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John L. De Mont
Highly experienced and accomplished professional with an expansive
background managing programs and multimillion dollar contracts. Maintain
adherence to government regulations, policies and procedures, business
expectations and safety standards. Recruit, hire and train individuals to
obtain optimal performance and achieve corporate goals. Possess senior level
management skills with international acumen. Possess a comprehensive
knowledge in a diversity of industries and a thorough understanding of
international Program Management, Business and Engineering methodology as
well as an understanding of US Army Corp of Engineers and Air Force Center
for Environmental Excellence standards and codes. Uphold a demonstrated and
proven record of achievement, adept at anticipating project needs,
negotiations, advising key stakeholders.
Certified International Project Manager (CIPM) - Top Secret Clearance
(current) AREAS OF PROFICIENCY
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE IDS,
Afghanistan
February 2015 – September 2015 Program Manager for USACE ANDSF Training and O+M contract §
Executed
approved PWS, approved work plans, and ensured compliance with all federal
and host country laws and regulations. §
Ensured
coordination of project aspects with USACE §
Maintained
close communication and coordination with the Middle East District (TAM) for
the duration of the contract, including weekly progress and performance
reporting. §
Chaired
stakeholder meetings and managed the implementation of contract policies and
procedures. Took corrective action before performance deviated from contract
expectations. §
Oversaw the
course preparation and training of the O+M training program for local
nationals.
Senior Facilities Manager/ Advisor to the Afghan
Ground Forces Command § Conceptualized and created the operations and maintenance
policies for Afghan Ground Forces (AFGF), to follow regarding facilities they
were to begin maintaining once turned over to them by coalition forces. §
From
existing US military operating procedures, pulled guidelines to be
implemented by the AGFC. The existing US policies are proven and by following
them we expedited routine scheduled O+M and new construction avoiding the
experimentation of trial and error when developing procedures that then had
to be modified. Adjustments were made to accommodate GFC personnel’s
educational limitations and functional capabilities. §
Oversaw new
infrastructure and remodeling projects, regularly monitored and inspected
code and financial compliance with US Corp of Engineers parameters as a
learning tool for facility department. Doing so served as an educational tool
identifying the need for strict adherence to procedures and contract guidelines. §
Advised US
Army, USACE as to the suitability of structures for acceptance and turnover
to AGFC Command. §
Developed
and instituted a financial management process that was understandable for
Afghan Managers as well as field staff. Purpose was to account for current
material on hand and then the ordering of replacement items. §
Developed
and initiated a weekly maintenance/ work order system for use to track all
maintenance and repairs. It is also used for logistical replenishment of
expended materials and equipment. §
Developed
progress reports for DynCorp to justify DOD contract compliance requirements.
These assessments were used by the US Army to justify continues support for
the CSTC-A GFC program. §
Collaborated
with USACE, DOD COR and US Army Liaison Officers regarding contract
modifications for the benefit of both the coalition and AGFC. §
Developed
and taught trade specific classes for AGFC personnel as well as took
advantage of training conducted by other departments/ organizations. §
Advised the
AGFC facility department personnel as to how to effectively interact with
commercial company personnel during the warranty period following the
completion of new structures.
Project Manager, February 2011-January 2012 Project Manager / Construction Manager / QA/QC
Manager, September 2010-January 2011 § Directed and managed the installation of a $12M fiber
optics ring on Bagram AB. Provided input for and approved all construction
schedules. Outlined proper schedule changes to be presented to the client for
approval. Liaised with government representatives and inspectors throughout
the preconstruction and construction periods in order to ensure contract
compliance. Proposed and initiated engineering and contractual changes as
needed. § Supervised US subcontractor activities in order to ensure
design compliance and quality. §
PM for the
$31 M Rotary Wing project located on FOB Sharana, AFG for the USACE, which
encompassed: construction of a forward air refueling station, helicopter
parking area, eight maintenance buildings, seven maintenance hangars and a
Tactical Operations Center. § Designed the rapid refueling station for underground fuel and
water lines and the above ground fuel tank lines. § Directed and oversaw security operations for personnel and
facilities. Directed Security Manager as to what procedures were to be
followed and monitored same on a daily basis. § Designed the associated aircraft fuel fire suppression
system to comply with US and AFG standards. § Gathered data and prepared daily and weekly executive
reports for IAP and USACE while maintaining an excellent working relationship
and maintaining an honest exchange of information between all parties § Engaged with base security entities to ensure access for
personnel, materials and equipment, use of base heavy
equipment.
§ Ensured strict adherence to scheduling necessities,
proposed contractual and construction modifications, managed personnel and
subcontractors, approved modifications and approved budgets, along with
observing contractual performance, costs and took action to correct
discrepant conditions. § Wrote subcontractor contracts, supervised design teams,
contracts, finance, HR and legal to support the contract expectations. § Ensured contract funding parameters were followed.
Reviewed all subcontractor invoices. Developed cost saving processes, made
modifications to contract budget and business practices.
Chief of Operations / Strategic Provincial Roads
Program (SPR) § Managed program valued at $594M which encompassed contract
compliance, budget projections and adherence once approved. Approved
individual project schedules for the subcontractors working on 11 separate
road systems prior to kickoff of projects. § Reviewed all payments to subcontractors to ensure work had
been accomplishes. Reduced/ increased payments when appropriate. Reviewed
longstanding IRD support contracts to ensure we were getting the best prices.
Rewrote service contracts and hired as needed. § Met regularly with Afghan Parliamentary Ministers to
explain tasking and to secure support for the SPR program as well as to
obtain military and police assets to guard the workers as roads were being
built throughout the country. § Facilitated interaction between community outreach
programs and local Afghan leaders for the provincial road construction
projects in order to minimize security concerns associated with building in
rural Afghanistan. § Oversaw purchase, import and distribution of medicine to
local Afghan aid organizations. § Authored the corporate IRD - Annual Implementation Plan
Report for submission to USAID. This was used for following year budgeting
and presentation to donors to justify their donations/ funding. § Responsible for all security issues as they pertained to
our housing compound and the numerous worksites. Monitored travel across
Kabul as well as made decisions whether or not inspection flights could be
undertaken to road crew locations based on security intelligence reports. § Assisted subcontractors with construction management,
communicated with US Military regarding security and concerns, discussed
program status with clients and met with Afghan Ministry and community
leaders to introduce the SPR program. § Obtained necessary Afghan Parliament cooperation for
building roads and community outreach projects, as well as coordinated
funding and directed 450 staff and associated financial concerns. § Prepared corporate Road Justification Report, outlining
benefits for construction of selected road projects, for publication and
submission to USAID. § Met with USAID Program Managers weekly to discuss program
progress and future plans. Consulted with and made recommendations regarding
USAID contractual requirements that were too costly or of no benefit to the
program. § M&E and Grants oversight - origination, review and
approval.
Country Manager / Construction § Supervised construction operational functions to maintain
strict compliance with contractual agreements and company guidelines. § Negotiated and directed contract modifications, personnel,
fiscal, life-support, construction, QA/QC and Project Controls functions. § Represented USTC to the U.S. Army pertaining to structural
engineering compliance and modifications § Managed funding, payroll, expense reports and approved
subcontractor invoicing, along with designing structures and resolving
engineering issues. § Ensured contract budgeting was complied with. Denied
payments for work not done or performed in accordance to specified
construction designs.
§ Directed the construction of the Iraq Army Logistics Base,
Shaibah Iraq, a $42 M AFCEE (USAF Center for Environmental Excellence) DOD
project consisting of 153 individual structures. (Offices, billeting, DFAC,
motor pool, power-generation, water treatment, weapons storage, etc.). § Oversaw all activities and ensured compliance with
contract requirements and corporate guidelines. Individually responsible for
new work proposals and modifications to the SOW. § Initiated and directed contract modifications, personnel,
fiscal, life-support, construction, QA/QC and Project Controls functions.
Hired Iraqi national engineers to augment staff. § Represented ITSI to AFCEE and U.S. Army J7 for contract,
deliverables, schedules and design compliance.
Senior Mentor to Afghan Minister of
Interior/Facilities Director, (August 2007-December 2007) Senior LOGCAP Analyst / Military Operations
Analyst, (January 2007-July 2007) § Served as Senior Mentor to the Afghan MOI, Major General
who was responsible for all Afghan National Police Facilities. § Authored and developed policies and procedures for
facilities and installation management in an effort to support the Afghan
Ministry of Interior. § Determined mid/long-term forecasts of facility
requirements, established a design plan and implemented training of Afghan
professional facilities management and maintenance workforce. § Established and implement the policies, systems and
procedures for budget formulation and tracking in support of facility
acquisition and sustainment. § Developed deliverables that included policies,
regulations, operating procedures and instruction. § Received project requests from US Army units. Evaluated,
authorized and processed them. § Scribed project proposal requests and statements of work,
as well as analyzed financial/material and labor estimates. § Worked with applicant to develop accurate project
budgeting. Approved same as project progressed. § Functioned as liaison with DOS, DOD and civilian
contractor components to uphold compliance with directives and negotiated
contract modifications.
Projects Manager § Dual site Project Manager/ Senior Engineer for upgrades
and commercialization of Internet and phone service on two military
installations. § Responsible for design and installation of all aspects of
project, including placement of manholes, fiber optic runs and interior
communications installation. SCIF construction for classified communications.
Managed teams of technicians for ISP and OSP tasking – $ 40 M per site. § Coordinated planning, organization, control, integration
and completion of engineering projects within area of assigned
responsibility. § Planned and formulated engineering programs; reviewed
product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards,
customer contract requirements, and related specifications. § Evaluated and approved design changes, specification and
drawing releases. § Coordinated activities concerning technical developments,
scheduling, and resolved engineering design and test problems. § Directed and oversaw security adherence requirements while
working in sensitive compartments.
Projects Construction Manager / Inspector /
Facilities Manager, Safety Manager for Afghan Police Program (APP) § Directed construction of four provincial police academies
as part of a DOS International Police Program. § Supervised US staff consisting of 15 trainers and 14
security personnel, as well as 150 Afghan National Police staff trainers and
students per site. § Managed the construction and operation of four sites
totaling $8.2M each. § The construction included housing, training classrooms,
bath and kitchen facilities capable of supporting more than 750 students. § Conducted onsite planning to meet State Department
requirements and liaised with local governors and police. § Directed security for each facility built. Utilized US
former military as security detachments who were employed to provide security
services. Approved all vehicle movements to and from our compounds. Monitored
use of internet for security violations. § Originated contracts with local companies, coordinated
logistics support, and administered a $22K per month operating budget. § Responsible for a 30k monthly fund that I managed in
accordance with company practices. § Established temporary structures and field tents to house
500 personnel, installed fuel stations and arranged for maintenance of
generators, wells and vehicles. § Oversaw the installation of under/above ground fuel
systems utilized to power generators.
Owner / Operator § Owner of a design and construction firm that specializes
in building and renovating custom homes. § Building site selection, land purchase, design of
structures, and negotiated financing. § Reviewed bids and approved subcontractors, as well as made
all material purchases and provided onsite management and regular
inspections. Managed entire construction process. § Ensured stringent compliance to all government agencies
and board codes and regulations, including zoning, hazmat, fire, OSHA Safety
regulations.
MILITARY SERVICE
§ As the Consolidated Mess Officer, managed all base service
clubs, dining facilities, billeting and warehouses. § Designed, planned and directed construction of new
buildings and renovation of numerous service clubs, billeting and transient
accommodations. Negotiated contracts with TCN contractors, purchased
equipment and supplies, along with performing QA/QC functions. Authored
purchase contracts. § As the Command Administration Department Head, supervised
a staff of 85 military and represented the Commanding Officer for all base
administrative functions. Oversaw flight operations and coordinated harbor
shipping traffic. § Wrote SOP’s, policies and command publications. Developed
and integrated an entry screening system for entrance onto the restricted
base. Produced naval training videos and armed forces TV programs. § Established a service command club financial system that
doubled income revenue in six months. § Four years active duty. Resigned at the rank of
Lieutenant, O-3. Presidential Unit Citation, Navy Expeditionary Medal University of Maryland - Bachelor of Arts Degree - Communications/
RTVF Management Certificate: CIPM - Certified International Project Manager License: Colorado General Contractor, A-1, unlimited. (Licensed in
four states) Microsoft Office suite, Word, Excel and Outlook |
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