Contracts, and Estimating Manager

ERIK C. JOSEPH

San Diego, CA *****

619-***-**** **********@*****.***

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Contract and Staff Manager and U.S. Navy Veteran leveraging 20+ years of proven experience in workforce management supporting Government contracts, estimating, and logistics. Adept at managing organizations of 100+ and coordinating cross-functional teams in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Possessing a comprehensive background in customer service, bid proposal, and budgeting. Managed equipment and assets valued over $10M and executed contracts valued over $4M that mitigated risk and ensured safety and quality. Career supported by a work towards a Bachelors in Business Management (expected May2024) and extensive experience bidding and winning bids that supported contract work for the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard.

Project Coordination

Budget Management

Bid Proposal

Staff Management

Quality Assurance

Budget Management

Coaching & Mentoring

Interpersonal Communication

Microsoft Office Suite

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AMMEX Tank International National City, CA 2017 - 2021

Staff, Contracts, and Estimating Manager

Supervised a staff of 100+ employees and managed projects that provided services, repair, and sanitation to the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, and commercial shipbuilders. Knowledgeable on Federal Acquisition Regulation/Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR/DFAR),solicitation provisions, contract clauses, and the U.S. Government bid proposal process used by all executive agencies for the Department of Defense (DoD) and General Services Administration for their acquisition of supplies and services. Managed staff and administrative functions to include training, professional development, pay, and bonuses. Set daily work priorities to meet fluctuating objectives, ensured the workforce was prepared to meet its missions, and oversaw supporting logistics for the organization. Oversaw employee schedules, workload, and managed organizational equipment and assets valued over $10M.

Developed new procedures and policies to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 that ensured it could safely perform work during the pandemic; created standard operating procedures (SOPs) and policy; ordered and maintained a supply of masks, disinfectants, and other equipment; used Microsoft (MS) Excel and SharePoint to track the impact of COVID-19 on the organization and for senior management

Served as the sole bid writer for the organization; read, evaluated, wrote, and submitted contracts bids in accordance with FAR/DAR guidelines; won and awarded multiple $75K to $3M bids that supported U.S. Government and commercial contracts; negotiated a contract funding dispute with the U.S. Government; providing documentation that identified improper charged activities that saved the organization $80K+

Leveraged superior project management skills to balance multiple, simultaneous priorities while navigating strict contract requirements and hard deadlines in a fast-paced, mission-critical setting

Drove continuous improvement across all functional areas; proactively investigated current practices and analyzed employee performance and contract timeline metrics to identify areas of concern, risk, trends, and developed actionable solutions to streamline processes and optimize efficiency to maximize profit

Managed COVID-19 cleaning and mitigation services to various commercial organization that were tailored to each business’ unique requirements; services included sterilization and deep cleaning of all interior and exterior surfaces

Delphinus Engineering Chula Vista, CA 2016 - 2017

Project Manager

Oversaw a variety of U.S. Government ship repair projects and alterations in Delphinus’ core competency of Alteration Installation. Managed 6 Teams that satisfied work for ship alternating contracts and ensured each Team accomplish all tasks to meet contracts requirements. Resolved any issue or problem elevated by Team Leaders. Managed various projects that provided upgrades, alternation, and the installation of U.S. Navy communications,

ERIK JOSEPH, PG 2

Project Manager continued

fire-fighting, lifesaving, and temperature control equipment and systems.

Developed and implemented the Quality Assurance (QA) program for the organization that ensured all contract work performed by each Team was inspected prior to completion and met all requirements listed in the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) prior to completion

Supported a $100M+DoD contract that replaced that the existing Scott Emergency Escape Breathing Device (EEBDs) with new Ocenco devices on 17 U.S. Navy warships in San Diego; project was completed on time

Super Welding of Southern California San Diego, CA 2016 - 2016

Operations Director

Managed 30+ welders, technicians, and metal workers that provided superior welding and fabrication services to Government and commercial maritime customers. Services included expertise and advanced technology in CNC machining, waterjet cutting, and metal forming. Managed the shop’s daily workload and performed QA checks on all work to ensure it met CDRLs before delivery to customers.

Provided customers written quotes for work requests based on provided blue prints, written requests, or Government work repair requests

Successful bid and awarded $10M+ U.S. Coast Guard contract to manufactured and install ventilation systems and ship board deck equipment completing on time and under budget

Ensured the staff of welders maintained their certifications in Naval Sea Systems Command, ABS, and AWS and maintained their ability to weld SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, GTAW, Copper-Nickel, and perform non-destructive testing

Action Cleaning Corporation San Diego, CA 2010 - 2016

General Manager

Coordinated the efforts of 80+ staff members that provided marine and industrial tank-cleaning services in San Diego. Managed a 60,000+ square foot warehouse and maintenance on 20+ vehicles and equipment. Promoted to be the Operations Director of Super Welding of Southern California when owner of Action Cleaning purchased it.

Cross-trained staff leveraging unique identified skill sets; fostered positive staff relationships through effective communication, training, and developmental coaching; trained junior technicians on how to maintain and repair equipment; developed and implemented the QA program for the organization that ensured repairs by junior technicians were inspected by senior technicians

Bid and negotiated 500+ Government and civilian contracts that increased the business’s revenue from $1.2M to $6M over the course of 6 years

U.S. Navy San Diego, CA 1996 - 2010

Damage Controlman

As Damage Controlman First Class (E-6) coordinated the efforts of 100+ personnel accomplishing over 10,000 hours of maintenance and repair to ships damage control and fire fighting systems to include AFFF, Water Mist, Halon, fixed CO2 systems and Damage Control watertight integrity. Managing shipboard damage control readiness through maintenance, repairs, and training of assigned shipboard personnel and equipment

Cross-trained personnel leveraging unique identified skill sets improving overall shipboard damage control knowledge and effectiveness.

Achieved highest damage control readiness rating on waterfront with a 98% overall effectiveness score.

Built the damage control petty officer division maintenance and tag-out database on three vessels ensuring all maintenance and tag-out procedures were inputted into the shipboard maintenance management system.

Provided training and direction to the shipboard Damage Control Training Team as Lead Damage Controlman

Accomplished various duties as ships Fire Marshal to include shipboard fire and safety inspections ensuring proper stowage for sea and no fire hazards.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Business Management National University (expected May 2024)

CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Instructor Afloat Training Group (ATG)

Damage Controlman U.S. Navy

Damage Control Repair Party Leader ATG

Shipboard Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Defense Operations and Training Specialist ATG

Operational Risk Management U.S. Navy

CLEARANCE

Previously held a Top Secret

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