Construction Manager

CHRISTOPHER THOMPSON

Address: **** ** **** ***., *********, WA 98664

Email: *************@*****.***

Phone: 210-***-****

U.S. Citizen

Objective: To expand and provide my professional and personal skills and service as a Retired US Army Officer and Combat Veteran to the greater Vancouver area as a permanent second career.

Availability to Interview: 15 March 2023

Availability to Work: 15 March 2023

First Career Experience Summary:

18+ years’ experience as a Mid-Level Project Manager within the engineer, contracting, budgeting, quality control, and technical skills arenas as an assigned military officer within the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to whom is now retired from military service. I conducted additional operation management responsibilities as a coffee plant manager following my retirement.

14+ years’ experience as a Senior Operations Manager handling and responsible for organizations between 50-4000 members.

10+ years’ experience of refined skills as a negotiator and liaison between independent contractors, supervisors, and clients to ensure maximum effectiveness of resources of time, money, and quality of all types of projects

Exhibit superb flexibility and skills of being to adapt on work within the Federal and Non-Governmental Agencies based on substantial experience of understanding the various government systems used for completion of projects with complete autonomy without supervision

Established reliability, loyalty, and dedication to organizations, while maintaining a strong sense of hard work dedication and very high level of moral ethical code.

SIGNIFICANT FIRST AND SECOND CAREER WORK EXPERIENCE

Café de Indio, Inc (Coffee Production), Tegucigalpa, Honduras Hours Per Week: 40.

Senior Operations Manager

(March 2013 to December 2014)

Key Skills: Operations Management, Contract Management, Budgetary Review, Facilities Management, Sales and Service

Responsibilities: Senior manager for exportation of coffee products for United States consumption and factory production. Included requirements for expansion of new contracts and markets into the United States. Worked as the primary representative for social interaction with new clients. Plant responsibilities included machinery overhaul, plant production, efficiency, quality control and assurance to meet necessary production deadlines and maintain equipment in operational order.

Selected Accomplishments:

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Successfully managed an annual budget of $40 million during the first year of operation

Increased the annual profit margin of production efficiency by 6% (or $2.5 million)

Hand selected by senior management for the responsibility to expand markets within the United States.

Established four additional contracts for sales estimating $5 million of product

Streamlined operations to save an estimated 1000 man-hours with continued equipment operation in the first six months.

United States Army, Sato Cano (Palmerola) Air Base, Honduras. Hours Per Week: 40-60.

Director of Engineering, Joint Task Force Bravo, Republic of Honduras (Major) (June 2011 to June 2012)

Key Skills: Operations Management, Contract Management, General Engineering, Geotechnical Surveys, Construction Engineering, Project Planning, Project Management, Resource Allocation, Facilities Construction, Construction Cost Estimates, Engineer Training & Certification Programs

Responsibilities: Chief of Future Operations and Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Joint Task Force responsible for the Central American region within the United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM). Directed engineer operations and staff, ensuring effective integration of engineer tasks with Task Force objectives. Led project planning, resourcing, and management for various construction, survey, and general engineering projects. Oversaw safety, security, and force protection efforts.

Selected Accomplishments:

Delivered mission-critical engineer expertise for construction and life support of three Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) in Honduras contributing to long-term regional goals; responsible for construction estimates, contract management with third party foreign construction companies, primary life support facilities (water, power, sewer, housing), transportation and road networks, helicopter maintenance, and aerial lift capability estimated at $5.5M.

Spearheaded implementation of sustainable, streamlined planning processes increasing efficiency and saving the operations department an average of 20+ hours per week.

Contributed to development of Joint Task Force battle rhythm resulting in increased awareness of key events by providing engineer expertise to government of Honduras.

Managed planning, execution, and logistics for counter-organized crime / narcotics operations and humanitarian/disaster relief operations and exercises.

Orchestrated development and implementation of Task Force certification program emphasizing operational-level planning; assisted with creation and launch of Central America Survey and Assessment Team (CSAT) training & certification program in response for Regional Central American natural disasters resulting in streamlined partnership with USAID, other Non-Governmental Agencies (NGOs), the Republic of Honduras, and other Central America countries.

United States Army, Fort Drum, NY, USA /Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan. Supervisor: BG Willard M. Burleson III, 913-***-**** (contact aide or secretary for appointment) or

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COL Thomas S. Matsel, DSN 314-***-**** (contact secretary for appointment). Hours Per Week: 40-100.

Brigade Combat Team (BCT) Engineering Officer (Major) (June 2009 to June 2011)

Key Skills: Combat Engineering, Construction Engineering, Engineering Operations Management Geotechnical Surveys, Land Use Agreements, Construction Cost Estimates, Contract Management, Facilities Construction, Project Planning, Project Management, Resource Allocation, Engineer Training & Certification Programs

Responsibilities: Served as Primary Engineer Planner providing subject matter expertise and guidance for 3600-member BCT with deployment to Afghanistan. Led integration and synchronization of engineering tasks with strategic plans and operations with a focus on mobility, counter-mobility, survivability, force protection, counter IED, and construction contracting. Planned, staffed, and managed construction, engineering, and geotechnical survey projects. Managed security and safety of deployed and state-side teams.

Selected Accomplishments:

One of the primary lead engineers supporting all international and United States military and civilian contractors (10K+ personnel) in providing life support requirements for the region to continue combat operations.

Managed a daily average of 500 ongoing construction projects over 12-month period in Northern Afghanistan valued at $800M+ in a geographic area the size of Michigan within 19 specific locations which included all primary measures of life support including water, prime power, sewer, housing, command and control, operations, medical, dental, communications, security, and personal hygiene.

Interfaced with United States Corps of Engineers (USACE) to provide scope, planning, and estimates of a $4.5M MILCON main highway network for regional logistical transport for the Republic of Afghanistan between Kunduz and Mazar-i-Sharif.

Responsible as the United States Army lead agent in construction contract negotiations and technical assessments of capabilities in conjunction with the North Afghanistan Regional Contract Office

Conducted detailed assessment of Fort Drum facilities base management and initiated $1M+ in projects within first 60 days of return from Afghanistan at Fort Drum, New York to immediate restoration of operations and training, including barracks housing and vehicle maintenance.

Interfaced between incoming and outgoing BCTs to ensure seamless transition of facilities and contract management for full continuity; advised incoming leadership on complex combat environment.

Partnered with international, local, and US resources to plan and execute key projects involving complex contracting, funding, land use, and contractor oversight requirements.

Commended for instrumental contributions in establishing and constructing Regional Command – North Infrastructure.

United States Army, Fort Lewis, WA, USA/Baghdad, Iraq. Hours Per Week: 40-100.

Senior Engineering Planner, Operations (G3) (Major) (May 2006 to June 2008)

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Key Skills: Engineering Planning, Construction Cost Estimates, Project Management, Project Planning, Construction Engineering, Facilities Engineering, Team Leadership, International Cooperation

Responsibilities: Held responsibility for all engineer planning of (US) Corps exercises and operations. Managed integration of Geospatial Analysis Detachment into planning cycle. Served as liaison with USACE and I (US) Corps Planning Team. Ensured integration of USACE Foreign Emergency Support Teams (FEST) teams in all exercises to provide on-going training opportunities. Attended ASEL conferences and represented engineer-related training needs.

Selected Accomplishments:

Assumed responsibility for vital engineer planning efforts to ensure readiness for future deployments and operational needs.

Performed detailed engineer estimate and presented justification to revise engineer deployment list and task organization for multiple contingency plans in the Continental United States, South Korea, and Europe.

Facilitated integration of geospatial intelligence products to provide clear picture of terrain resulting in improved decision making.

Developed Joint Mission Essential Task List (JMETL) synchronized with current doctrines for engineer construction and planning as relevant to military operations for I Corps, United States Army. The results increased the effective understanding of integration by other combat branches in the provided areas of general construction, bridging, and road construction.

Created and implemented new engineer training program focused on supporting operations in Iraq and training new construction and combat engineer operations.

Selected by Commanding General to serve as Multi-National Corps-Iraq (MNC-I) Liaison Officer with three-star Multi-National Support Training Command-Iraq (MNSTC-I) and Coalition Military Assistance Transition Team (CMA-TT) for two years.

Provided advice and guidance on priorities and operations, force generation and training missions, and requirements for seamless mission execution. Coordinated with adjacent multi-national commands and interagency partners as necessary.

Played key role in synchronizing numerous projects improving Iraqi Army readiness, including revising logistics system, Unit Set Fielding for two brigades, and transfer of 8500 up-armored vehicles.

Supported development of Iraqi Army school system, as well as planning & implementation of base camps.

United States Army, Fort Lewis, WA, USA. Hours Per Week: 40-60.

Engineer Battalion Operations (S3) Operations Officer (Major) (January 2005 to May 2006)

Key Skills: Team Leadership, Operations Management, Strategic Planning, Engineer Training & Evaluation Programs, Interpersonal Communication

Responsibilities: Prepared and enhanced pre-mobilization readiness of 24+ Reserve component divisional and non-divisional, mechanized, light, construction, bridging, firefighting, and prime powering engineer units. Supported mobilization of Defense

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Support to Civil Authorities (DSCA) operations as lead Department of Defense unit for providing military liaison support to the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC).

Selected Accomplishments:

Conducted preparation of plans, orders, and logistics to train 1500+ soldiers on individual combat fighting skills for Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom.

Developed engineer planning, schematics, and estimates, and oversaw final technical and oversaw contract construction review for defense live-fire permanent firing range for vehicles and personnel for all tenant and deployed units; subsequently incorporated as permanent facility still in use.

Oversaw coordination with calendar management, schedule deconfliction, and available resource maximization to streamline training and prepare 35 reserve units for combat in operations and logistics at the command level.

Activated, resourced, and mobilized the Engineer Battalion to provide 150 soldiers for the immediate response for the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) and effectively provided support to combat wild fires during the 2005 season. The results ensured the safety of over 50 homes in the Central Washington region.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Observer Controller/Training Engineer Team Chief (CPT) ~ United States Army, Fort Lewis, WA, USA, 2004 to 2005

Recruiting Company Commander (CPT) ~ United States Army, Yakima, WA, USA, 2002 to 2004

Construction Engineer Training Commander (CPT) ~ United States Army, Gulfport Naval Center, Gulfport, MI, 2000 to 2002

Combat Engineer Training Company Commander (CPT) ~ United States Army, Fort Leonard Wood, MO, USA, 1999 to 2000

Company Executive Officer (1LT) ~ United States Army, Fort Wainwright, AK, USA, 1997 to 1999

Facility Plans & Estimating Engineer (1LT) ~ United States Army, Fort Wainwright, AK, USA, 1997

Vertical / Horizontal Construction Platoon Leader (1LT) ~ United States Army, Fort Wainwright, AK, USA, 1995 to 1997

Maintenance / Grounds Caretaker, Patient Escort (Volunteer) ~ Department of Veteran Affairs, Erie VA Medical Center, Erie, PA, USA 2015

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, 1994

Pennsylvania State University – University Park, PA

155 semester hours

3.38 CGPA

Master of Science in Construction Management, 2000

Missouri University of Science and Technology – Rolla, MO

3.2 CGPA

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JOB-RELATED TRAINING

US Army Command and General Staff College, 2008-2009

Joint Operations and Planning Graduate College (International), 2009

US Army Recruiting and Retention School, 2002

Combined Arms and Services Staff School, 1999

Engineer Advanced Captain’s Career Course, US Army Engineer School, 1999

Engineer Officer Basic Course, US Army Engineer School, 1995

Randy Fromm School of Electronics (1992)

Licenses

Professional Engineer License (Mechanical Engineering)

States

Texas

Missouri

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Qualifications:

Combat Action Badge, 2008

Basic Recruiter Badge, 2002

Parachutist Badge, 1992

Air Assault Badge, 1991

Honors & Awards:

Bronze Star Medal (2, “V”)

Meritorious Service Medal (3)

Army Commendation Medal (3)

Army Achievement Medal (3)

NATO ISAF Service Medal

Afghanistan Campaign Medal (w/2 campaign star)

Iraq Campaign Medal (w/4 campaign stars)

Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

National Defense Medal (w/1 star)

Joint Meritorious Unit Award

Meritorious Unit Commendation

Army Superior Unit Award

“I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of my statements are true, correct, complete, and made in good faith.” 28 February 2023

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