KEITH WARD

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EXPERIENCE:

Construction and Program Management / Project Engineering / Site Superintendence.

Highly successful, hands-on experience with top ranked Contracting and Construction Management Firms on major Commercial, Water & Wastewater Treatment Plants, Military Bases, Forward Operating Bases, Hospitals, Public Health Clinics, Aircraft Hangers, Airports, Electrical Sub Stations / Distribution Grid and Sports/Entertainment Facilities.

Experience & capabilities includes:

KJW CONSRUCTION, llc, Las Vegas, New Mexico 2009

General Building Construction Company licensed in New Mexico. License No. 362439

(Qualifying Party Professional certification No. 362438 issued to: Keith J. Ward – Owner / Operating Manager)

KJW Construction, llc is licensed to build up to 4-story structures, concrete, steel erection or wood frame. Full design-build for residential, commercial and industrial projects. Complete architectural/structural services for pre-construction through certificate of occupancy.

IAPWS- US Government Afghanistan Project. Due to Security Level - project remains classified. Kandahar region, Afghanistan 2010

Project Construction Manager / Scheduler

Multi-million dollar new facilities construction and design build of 30 cubic meters per hour concrete batch plant.

Fluor Government Group Int’l, Afghanistan FOB Shank 2009

Field Construction Manager/Superintendent (135-230 OCN’s labor force)

Responsible for all construction activities for 1000 man Jordanian Special Forces LSA

3 x 40’ x 120’ Alaskan Structures DFAC with 4 – 500kva > 4 x 800amp MDP > 12 x 400amp SDP

Deck system and 80 x Alaskan tents for 800 army with ecu. Design build of 4 - B Huts with 2 - SEA-Huts all HVAC and electrical. Renovation and installation of 7 latrines units and 5 shower units for billeting LSA Install of 1500 T walls for force protection. All work completed through MAXIMO/MATMAN/FSS /GFE supplied CL-IV materials. Project Professional as scheduling tool

San Miguel Sun Dwellings, New Mexico, USA 2008-2009

Construction Manager/Superintendent

Responsible for all construction projects including commercial renovation and new construction for general commercial construction company. Design/Build and complete estimating and contractual documentation. Oversaw all construction activities from ground up; including, mechanical, electrical and plumbing sub contractors for all applicable New Mexico building codes (NMAC-14), IBC-commercial / industrial compliance.

Stanley Baker Hill, LLC. GRD/SBH Baghdad, Iraq 2007

Deputy Program Manager-PRDC/BCH fy06 and fy07 ESF projects-Iraq

Civil Superintendent Fallujah Waste Water Treatment Plant

Program oversight for $315+ Million dollar PRDC fy06 Congressional funding for provincial construction Iraq wide and $600+ million dollar fy07 Congressional funding for construction projects for additional reconstruction and new construction in all sectors for Iraq wide projects for roads, water and wastewater treatment plants and city-wide sewer distribution system projects, electrical sub-stations and distribution, hospitals, surgical centers, public health clinics, police stations, training facilities, schools, railroad and airport projects.

DynCorp International, WPPS-Camp Baghdad-US Embassy-Iraqi Freedom 2006

Senior Construction Manager (175-250 LN’s-TCN’s)

Complete renovation analysis for updating all utility services and power generation and distribution grid for 700 man security support compound at the US Embassy. No further details due to security concerns.

EWAC Construction Services 2006 – Iraqi Freedom U.S. AFCEE Task Order work

Senior Construction Superintendent and Project Engineer (350 LN’s-TCN’s)

Al-Mahmudiyah Military Base Renovation and New Construction

Oversaw all site layouts, underground utilities and structural construction activities for the new construction and renovation of the Iraqi 4th Brigade and 6th Division Military Base. No further details due to security concerns.

PARSONS 2005 – Iraqi Freedom USAID-BECHTEL IIRP2

Senior Construction Manager (170 LN’s on water plant and 375 LN’s on waste water)

Karbala Water Treatment Plant/Low-lift Station and Karbala Wastewater Treatment Plant

Multi-Million Dollar projects (150 LN’s on water plant and 375 LN’s on wastewater)

Responsible for oversight of all construction activities, Critical path, 3–week look ahead and critical action schedules along with coordination on procurement and delivery scheduling.

Oversaw all Parsons’ Field engineering and Site management personnel. Reviewed and maintained daily reports for all activities. Responsible for review and sign-off of progress reports, invoicing and certificate/applications for payment verification for sub-contractor payments.

Instructed subcontractors on new techniques for multi-tasking construction procedures on a daily basis to increase production at the sites. i.e: monolithic concrete pours with regards to better techniques in forming, forms, reinforcement and embed work. This training and implementation of new techniques allowed for a completion on the concrete pour schedule that reflected a 2 month ahead of schedule milestone.

Nana Pacific 2004- Iraqi Freedom

Construction Manager (275-600 LN’s)

Basrah International Airport-renovation project, Basrah, Iraq

Oversaw all construction operations and reviewed assessment of the main chiller/boiler plant of the Terminal, Air Traffic Control Tower, Fire Station, Hotel and Engineering Plant Operations buildings. Renovation of the ring road and all curbing/sidewalks along with signage.

Set up site offices and handled all meetings for subcontractor bid prep, analysis and tabulations. Coordinated all meetings with the USACE and PCO. Review of scope and all specialty manufacturers and representatives for final scope clarifications to existing designs and modifications. Coordinated all meetings with British Military command, local officials and Iraqi Police regarding vetting of Iraqi National workers for clearance to access airport grounds. $15 million dollar project

ECCI (Environmental Chemical Corporation International) (2004-Iraqi Freedom)

Senior Field Superintendent / Project Engineering / Project Coordinator

An Numaniyah Military Base, South Central Iraq (1300-2800 TCN and LN’s)

Oversaw all mechanical, electrical, sanitary and sewer drawings. Installed and set up Auto-Cad for onsite plotting of drawings for field use. Trained Iraqi National Engineers in setup and use.

Handled all M.E.P. drawings and reviewed changes and addendums for conflicts per specifications and layout. Reviewed materials and work in progress for payments. Made corrections and advised changes to allow compliance to contract documents along with specific scope of work conditions.

Responsible for the design and layout of the new 350-expat and 400-man guard base camps. This was done while the existing contract work on the main base was in progress. The design of the new work camp included 6-500 KVA generators along with various 50, 60, 100 and 250 KVA gen. sets. The design incorporated a 3-way manual transfer switch system that allowed for continuous power to be available during scheduled maintenance of the electrical grid. Co-designed and coordinated security fencing and bunkers using all current offensive and defensive protocols. The main base had various 2.25 - KVA generator systems with 3.2-5 MCCB switchboard panels for distributing loads. Oversaw all electrical work for battalion brigade buildings and all structures within scope. $38+ million dollar project

CCR Joint Venture, Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. (2003-2004)

CCR is a joint venture of Cummings and Centex Rooney Construction Company

Superintendent (375-600 labor/craft force)

Consolidated Rental Car Facility @ FT. LAUDERDALE /HOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Responsible for coordination and field oversight of all Mechanical, Electrical (high & low voltage), Plumbing systems and 63 dispenser state of the art fueling system for all rental car company return centers on the new 585,000 sf (10 acre). Oversaw all structural slabs on grade (10 acre footprint) pour schedule activities including all reinforcement, grade beams, pile caps, piles, inspections and monitoring of as-built drawings. (All underground utilities hung from structural slab with various hanger techniques.) Interfaced daily with grading conflicts due to in-slab hangers. The project had 8 tower cranes

Performing Arts Center Builders Joint Venture, Miami, FL (2002 – 2003)

Performing Arts Center Builders is a joint venture of Odebrecht Construction, Haskell Company & Ellis Don Construction.

MEP Superintendent (575-1100+ labor/craft force)

PERFORMING ARTS CENTER OF GREATER MIAMI – Responsible for Coordination and field review oversight of all Mechanical, Electrical (high & low voltage) and Plumbing work on the new 570,000 sf, Responsible for monitoring and reviewing updates for all sub-contractor scope of work and specific scope of work contracts. Including all change order and PCO work. This highly complex project was designed by Cesar Pelli & Associated and includes the 2,200-seat Symphony Hall, a 2,480-seat Ballet Opera House, Studio Theatre, Plaza of the Arts, educational spaces and a café located in the renovated historical Art Deco Sears Tower. $255 million Performing Arts Center.

Hunt Construction Group, San Antonio, TX (2001 – 2002) www.huberhuntnichols.com

Hunt is one of the premiere sports facility CM/GC's in the United States, ranking 20th in ENR's 2002 Top 400 Contractor's Survey.

Project Engineering and Contract Management for Special Systems

SBC CENTER ARENA (New Home of the NBA San Antonio Spurs) – Responsible for developing and administrating bid packages, bid tabulations and recommendations to Owner for awarding of contracts along with contractual agreements and any changes to bid packages including all change orders and value engineering as required. Monitored Special Electrical Systems on this 18,500-seat arena this included: Low Voltage and Audio/Video Systems, RF-Broadband, CCTV-MATV and Telecom-Data Systems with all Security upgrades as required. Negotiated subcontractor buyouts. Provided extensive M.E.P. review/coordination and troubleshooting of field issues and recommending corrective actions as needed.

$180+ million project.

1KW Design/Build, Los Angeles, CA and Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. (1998 – 2001)

IKW was a small firm providing Systems Engineering Consulting / Project Management / Site Superintendence Principal

STAPLES CENTER (Home of the NBA Los Angeles Lakers and NHL Los Angeles Kings) – Provided low voltage system Project Engineering and field coordination on the RF/Television Systems for the arena developer as needed. SIR AND RUMBLE KULTURE STUDIOS - Provided Recording Studio System Design/Build services for 24 track recording studio and concert sound stages. $3+ million in projects

Turner Construction Company, West Valley City, UT (1996 – 1997)

Turner is one of the nations top sports facility builders and CM/GC's, ranking 10th in ENR's 1997 Top 400 Contractor's Survey.

Project Engineering M.E.P and Specialty Systems

WEST VALLEY EVENT CENTER (a 12,500-seat arena which was built to host hockey events at the 2002 Winter Olympics) – Responsible for coordination of all underground and infield mechanical, electrical and plumbing trades with an extensive State of the Art Ice Rink System. Managed all contact work including all field installation of Audio/Video, Security and Lighting Systems, RF, Telecom and Electrical Systems. Also reconfigured audio systems (arena bowl and ancillary) design and application. Coordinated all contract and revision documents for field office. $80 million project

Drake/Turner Joint Venture, Portland, OR (1994 – 1995)

Drake/Turner was a joint venture of Drake Construction Company, a subsidiary of J.E. Dunn and Turner Construction Company. J. E. Dunn ranked 24th in ENR's 1994 "Top 50 General Building Contractors" survey.

Superintendent / High Tech Specialties Engineering for Program Manager

THE ROSE QUARTER AND ROSE GARDEN ARENA (Home of the NBA Portland Trailblazers) 20,000 seat Responsible for coordination and field oversight of Electrical, Audio/Video/Lighting Systems and for tenant improvement build out of concession stands and restaurants. Provided audio consultation and oversight of the installation of Sound Systems, Variable semi-rotational Acoustical Cloud. Set up, maintained and monitored construction punch list that started at 17,000+ items. $220 million Arena Project

Other Projects and Assignments – partial list (1984 – 1994)

Provided design and or installation and production concert mixing of audio systems for: House of Blues Nightclub & Restaurant, Los Angeles CA; The Wayne Newton Theatre, Branson, MO; The Luxor Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV; B.B. Kings Blues Club, Hollywood, CA; Mel Tillis Theatre (personal recording studio) Branson, MO. Residential/Commercial projects: various split level and/or 2-story custom homes, 2-4 story luxury apartment complexes with underground parking, Warehouses (tilt-up construction technique) and mini-shopping malls, including all civil site work.

Professional Training, Background Checks and Certifications:

New Mexico State GB-98 General Building Contractor - License No. 362439

Professional Qualifier NM State registration No. 362438 issued to Keith J. Ward

USACE - Construction Quality Management - 2009 Certification

OSHA 30-Hour Certification

EM-385-1-1 Safety Compliance

Sand Book construction experience

Quality Assurance / Quality Control Systems and Procedures

International Building Codes / ASTM / NEC-2008 / NFPA-70 / Mechanical / Plumbing /

Fueling / Fire Resistance Codes

Solid familiarization with Division Specifications

Maximo / Matman / FSS / CL-IV supply systems experienced

Equipment Operation on track-hoe, bulldozer, skip-loader and hydro-crane to 35-ton

Prolog, Primavera and Project Pro schedule, RFI and Submittal experience

Complete electronic library of all IBC, NEC, IPC, etc., specifications and regulations

Current U.S. Passport - issued 24 Mar. 03 by National Passport Center

US Diplomatic Passport issued: May 2010 for specific mission. Turned back in Sept 2010

Previous CAC issued: DoD Federal Affiliate

Viet-Nam Era Veteran / US Air Force - Honorable Discharge

Previous CACS issued: US Air Force (GS-15) (DoD GS-15) (US Army CAC GS-13)

Multi-National Forces ID card (vetted and cleared - Iraq Wide)

Secret Clearance - VPAS/E-QIP Active

World Health Organization – all vaccinations are current including anthrax series

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