Senior Manager

Masters of Science in Business Administration completed in 2010.

09/2011 to Present

NEOM EPM Deputy Commercial Director, Bechtel Corporation

Directing a group of senior professionals executing the commercial strategy for a $100 billion infrastructure program in Northern Saudi Arabia across three major delivery elements: Transportation Corridor, Regional Infrastructure, and Secondee program management services. Daily responsibilities include overseeing and or performing procurement and contracts formation and administration, prime contract administration, control account (budget/expenditure) management, training and development, staffing, and customer collaboration.

Previous Positions

NEOM EPM Senior Contracts Manager

Managed a group of senior professionals executing the commercial strategy and contracts formation and administration, leading the procurement (formation) activities for multiple packages individually valued over $3 billion and cumulatively over $50 billion including Adits and Portals, Running Tunnels, Water Transmission and Reservoirs, Earthworks, Rail Systems and Rolling Stock. Directed and performed, as necessary, the daily administration of over $1 billion of engineering and construction works and $100 million of engineering contracts.

NPMO Deputy Manager of Contracts, Bechtel Infrastructure

Managed a group of senior professionals preparing the Kingdom’s strategy, processes, procedures, and contract templates in alignment with industry best practices for infrastructure projects and developing and implementing training on the same. As the management consultant to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Mashroat Organization responsibilities included establishing the National Project and Operations and Maintenance Management Organization and drafting organizational procedures and implementation directives, enterprise content and resource management systems recommendations, and commercial documents for Mashroat and Government and Semi-Government entities. Engaged entities on the preparation of their request for proposal for project management services and construction and provided consultation to the entities on the bid, evaluation and award for the same. Also, oversaw the daily management and operations of the NPMO commercial departments (Logistics and Camp Management, Contracts and Procurement, and Prime Contracts). Performed administration of the Prime Contract and pre-award activities for the customer and external clients.

PCAPP Procurement and Subcontracts Manager

Managed six (6) direct reports with a total staff of over one hundred (100) supply chain professionals. Served as the focal point for collaboration with the customer on project supply chain activities; significantly improving the working relationship over the duration of the assignment. Managed the planning and execution of over $500 million of acquisitions annually and a supply chain operating budget of $100 million annually.

BNS&E Business Unit Materials Manager SME

Oversaw Field Procurement operations including field purchasing, material management, and asset management at multiple sites across the U.S. on billions of dollars of U.S. Government contracts. Developed Field Procurement strategies and articulated the past performance for business development opportunities.

WTP P&S Business and Asset Manager

Managed twenty-one (21) direct reports responsible for the management of supply chain business processes, cost account management, and asset management. Responsible for the administration and management of the project’s property book and managing the schedule and budget for the procurement and subcontracts organization. Served as the lead on the Department of Energy (DOE) Supply Chain Management Center (SCMC) for WTP. Interfaced with DOE contracting and finance on contractor reports and initiatives in support of the agency’s objectives. Negotiated with the Government to implement best business practices regarding the reporting and inventory practices for assets accountable to the contract. Prepared procedures and processes to improve asset management compliance with contractual requirements. Oversaw the implementation of SCMC initiative on the project. Developed procedures governing the subcontracting and asset management processes on WTP. Conducted organizational self-assessments as requirement by regulation to provide the Government with an accurate status of the state of asset management activities associated with the contract. Presented training on a reoccurring basis to management, peers, and employees.

07/2009 to 09/2011

Region Property Administrator (GS-13), Department of the Navy – Civilian

Served as principal liaison between Anderson Air Force Base, Joint Region Marianas, and the contractor during the transition and subsequent administration of the Base Operations Support Contract. Administered contractor’s performance for base operations including billions of dollars of Navy and Air Force property; major sites included: Navy Base Guam, Navy Ordnance Annex – Guam, Andersen Air Force Base, and Joint Region Marianas HQ. Also, managed the administration of the housing support contract and various supporting agency contracts as necessary or requested.

11/2008 to 07/2009

GRD Program, Lead Program Manager, Stanley Baker Hill LLC

Managed four (4) EXPATs responsible for programming material and equipment assignment, reviewing contractor schedules and performance, and preparing performance reports for the Government contracting officers. Administered the assigned logistics and security contracts for the management and transfer of assets procured under previous Government contracts to Iraqi Ministries. Scope of contracts included the transfer of the following types of assets: electrical distribution equipment, heavy construction equipment, medical equipment, construction materials, weapons and ammunition, and class IX parts. Ensured timely completion of tasks and briefings to senior command personnel on organizational progress and support requirements.

11/2007 to 11/2008

JCCI/A, Contracts Specialist, CACI, Inc.

Performed administration of contracts in support of contingency operations including post award contracting support and analysis of complex problems in terms of acquisition management and contracting solutions in relation to cost and risk. Regularly prepared and reported the status of acquisitions to executive management. Performed research of contract files, prepared correspondence, updated databases, and interfaced with the program office to facilitate contracting objectives. Developed and periodically updated policies, procedures, and practices for the organization to incorporate or implement changes in statutes and best practices.

05/2005 to 11/2007

MECP, Tadji Project Manager, Washington Group International

Managed over sixty-five (65) employees consisting of forty (40) EXPATs and twenty-five (25) local nationals and five (5) construction subcontracts as the Project Manager. Served as the primary point of contact for local external stakeholders from the Ministry of Oil, Defense, Health, and Electricity. Responsible for the safety, quality, cost, schedule, and construction and rehabilitation of the military base at Tadji, IQ valued more than $100 million including the construction of barracks, common areas, dining facility, munition depot, and base infrastructure.

Previous Positions

MECP Deputy Commercial Manager

Managed a team of senior commercial managers responsible for all aspects of commercial management on a multi-billion-dollar USG funded program overseen by the Middle East Construction Program. Responsibilities included career planning, hiring, prioritization of tasks, budgeting, training and customer interaction across the program.

 MECP Supply Chain Manager

Managed twenty-three (23) EXPATs and over one hundred (100) local national employees as the MECP Supply Chain Manager. Responsibilities included administration of the prime contract requirements including leading meetings with contracting officers and technical representatives; administration of subcontractors including daily progress reviews, invoice reviews and approvals, approval of change notices and processing of requests for changes and claims.

11/2004 to 05/2005

Supply Chain Administrator (GS-07), Department of the Navy – Civilian

Oversaw the fleet management operations of Marine Forces Reserve managing and administering fleet activities for over one hundred sites. Primary focus was ensuring timely reporting of fleet utilization and accountability and management the budget for fleet resources.

07/2003 to 11/2004

RIO Deputy Asset Manager and Camp Manager, Kellogg Brown and Root

Managed a team of three (3) expats and fourteen (14) local hires at multiple locations within Iraq for Restore Iraqi Oil (RIO). Successfully recovered over five million dollars of equipment abandoned at work sites within Northern Iraq and transitioned the equipment to the Government of Iraq by direction of the U.S. Government.  Solely responsible for daily interaction and collaboration with the government contracting and technical representatives during execution. Developed and trained the local staff on supply chain requirements and execution methods.

08/1991 to 09/1998

Supply Technician, U.S. Army

Managed a team of three (3) to ten (10) soldiers operating unit supply operations, post central issuance facilities, hand receipts, and local purchasing.

• Budget Creation and Management
• Business Management
• Change Management
• Client and Customer Engagement
• Negotiations
• Procurement and Contracts Management
• Project Management
• Partnering
• Six Sigma
• Staffing and Development
• Strategic Planning and Leadership
• Supply Chain Management
• Total Cost of Ownership
• Commercial Purchasing and Contracting
• US Federal Contracting Regulations

Change Management, establishment, program recovery, Team Leadership

Change Management, Establishment, Program Recovery, Team Leadership

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