Program Manager Project Engineer
Resume:
KELLY HIGGINS
Carle Place, NY ***** 347-***-**** **********@*****.***
Professional Summary
Successful Project/Contracts Manager bringing skills in risk management, contract lifecycle and service coordination. Administers contract terms effectively by continuously tracking progress and deliverables. Effective at handling simultaneous contract timelines and maintaining strict schedules. Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals and working in unpredictable and fluid environments. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to make projects succeed.
Skills
Contract Negotiation
Budgeting
RFIs, RFPs, COs, NTPs, NDAs, Proposals
Attention to Detail
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Technical (engineering) Experience in Aerospace and Nuclear Industries
Flexible and Adaptable
Project planning and development
Multi-Site Operations
Contract Review and Recommendations
Change Control Processes
Federal Government Contracting (FAR,DFAR)
Work History
AAR Aviation Services – Garden City, NY 06/2022 to present
Senior Contracts Manager
Review and negotiations of existing and initiating contracts for compliance and special terms or conditions.
Contractual review and control for change orders, notices to proceed, amendments and renewals.
Oversight of ongoing work for compliance and education of the workforce about requirements.
Advisor to senior management about legal ramifications of contractual content.
Ensuring compliance with FAR/DFAR provisions.
Preparation of company pass-through contractual requirements to subcontractors.
Development and writing of Terms and Conditions, contractual letters and detailed Proposals.
Research relating to new business development.
K2 International LTD – Washington, DC (working in Iraq) 01/2020 to 03/2022
Senior Contracts Manager (self-employed contractor)
Mitigated business risks by analyzing contracts' potential impacts and avoiding unfavorable terms.
Tracked contracts for management and issued regular reports covering current status and upcoming milestones.
Monitored contracts' performance to detect non-compliance with terms and deficient returns and organize proactive resolutions.
Analyzed new laws and regulations to identify required changes and proactively adjust systems.
GSI Business Services – Baghdad, Iraq 09/2009 to 01/2020
Senior Contracts Manager (self-employed contractor)
Provided management oversight and operational control of assigned programs valued at 20-100 million dollars.
Involved in all phases of the contract life cycle, beginning with RFP review and progressing through proposal development, project initiation, monitoring and control, communications and closure.
Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
Negotiated and administered building and service contracts for infrastructure and heavy construction business.
Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
U.S. Air Force Center For Engineering – Baghdad, Iraq 08/2005 to 08/2009
Program Manager (Contractor)
Directed 10 simultaneous projects to boost business growth by 150%.
Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
Tracked and reported program results to customers and stakeholders to facilitate change management activities.
Devised tools and benchmarks to improve team performance and monitor production.
Participated in LEAN and Six Sigma events and routinely looked for processes to apply LEAN concepts.
Country Contracts Manager, 06/2003 to 06/2005
Eurest Support Services Worldwide (ESS) (contractor) – Baghdad, Iraq
Managed 12 KBR service contracts for military dining facilities and 9 direct government contracts
Oversaw contract extensions, change notices, corrective action requests .
Collected and compiled daily operational metrics from all sites to address out compliance.
Participated in weekly meetings with the key Contract Managers from our KBR business and US Government Contracting Officers for our direct US Government work (FAR/DFAR).
Prepared detailed project proposals to address all aspects of the RFP Statements of Work.
Senior Mechanical/Fluids Project Engineer, 02/1988 to 06/2003
National Technical Systems/Wyle Laboratories (merged) – Huntsville, AL
Hydraulic power units, fittings, connections, control valves and motors/actuators
Hydraulic shuttle valves, needle valves, ball valves, relief valves
Flow and pressure measurement
Gas flow control and extreme environmental simulations
Materials compatibility and pipe welding specifications
Development of operating instructions and procedures
High-pressure (>5000psi) water, steam and gas flow testing
Extensive knowledge and experience with pressure safety valves (PSVs) and Pressure Relief Valves (PRVs) for all common flow media (hydraulics, gas, water/seawater, exotic fluids).
Motor Operated, Hydraulic Operated and Power Operated Valves (MOVs, HOVs, POVs)
Hydraulic system construction and repair
ASME Piping work (B31.1) including flange and gasket operations
Pressure sealing systems such as o-ring, d-ring, hex-ring, CG and R type spiral wound gaskets
Servo-hydraulic systems to regulate high-volume flow control valves
Resistance heaters, high-pressure pumps and sophisticated flow control operators, such as Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) interface systems
Ball, butterfly, globe, gate, cage and throttling valve design, construction and operation
Hydraulic actuators and motors - installation, operation and repair
Gas-fired high temperature fluid delivery devices
Tubing bending, flaring, sizing cleaning and specification
AN, MS, Swage-Lock, and AminCo (Ultra-High Pressure) tubing work
Janotrol, Marman and Pressure Science air ducting work
High volume gas and water pump operations and maintenance
U.S. Army Reserve Command 07/1986 to 07/2008
Lieutenant Colonel
Enlisted in 1986 as Medic and X-Ray Technologist. Attended OCS and commissioned in 1989.
Commanded and developed Chemical, Military Police and Administrative Support personnel for military operations.
Commanded and developed Chemical, Military Police and Administrative Support personnel for military operations.
Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
Prepared and delivered investigative reports and briefings.
Oversaw teams planning, implementing and realigning field and base operational strategies.
Directed collection, organization and application of field intelligence and combat data to enhance troop safety and operational success.
Education
Ph.D.: International Business Management 12/2013
Atlantic International University - Honolulu, HI
MBA: Management Science, 07/1993
Warren National University (Warren National) – Cheyenne, WY
Bachelor of Science: Management of Technology (Business), 11/1991
Kennedy-Western University (Warren National) - Boise, ID
Command and General Staff College: Sr. Military Officer Course, 09/1996
U.S. Army War College, - Ft. Leavenworth, KS
Chemical Officer Advanced Course: Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Weapons Expert, 08/1994
U.S. Army Chemical School - Ft. McClellan, AL
Chemical Officer Basic Course: Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Weapons Expert, 03/1990
U.S. Army Chemical School - Ft. McClellan, AL
Officer Candidate School, 08/1989
The California Military Academy -San Louis Obispo, CA
Certifications
Program Management Professional PgMP - PMI - 2009-Present
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner ACP- 2022
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