Unique setting communicating, resolving and avoiding conflict with authorities at all levels. PARSONS EPC Project Manager – Los Angeles Air Force Base, El Segundo, CA 07/05-07/06 Act as Administrative Planning Manager working from a ‘broad range’ of engineering and architectural theories to be supported by QA/QC Standards in building; Command, Administration and support facilities utilities and site development of all infrastructure.

Maintain direct communication with Client, all players, in managing Developer, Contractor, Sub Contractors in addressing RFI/RFC’s. The LAAFB Space Command Center was the first of it kind as Federal land was exchanged for ‘design and building services which was a success since the entire project was built to Clients design, on time and under budget.

USACE Senior Construction Project Manager, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. 01/05-07/05 Plan, Design, Review Bid Process and Award Contracts to a variety of Foreign 3

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Contractors. Flexible and capable in adapting to changing precedents established by Country Commander. Ability to handle multiple projects throughout Kuwait with projects ranging from; Airfield repairs of 73,600 SF of runway. Airfield and ramp lighting, Helicopter Landing Pads & Mats at perimeter bases, Maintenance hangars, Airfield perimeter security system, roads, storm drainage, barracks, community center, dental/medical, administration facilities. Manage the ‘design and development’ for self-contained US Army Post with separate Entry Control points and perimeter fencing separating activities from the Navy and Air Force. The ‘New Town’ was constructed using “Relocatable Modular Buildings” which were built and trucked from three countries outside Kuwait Planners Base Community Planner – U.S. Air Force, Moron Air Base, Spain 12/03-01/02 Architects Moron was unique having been a “caretaker installation” for nearly 75 years. Intent to Plan, Engineers Design Project Concepts as part of the Base Master Plan. Work directly with Base Commander in support of his

“Mission Essential” Goals while working on Host Nation Installations and Bases, assuring compliance with Spanish Government Military of Defense. The Airport was given priority concentrating on the 11,800 LF runway supporting B-36’s, 47’s and 52’s C-5’s and the KC135. Repairs to damaged sections of runway as a resulting from poor drainage, heavy weighted aircraft and outdated touch down zone with 94,000 SF concrete replacement. Repair and or replace arresting gear systems. Design and build new fuel hydrant system in conjunction with replacement of 198,000 SF of ramp and adjoining taxiways along with airfield lighting. Renovate PAX terminal, Airport Operations Facility and upgrade electrical systems in Control Tower. Community participation was a priority working with Military Personnel and families to design and construct; military flight crew housing, family housing, library, Gym Athletic fields, Shopping Center, Hospital and Fuel Station. Roads and Landscaped corridors as part of the Functional Land-use Plan. Update FAA requirements, removal of Airfield Obstructions, site development of

‘Hot Cargo Pad’, redirect airfield traffic flow allowing for Spain to bring in Squadron of ‘Eurofighter Typhoon’. Water Quality was a Priority Project. Potable water was the main concern at Moron as the water was contaminated by pesticides and fertilizers. Required testing, new wells in concert with clear communications with the Government and the Farming Community in support of our drilling and water reclamation programs. Still another unique aspect at Moron, it was one of three alternative landing strips for NASA Space Program. Involve Air Force Personnel and work closely with NASA Team members in preparation of runway and airfield requirements and along with coordination of drills and exercises during periodic visits. DH & Planner/Consultant – SE Asia & Pacific Rim Countries, Honolulu, HI. 03/02-12/03 Associates Own Private Corporation leading a diverse Planning Team initiating client Contacts in Vietnam, Laos, Philippines and Cambodia. Master Planning, Transportation and Infrastructure Planning, Facilities Design Concepts and Management in ‘build outs’ working closely with governments in the North and the South. Privatizing local economy enabling ability to join WTO. TREND Base Community Planner – LAAFB, El Segundo, CA 04/01-03/02 TEC Master Plan and Space Planning for future demolition and relocation Space Administrative Command Center. Synthesize data collected from Air Force Personal located at two Bases utilizing skills in developing Utility Systems and Space Planning for Command and Administrative support, and personnel supporting the Aero 4

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Development of construction documents as part of construction process for both horizontal and vertical projects. Conduct physical assessments of all ‘user needs’ ensuring workable solutions, interacting with Municipal, County, State and Federal Government agencies.

TEC Environmental Planner – U.S. Navy Command Center, San Diego, CA 10/00-04/01 Facility Planning/Assessment in support of NAVFAC SW Annual Fiscal Budget. Organize and direct 36 team members in conducting physical evaluation of all government facilities and site infrastructure for NAVFAC SW Headquarters, Mira Mar MCAS, Barstow, Camp Pendleton, and Yuma. Assessment Technics centered on data collection, construction means and qualitative methods supporting deliverable criteria in final summary. Facility Maintenance Programs were outdated with limited preventive maintenance and care contributing to higher level of metrics performance leading to failed systems.

Vinnell Base Community Planner – Incirlik AFB, Incirlik, Turkey 7/99-02/01 Brown Coordinate USAFE Master Plan with NATO Planner Turkish Ministry of Defense. Update

& Root General and Component Plans with major focus on Airport and Airfield Projects; construct new runway, taxiways, and ramps supporting new fighter hangars with nuclear storage capacity, control tower, ‘hardened’ communications and command center, access roads, and Airfield Security due to NATO Nuclear Storage. Installation of “specialized security fencing”, along with manned lookout towers and ‘security netting ’, along with controlled electronic surveillance were a key part to Mission essential objectives, provided a unique situation and working relationship while on this Host Nation Base. Special procedures required in working with Turkish Ministry of Defense, NATO and US Department of Defense. Darrel Hickman, Design Build Contractor; General Engineering/General Building Contracting Corporation, Hawaii, Arizona, California 06/1981 - 06/1999

Scope of Projects centered on Civil, Structural and Landscape, Hardscapes and Pools. I have held licenses in three states; Hawaii, Arizona and California. In addition to Commercial and Residential Building, Landscape, Water Designs were designed and built during this period.

I qualified for the Landscape Architectural License (L.A.R.E.) having taken the exam with two sections remaining. Once I relocated my Corporations, Arizona did not have mutual reciprocity for qualifications. Scope of Projects centered on Civil, Structural and Landscape, Hardscapes and Pools. I have held Contractor licenses in three states; Hawaii, Arizona and California. My Landscape, Civil and Structure Design of Reinforced Concrete Projects covers this time period was both ‘horizontal and vertical’. I qualified for the Landscape Architectural License (L.A.R.E.) having taken the exam with two sections remaining. Corporate locations Hawaii and Arizona did not have mutual reciprocity for qualifications. Commercial Projects; coastal resort development, hotels, marinas and yacht harbors. Plan, Design and Construct; bulkheads, groins, seawalls with reinforced concrete and rocks. Residential Projects consisted of large scale ‘site development’ for Facilities, Landscapes, Hardscapes. Commercial Projects; coastal resort development, hotels, marinas and yacht harbors. Plan, Design and Construct; bulkheads, groins, seawalls with reinforced concrete and rocks. Residential Projects; ‘site development’ for Facilities, Landscapes, Hardscapes. Hickman - 5

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