James Allen
Waldorf
Summary
Forward-thinking construction leader and dedicated project manager offering several years of construction and contracting experience on projects. Well-versed in supervising all phases of construction, from pre-construction through final walkthroughs and closeout. Proven skills in multitasking on several projects per year. Diligent, diplomatic and inspirational with solid leadership, organizational and decision-making skills focused on delivering exceptional value to customers with high-quality construction.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Inspector Facilitator
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)
Hyattsville
01.2012 - Current
- Provides construction inspection coordination and oversight of Authority contractors.
- Ensures contractor compliance with WMATA construction plans, specifications, and regulations.
- Provides technical direction to one or more Construction Inspectors.
- Maintains thorough familiarity with plans, drawings, specifications, regulations, contractor’s schedule and plan, safety standards and regulations, approved working drawings, track industry quality standards and codes, in order to evaluate the contractor’s performance with respect there to and recognize with a probable change to site conditions exists.
- Assigns duties and works schedules, on a daily basis, to Construction Inspectors, including briefing Inspectors on the latest directives, drawings, schedule plans, expected rates of production, and amount of work to be completed; interpretation of specifications, claims, and pending change orders; coordination of support agencies and activities; resolution of problems previously noted by Inspectors; and agreements between the Authority Representative and contractor.
- Instructs Inspectors on what has to be inspected, how the results are to be recorded, how to handle problems encountered on-the-job, how to perform 'quality' inspections, and how other contracts/ third-party work or activities interface with the assigned contract(s).
- Coordinates actual and planned work schedules among contractors whose work affects the work of the one or more other contractors.
- Disseminates changes in work schedules and progress information to all concerned parties.
- Makes random checks of construction inspectors work to ensure all assignments are properly executed, and that the reports are complete and reflect actual progress of construction.
- Prepares cost estimates for minor changes relating to contract work in areas of expertise; performs research in areas of expertise in support of negotiations, Authority Representative Correspondence, Final Decisions, Finding of Fact, Authority Representative packages/ recommendations for changes over $50,000, construction schedule evaluations, and similar matters.
- Serves as WMATA escort for field inspection teams through job site(s) and Bus/Rail operating facilities; prepares draft letters for the Authority Representative relative to matters of technical expertise.
- Develops and implements solutions to 'form and fit' problems encountered in the field.
- Records solution(s) and exact resources consumed by the contractor in achieving the 'form and fit' correction.
- Conducts spot checks to determine quantities of material installed (to evaluate correctness of contractor payment requests reflecting those installations); checks reports (Inspector Daily Report) received from Construction Inspectors and (Escort Daily/ Report) received for completeness and adherence to instructions.
- Uses electronic tools (including but not limited to digital camera, laptop, radio, cell phone) in the performance of duties.
- Use General Orders Track Rights System (GOTRS) solftware program for requesting switch orders, track rights, sponsor or piggyback on Revenue Service Adjustment (RSA) shutdowns that can be single track, or total shutdown of a portion of a rail line, non wayside rights, submit Site Specific Work Plans (SSWP).
- Request support crews and equipment from various WMATA department using the Maxtrac software program.
- Coordinate the badging of augmented staff and general contractors and subcontractors in our PeopleSoft software program.
- Request Contractor Railway Worker Protection Training (CRWP) from our Safety Dept and send out to the contractors and put into a database to have the contractor retake each year until the contract is completed.
- Do project closeout to include final Signicant Completion inspections (SCI), obtain, review, approve As Built documents from the contractors.
Engineer Planning Analyst
Air National Guard Readiness Center
Andrews AFB
01.2010 - 12.2011
- Maintain full accountability for handling all aspects of ANG CE deployments to support missions in NORTHCOM, SOUTHCOM, PACOM, USAFE, and CENTCOM regions in both mobilization and volunteer status.
- Apply strategic planning, prioritization, and project management skills toward consistently achieving critical deadlines while maintaining high quality standards.
- Diligently track performance levels to ensure proper procedures and training requirements and to prepare the units the members/equipment for deployment.
- Facilitated the management, coordination and execution with NGB A3 AEF schedulers and Mobilization Cell on sourcing and validation of Unit Line Number (ULNs) for real world missions and readiness exercises.
- Proficiently prepared and updated Excel spreadsheets to track missions, organized all ANG CE units into predictable banding as well as creating PowerPoint briefings and bullet papers to NGB leadership, Unit/Wing leadership and Gaining MAJCOMs, further illustrating exceptional technical skills.
- Conducted in-depth research and analysis of best solutions to fill emergent/enduring missions with 101 ANG CE units and 89 ANG Wings around the world for the 2-year global Force Management Plan (GFMP) with Headquarters and MAJCOM functional area managers.
- Closely analyzed deployment requirements using classified computer programs through the use of the global command and control systems (GCCS) and the manpower and personnel module (MANPER) of the deliberate and crisis action planning and execution system (DCAPES).
Civil Engineering Deployment Functional Area Manager, Active Duty Air Force, Master Sergeant, Senior Non-Commissioned Officer
Air National Guard Readiness Center
Andrews AFB
01.2006 - 12.2010
- Played a key role as the NGB A7XO, Operations Branch, Deployment Functional Area Manager (FAM) with accountability for overseeing and sourcing all ANG CE deployments to support mission in NORTHCOM, SOUTHCOM, PACAF, USAFE and CENTCOM regions in both mobilization and volunteer status.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills in collaborating with the unit commander, unit deployment managers, and wing log plans offices to ensure critical compliance with proper procedures, policies, and training requirements.
- Involvement in FY budgeting and projected POMing for the NGB/A7X Division.
- Performed staff visits to ANG units and MAJCOMs to observe, discuss and evaluate mobility, mobilization, deployment and contingency processes.
- NCOIC for our A7 personnel that man the Crisis Action Team (CAT) which handles all the planning and coordination for all ANG unit personnel and equipment activation for all domestic operations such as natural disasters and civil unrest.
- Member of the A7X essential personnel responsible for operation of the continuity of operations program in the event we needed to move to another geographic location to continue operation.
- Developed and processed more than 5000 personnel on volunteer and or mobilization missions.
- Continuous planning, evaluating of NGB/A7X long range implementation of our real world deployment and Deployment for Training (DFT) programs and how to improve and design steps to make sure our data is current and correct with what is showing in deliberate and crisis action planning and execution system (DCAPES).
- Designed and implemented the UTC make-up for a 110-person construction team to construct the Expeditionary Legal Complex (ELC) at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and successfully mobilized 5 units and equipment packages for up to 210 days.
- Proficiently prepared and updated Excel spreadsheets to track missions, as well as creating PowerPoint briefings and bullet papers to NGB leadership, Unit/Wing leadership and Gaining MAJCOMs, further illustrating exceptional technical skills.
- Conducted in-depth research and analysis of best solutions to fill emergent/enduring missions with 101 ANG CE units and 89 ANG Wings around the world for the 2-year global Force Management Plan (GFMP) with Headquarters and MAJCOM functional area managers.
- Closely analyzed deployment requirements using classified computer programs through the use of the global command and control systems (GCCS) and the manpower and personnel module (MANPER) of the deliberate and crisis action planning and execution system (DCAPES).
- Proficiently prepared and updated Excel spreadsheets to track missions, as well as creating PowerPoint briefings and bullet papers to NGB leadership, Unit/Wing leadership and Gaining MAJCOMs, further illustrating exceptional technical skills.
- Prepared and delivered numerous oral presentations in staff briefings, training classes and conferences.
Engineering Equipment Operations Manager, Full-time Civil Service Technician
254 RED HORSE Squadron
Camp Murray
01.2002 - 12.2006
- Played an integral role as a 254 RHS Engineering Equipment Shop Operations Manager with authority to program training projects, assigns work schedules, and manages large unit projects.
- Trained, mentored, and motivated staff on all aspects of project planning and management, including analyzing construction drawings, charting tasks timelines, and managing personnel in various trades.
- Assessed site elevations using various transits and auto laser levels, lay out the site for structure dimensions, clearing, and formwork.
- Lead a cross-functional explosive demolition team and maintained the 254 RHS munitions and ammunition program.
- Worked alongside the Operations OIC in development of training plans on the shop specific training programs, project planning, and construction management for shop senior NCOs.
- Vehicle control NCO, Quality and safety inspector various construction projects both domestic and overseas projects.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills in collaborating with city, state agencies, and National Guard Bureau to accomplish unit training requirements and resource obligations.
- Spearheaded multiple deployments for the 200th year anniversary Celebration of the Lewis and Clark trail project in Illwaco, WA.
- Drafted and submitted reports on safety, environmental, and compliance codes.
- 26 years of combined military service with Active Duty Air Force, Air National Guard and Army Reserves.
Master Sergeant, E-7
254 RED HORSE Squadron/Air National Guard
Tacoma And Camp Springs
06.1989 - 09.2006
- Craftsman Heavy Equipment Operator / Trainer / Certifier and element leader.
- I have multiple years experience in operation of heavy equipment and large vehicles.
- I have supervised many construction projects from ground up.
- Volunteered for a RED HORSE deployment to Middle East, AOR April through August 2004.
- Deployed to Djibouti, Africa and was assigned as equipment trainer and supervisor for the 219-254 Expeditionary RED HORSE Squadron.
- I worked close coordination with the coordination and logistic of the contractor's heavy equipment package, accomplishing base tasks while gaining valuable training time.
- I worked directly with the Contracting Officer in Al-Udeid AB, Qatar for the procurement of new equipment, and saw the process through ordering, delivery, and customs processing.
- Volunteered for a RED HORSE deployment to the Mid East, AOR, 1st Expeditionary RED HORSE Group spoke at Ali AB, Iraq.
- I was the project Foreman for MAAS modification and flood control program, creating a water distribution and retention system.
- Other additional duties include: Acting first Sergeant for deployed 254 RHS members deployed to Iraq.
Education
Bachelors Degree - Business Administration with a concentration in Project Management
Strayer University
Camp Springs, MD03.2016
Master Certificate - Project Management
Georgetown University
Washington, DCReal Estate Management -
Clover Park Technical School
Lakewood, WashingtonSelect Courses -
Green River Community College
Auburn, WashingtonSkills
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Proactive Problem Solving
- Project / Program Management
- Quality Assurance / Control
- Relationship Building
- Community Outreach / Networking
- Staff Training & Motivation
- Heavy Equipment Expertise
- Time Management & Prioritization
- Mobilization / Demobilization
- Policy/Procedure Development
- Construction inspection
- Regulatory compliance
- Quality assurance
- Cost estimation
- Construction documentation
- Schedule coordination
- Technical direction
- Material inspection
- Project management
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Safety management
- Team leadership
- Building Materials Knowledge
- Organizational skills
- Materials testing
- Plans review
- Construction techniques
- Technical reviews
- Inspection recordkeeping
- Codes compliance review
- Interpersonal communication
- Communication skills
- Professionalism
- Data analysis
- Multitasking capacity
- Self motivation
- Facilities walk-through
- Risk assessment
- Computer literacy
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Environmental compliance
- Inspection reporting
- Conflict resolution
- Professional demeanor
- Plan reading
- Excellent communication
- Multitasking
Training
- 30 Hr OSHA Construction Safety and Health Class, 02/02/23
- 10 Hr. OSHA Construction Safety and Health Class, 06/05/13
- WMATA 1 day Confined Space Entry, 06/17/21
- State of Maryland Erosion and Sediment Control Certification, 07/06/12
Awards And Accolades
Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal, 2 Devices, Meritorious Unit Award, AF Organizational Excellence Award, 1 Device, Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal, 5 Devices, National Defense Service Medal, 1 Device, Iraq Campaign Ribbon, 1 Device, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, AF Overseas Ribbon Short, Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon w/ Gold Border, AF Longevity Service, 5 Devices, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, 1 'M' Device, 2 Devices, AF Training Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Washington Meritorious Service Medal, Washington Commendation Medal, 1 Device, Washington Achievement Medal, Washington Emergency Service Ribbon, Washington Recruiting and Retention Ribbon
Military Education
- Status Of Resources and Training Segment (SORTS) class
- War Planners and Execution Course (WPEC)
- Deliberate Crisis Action Planning and Execution Segments (DCAPES)
- Regional Equipment Operator's Training Course
- Train the Trainer for Construction Cranes - Crane Institute of America in FL
- NCO Academy (Non-Residence)
- Air Force Explosives Demolition School Nellis AFB
- Army AIT Training for 11Bravo Infantry MOS
- Army Infantry Basic Training
Timeline
Construction Inspector Facilitator
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)
01.2012 - Current
Engineer Planning Analyst
Air National Guard Readiness Center
01.2010 - 12.2011
Civil Engineering Deployment Functional Area Manager, Active Duty Air Force, Master Sergeant, Senior Non-Commissioned Officer
Air National Guard Readiness Center
01.2006 - 12.2010
Engineering Equipment Operations Manager, Full-time Civil Service Technician
254 RED HORSE Squadron
01.2002 - 12.2006
Master Sergeant, E-7
254 RED HORSE Squadron/Air National Guard
06.1989 - 09.2006
Bachelors Degree - Business Administration with a concentration in Project Management
Strayer University
Master Certificate - Project Management
Georgetown University
Real Estate Management -
Clover Park Technical School
Select Courses -
Green River Community College
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