Contracts Manager Senior
Resume:
TIMOTHY J. MCLAREN
Sr. Commercial and Federal Contracts Professional - SUMMARY
Accomplished leader with 40 years’ experience in the professional services industry, most recently as senior contracts manager for SKA International Group. I have been a senior leader and advisor with commercial and federal level projects, involving construction, facilities management, technology related, services, and supply type contracts. Also experienced with governance, risk management, leadership development, and organizational design/development. Privileged to have deployed globally, performing critical missions in support of US and allied defense and other government clients. Demonstrated track record of stabilizing large, chaotic projects into market growth and performance improvement, through the development and execution of contract principles, using consistent performance improvement strategies and tactics.
Professional Experience:
Senior Commercial Contracts Manager January 2020 – Present SKA International Group DMCC – United Arab Emirates, Dubai Tasked with development of expanding company growth through successfully locating suitable business opportunities, constructing compliant proposals, all while analyzing the award criteria to realistically assess the competitive potential for award. Managed and performed contract administrative/surveillance for awarded services, supplies contracts – including Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) fuels supplied to Somalia and Kenya US military bases, Facility Management (FM) contracts for UN and EU agencies in Somalia and Iraq, having managed and negotiated all contract changes with a multi-cultured, multi-disciplined client workforce with requirement challenges. Worked collaboratively with internal departments, (HR, Finance, Logistics, Supply Chain) on all issues – and proposals. Additionally, performed administration and oversight on US Navy agencies Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSEA), Naval Facilities System Command (NAVFAC) service contracts for several vehicle rental contract awards, SEAPORT and AIRPORT tax exoneration (external affairs liaison services), customs clearance contracts, and armed guarding contracts. Worked with Contracting Officers to resolve contract related issues – including Request for Equitable Adjustments (REAs), labor and performance issues, warranty and real property disputes, and shipping/transportation delays. Completed training proposals for submission to several United Nations agencies (UNOPS, UNSOS, UNICEF, more), non-profit organizations, and worked with vehicle dealership owned by the company to increase vehicle sales for the US Embassy and other large Prime contractors operating for in Somalia. Supported other members of the contracts team on LOGCAP V task orders, AFRICOM inquires and solicitations, and European Union contracts.
Sr. Commercial Engineer July 2018-December 2020
Ramboll Middle East - United Arab Emirates, Dubai, Jebal Ali Assigned by Ramboll to interface with clients supporting and managing a construction buildout of a Material Recovery Facility
(MRF), in Jebal Ali. The value of the effort is AED 70 million ($19M USD), resulting in the facility being able to automate the sorting process of recyclables which is now completed manually. My efforts contributed to the completion of the drafting of the final version of the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract, provide sound advice to client on all related questions surrounding the signing of the EPC contract, including questions related to required insurances and laws effecting the site. Efforts are on-going, as the Works were allowed to begin without the benefit of having a signed contract in- place, to negotiate final terms and conditions, including all required Exhibits and Attachments. Sr. Business Instructor March 2016 – June 2018
Multiple Middle East Firms - Gulf Cooperation Council Countries Sr. Business/Procurement Instructor specializing in Procurement and Supply Chain course topics, including FIDIC Conditions of Contract, 1987, 1999 and 2017 Editions; the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM), 2018 5th Edition exam preparation course; Program and Project Management course topics, including Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Manager Professional (PMP) exam preparation course, 6th Edition; Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineers International (AACEI) Certified Cost Professional exam preparation course, Operations Management, Logistics and Supply-Chain Management, Business Economics, others. Courses are taught from the position of a seasoned business practitioner with a background in: Industrial and commercial support services and products, Horizontal and vertical construction – including real property, Information Technology (IT) – including services and hardware products, also including software and intellectual property, Shipbuilding, Logistics and Page 2 of 2
Transportation, and Education - with emphasis placed on current business disruptions, innovation trends, transformative smart grids and cities and the utilization of local and regional experiences of the instructor personally. Ministry of Interior - Sr. Police Advisor December 2014 – February 2016
Company: Dyncorp International
Site: Resolute Support (RS) HQ, Kabul, Afghanistan – Essential Function 1, Procurement Directorate Office Working with various RS HQ teams and support organizations, I fostered “cross-functional collaboration” in all engagements, to ensure positive outcomes to our Afghan Government customers; Assisted CJ-ENG personnel on analyzing and negotiating all procurement requirements during the annual MoI Facilities Procurement Plan, including changes and upgrades to the plan proposals and followed-up with facilities engineers as needed. Reviewed cost estimation and proposal pricing during this time. Prepared customer re-proposals to Afghans officials for suggested price savings while pursuing any past due commercial claims with the customer. Also, prepared detailed & accurate estimates for review & built business cases for negotiation with the support of US/NATO Engineering team. As needed, provide concise interpretation of specific contractual clauses to the team; prepare various documents for internal management reviews and for submittal to the customer. Analyzed and communicated contract requirements to the program team and internal management. Conducted weekly Contracts meetings internally and with the customer. I also served as the primary point of contact for customer regarding MoI-PD Procurement issues. I additionally tracked the implementation status of all approved products across the various MoI pillars – including the Afghan Border Patrol (ABP), the Afghan National Civil Order Police (ANCOP), the Afghan Uniform Police (AUP) and the Afghan Local Police (ALP). I directed the work of Contract Administrators and other respective administrative staff when Senior Leaders were absent. MoI Police Advisor, Functional CAAT January 2014 – November 2014
Company: Dyncorp International
Site: Kandahar, Afghanistan – Regional Command South (RC-S), ISAF Responsible for training/advising the Afghan National Security Force (ANSF) procurement staff, primarily in the Kandahar and Zabul Provinces of Afghanistan; Training consisted of providing industry standard methods for managing (and auditing) Afghan building and construction contracts, supply/re-supply contracts, perishable foods, and supporting services. Provided instructional guidance to ANSF procurement managers on how to ‘commit funding’ on procurement instruments correctly, account for funds during random audits of their procurement files and also track all procurement actions taken by the 503rd Zone Afghan Border Police (ABP) and 4th Brigade Afghan National Civil Order Police (ANCOP). Provided a critical link to NTM-A Ministerial Procurement and Finance Advisors in support of efforts to transition contracted requirement from a Coalition Force Forward Operation Base (FOB) to an Afghan lead contracted requirement. Assisted ANSF Procurement personnel in preparing requirements packages; participated in bidder/vendor conferences; analyzed and evaluated proposals, aided in the negotiation of procurement provisions, developed award packages to be sent to the Ministry of Interior Finance (MoF) branch.
Various Positions Previous 10 years
Various positions held in multiple countries, all related to progressively more responsible contracting responsibilities and assignments. Pentagon HQ level US Army wide Lean Six Sigma program, NAVSEA ERP / PD2 integration to all subordinate Command sites and shipbuilding sites; Joint Contracting Command Iraq/Afghanistan (JCCI/A) contracting events with Iraqi Government Ministry of Interior (MoI) and Ministry of Defense (MoD). Experienced in all stages and types of formal contracting, including FAR and DFAR regulations and supplementals, funding types and methods of payment, claims and protests, mitigation and negotiations. Worked with all defense MAJCOM’s and also FEMA, USAID, Department of State, SBA, others.
Education:
Certificate of Training, Apprentice Contracting Specialist Course, US Air Force - 1989 Bachelor of Science (BS), Economics and Business, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI. - 1988 Master of Business Administration (MBA), w/Emphasis on Acquisition and Purchasing Management, Webster University, St. Louis, MO. - 2001
Clearances: None (Expired)- Secret, last re-issued August 2009 US Veteran Status: Yes - US Air Force (2 yrs.) and US Army National Guard (7 yrs.); Email Contact Info: (1) ******************@*****.*** (2) ********************@*****.***
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