Project Manager Management

M. Anthony Alexander

Phone: 703-***-****/E-mail: ************@*****.***

Woodbridge, VA 22192

Professional Summary:

I have over 29 years as an Army Civilian which included over 17 years of experience as a General/Environmental Engineer with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) specializing in Program/Project Management, and Emergency Management. I worked for 11 years as an Operations Research Systems Analyst (ORSA) with the Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Forces Korea conducting engineering studies and operational analysis. I served 5 years on Active Duty as an Army Engineer Officer in construction and project management at Fort Lewis, WA and with the Army Corps of Engineers in South Korea. I served 25 years as an Army Reserve Engineer Officer while working full time as an Army civilian and retired from the Army Reserves as a Colonel in 2009. I retired from my civilian position as a Senior Program Manager with the Army Corps of Engineers in March 2012. I currently work as a Construction Site Manager.

Employment Goal:

My goal is to continue my post retirement employment in Program, Project, or Construction Management.

Education:

2008 Masters in Strategic Studies, U.S. Army War College, Carlisle, PA

1998 Graduate Studies in Environmental Science & Engineering (30 hours), VPI, Falls Church, VA

1979 B.S. Environmental Science, West Virginia University Morgantown, WV

Work Experience:

July 2017 – Present, Site Manager, Permasteelisa, North America Corp., Washington, D.C./Windsor CT

I perform as the Site Manager assisting the site superintendent in the installation of Curtain Wall Panels, Insulated Glass Units, and Glass & Metal Pavilions on major construction projects.

I coordinate with the client’s site team (site managers, architects, engineers, consultants), to ascertain contract time, cost and quality objectives, and organize site resources and equipment accordingly.

Assist in developing, tracking, updating and reporting on the detailed delivery and installation schedule.

Manage the site quality control and assurance.

Currently managing the Curtain Wall Panel installation project at One Freedom Plaza, and Insulated Glass Unit (IGU) installation/Pavilion construction at the National Law Enforcement Museum, both in Washington DC

May 2016 – Nov 2017, Sales Consultant, Bobs Discount Furniture, Fairfax, VA

Nov 2015 - Oct 2016 Health Information Technology & Healthcare Consultant

for L-Squared Health Care Technologies, LLC, Miami FL

Oct 2012 - Jun 2015 Independent Environmental Consultant

Produced Storm Water Management Plans (SWMP) in accordance with the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NDPES) for various State, and local agencies in Virginia & West Virginia.

Mar 1999 - Mar 2012 (Retired) Senior Program Manager (GS-801-15)/General Engineer

Headquarters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Washington, DC

Program Manager for the Army’s worldwide Field Force Engineering (FFE) Program for 11 years.

Managed $60 Million annual budget & supported 160 civilian engineers and scientists.

Deployed 1,000+ personnel to natural disasters worldwide (Philippines, Tsunami Relief, Katrina),

who supported the repair of critical infrastructure (i.e. roads, airfields, electrical grids, hospitals, housing, etc.)

Developed & implemented all FFE training programs and all Army/DoD Doctrine and data for FFE.

Managed the IT contractor deployment of SIPRNET and other IT systems at all Military Districts/Divisions in USACE which averaged $10-$15 million yearly of Information Technology contracts over a 6 year period.

Designed, manned, trained & equipped 11 military/civilian Forward Engineer Support Teams (FEST) consisting of over 135 personnel who deployed to Iraq & Afghanistan in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), Enduring Freedom (OEF) and their construction (roads, airfields, and other infrastructure) efforts.

M. Anthony Alexander

Oct 1999 - Aug 2009 (Retired) Chief Plans & Operations, Colonel (USAR) & Dep Commander CRU

Headquarters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Washington, DC

Performed as the USACE Reserve Chief of Plans & Emergency Operations (2/2005-8/2009).

Managed and coordinated the deployment of over 2,000 engineers & scientists to support reconstruction operations in Iraq & Afghanistan, who conducted QA/QC inspections of all USACE construction projects.

Immediately after 911, became an essential manager of the 24/7 USACE Emergency Operations Center which has been directing all USACE Emergency Operations Centers nationally & worldwide since 2001.

From 1999-2005 as an Army Reserve Lieutenant Colonel, served as both the Deputy Commander and Senior Team Leader of the USACE Contingency Response Unit (CRU) consisting of 46 engineer officers & enlisted.

Sept 1995 - Mar 1999 Environmental Engineer/Project Manager (PM), GS 819-13

Headquarters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Washington, DC

Project Manager for the Installation Restoration Program & the DoD Environmental Restoration Program under the HQ U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Environmental Division.

Managed over $50 Million yearly in environmental restoration projects for all of the Army Corps of Engineer Districts in the Southeastern, Northeastern & Central U.S.

Managed USACE support of Army Pollution Prevention, Conservation & Environmental Quality Programs in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), CERCLA, RCRA regulations.

Served one year as a Project Manager in the DoD Office of Environmental Security (now incorporated into the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Installations & Environment) and supported the DoD Environmental Security Computer Information System Program, which included the IT support of all environmental programs.

Sept 1993 - Sept 1995 & 5/1984 – 10/1988: Operations Research Systems Analyst (GS 1515-13)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Topographic Lab, Engineer Studies Center, Fort Belvoir, VA

Conducted engineer studies & analysis on use of Army engineers for contingency operations.

Conducted environmental studies for the U.S. Army and DoD. In 1995 completed the Pollution Prevention Plan for U.S. Forces Korea.

Completed an engineer analysis, design, and construction plan for the Southwest Asia Petroleum Distribution Operational Pipeline (SWAPDOP) and included the QA/QC standards necessary during construction.

Oct 1988 – Sept 1993 Operations Research Systems Analyst (GS 1515-13)

U.S./Republic of Korea Combined Forces Command & U.S. Forces Korea Seoul, South Korea

Served as an Army civilian ORSA analyst responsible for technical & scientific analysis of joint Korean/U.S. military contingency operations utilizing advanced IT statistical and scientific analysis programs and software.

Recognized as the Northeast Asia expert on the Tactical Warfare (TACWAR) computer simulation war gaming and analytical model and served as the TACWAR Database Manager for Northeast Asia.

Conducted studies/planning that improved military organizational structure, equipment, doctrine, and the employment of military air, ground, and naval forces supporting wartime/contingency operations.

From November 1990 to May 1991, deployed as an Army Reserve Engineer Captain to Saudi Arabia during Desert Storm/Desert Shield and performed as an Army Construction Project Manager.

Mar 1980 –Mar 1984 Army Engineer Officer, Project Engineer & Construction Project Mgr (CPT/LT)

Army Corps of Engineers, Far East District, S. & U.S. Army 15th Engineer Battalion, Ft. Lewis WA

Served 2 years as a Project Engineer & Construction Project Manager with the Army Corps of Engineers Far East District in South Korea on Kwangju Air Base, Camp Long and Western Corridor Army Bases.

Served 2 years as a Construction Project Manager and Platoon Leader at Fort Lewis Washington.

Specialized Training:

Curtain Wall Design, Construction & Installation Course, Permasteelisa N.A. University (2017)

OSHA 10 Certification, Construction Safety & Health, 7/30/2017

Army Corps of Engineers Flood Control & Coastal Emergency Management Course (2009)

Army War College, Graduate, In-Resident Program (2008)

Army Corps of Engineers Support of the Federal Response Plan (FEMA) Course (2003)

Army Command & General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, KS (1996)

Personnel Management & Organizational Leadership for Executives, OPM (1992/1993)

Army Engineer Officer Advanced Course (1990) & Engineer Officer Basic Construction Course (1980)

Army Corps of Engineers, EM 385-1-1, Safety Health Requirements Training Course (1983)

Army Corps of Engineers Electrical, Concrete QA/QC Inspection & Construction Contracting Courses (1982-83)

Awards/Publications:

Awards:

Military: Legion of Merit Medal (2009), Meritorious Service Medal 2 awards (2005,2002)

Army Commendation Medal 3 awards (1991,1984,1982), Global War on Terrorism Medal (2002)

Southwest Asia Service Medal (1991), Kuwait & Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Liberation Medals (1991)

Civilian: Army Engineer Regiment Silver & Bronze DeFluery Medals

Publication:

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Support of the Combatant Commands, U.S. Army War College (2008)

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