Andamo E. Ford, Lieutenant Colonel, Usa (Ret.)

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Healthcare Engineer and Project Manager @ U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Fayetteville, NC, US
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Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States, United States
About Andamo E. Ford, Lieutenant Colonel, Usa (Ret.)

A Strategic Executive Leader, Program & Project Management, Healthcare Engineer, Engineering and Construction professional with over 4 decades experience; including 27 years as an Entrepreneurial Army Engineer Officer and Leader. Proven strategic and executive leadership, supervision, collaboration and execution in Program and Project Management, Engineering, Construction, Survey and Design, and Civil-Military Operations in support of federal, state, and local governments, and installation support partner organizations. Highly effective in setting attainable goals, leading large staffs and organizations to meet and exceed organizational goals. Builds and leads strong teams, establishes and enforces high standards, develops strategies and communicates effectively.

Andamo E. Ford, Lieutenant Colonel, Usa (Ret.)'s Current Company Details
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs

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Healthcare Engineer and Project Manager
Fayetteville, NC, US
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Andamo E. Ford, Lieutenant Colonel, Usa (Ret.) Work Experience Details
  • U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs
    Healthcare Engineer And Project Manager
    U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs
    Fayetteville, Nc, Us
  • U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs
    Healthcare Engineer/Project Manager
    U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs Apr 2024 - Present
    Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States
    Provides engineering support to the assigned healthcare system and is responsible for maintaining construction specifications and drawings, maintaining technical reference library of codes, standards, and other regulations which are applicable to the engineering construction industries Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and others.Serves as a healthcare engineering advisor, engineer consultant, engineer designer, contract administrator, project manager, construction coordinator, and instructor during the design and construction of all projects assigned.Responsible for performing the duties of a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) on professional design and construction projects, training service staff on technical issues and assisting the service staff on the completion of technical and administrative issues regarding infrastructure related operations of the medical facility.Serves as the Integrated Project Team (IPT) Chairperson, comprised of diverse and multi­discipline professional team members, consisting of internal and external stakeholders, and is a recognized expert in project management.Maintains COR certification to oversee the administration of Facility Engineering Service's Architect/Engineer and Construction Contracts.Conducts capital asset and infrastructure planning and design for the medical facility spanning initial strategic planning, concept development, design, construction, and effective implementation of complex buildings, utilities, and medical support systems.Manages healthcare engineering project design and administers construction in accordance with VA policies and procedures, VA Design Guides, VA Design Manuals, VA Master Specifications and related industry codes and standards.Performs healthcare engineering project construction management and post project activities.
  • Self Employed
    Self Employed
    Self Employed Dec 2023 - Apr 2024
    United States
  • Cape Fear Valley Health
    Project Manager
    Cape Fear Valley Health Aug 2022 - Dec 2023
    Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States
    Project Manager who worked in partnership with other Engineering Construction Staff, contracted architects, engineers, and general contractors to manage multi-million dollar capital construction projects. Accountable for project financial performance and team communication. Responsible for the issuance and content of deliverables, technical content of CFVH Project documents and coordination or supervision of disciplines including outside consultants and contractors.
  • U.S. Army Materiel Command
    General Engineer - Installation Management Command-Readiness
    U.S. Army Materiel Command Feb 2019 - Jun 2020
    Fort Bragg, North Carolina
    As a Public Works Subject Matter Expert on the Staff, I was responsible for developing/implementing processes to provide Installation Management Command (IMCOM) Readiness Director visibility of all Military Construction, Restoration and Modernization, and significant construction projects across the 20+ Readiness Installations. Conducted inspections of processes and procedures for Readiness Installations to include Army Dams & Transportation Infrastructure, Operations and Maintenance, Business Operations, Housing, Master Planning and Real Estate and Engineering Support. Engaged executing agencies, review DD1391's, provided DD1391 development assistance to installation master planners and engineers.
  • City Of Fayetteville, North Carolina
    Construction Project Manager
    City Of Fayetteville, North Carolina Nov 2017 - Jan 2018
    Fayetteville, North Carolina Area
    Managed and oversaw construction projects for the City, including project pre-planning, scheduling, budgeting, and managing the design, construction, and close-out of a wide variety of projects.
  • Xviii Airborne Corps
    Design Engineer And Chief Of Construction - 20Th Engineer Brigade/Xviii Airborne Corps
    Xviii Airborne Corps Jul 2012 - Sep 2016
    Fort Bragg, North Carolina
    Led a team of 25 engineers, designers and surveyors responsible for the planning, synchronizing, assessing, and reporting of multi-million dollar general engineer and construction activities in support of tactical and military installation engineering efforts. Responsible for planning, designing, & executing facility repairs & renovations required to support unit expansion to adjacent facilities & new construction for the Directorate of Public Work and various units across numerous military installations, posts, and stations. Responsible for an atmosphere that allows subordinates to flourish as individuals, teammates, and family members.
  • Us Northern Command Jtfcs
    Senior Liaison Officer - Joint Task Force Civil Support (20Th Engineer Brigade)
    Us Northern Command Jtfcs Jun 2015 - May 2016
    United States
    Task Force Operations (20th Engineer Brigade) Senior LNO to Joint Task Force Civil Support. Joint Task Force Civil Support anticipates, plans, and prepares for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense Support of Civil Authorities (CBRN-DSCA) response operations. When directed, JTF-CS deploys within 24 hours of notification to command and control DOD forces in support of civil authority response operations in order to save lives, prevent further injury, and provide temporary critical support to enable community recovery. JTF-CS is the nations’ only standing CBRN joint task force. It is comprised of active and reserve component service members from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines. The headquarters also includes Department of the Air Force civilians and contract personnel. JTF-CS accomplishes response operations in strict adherence with the Constitution and public law. When directed on the authority of the President, through the Secretary of Defense, USNORTHCOM provides defense support of civil authorities when requested by local, state, tribal and federal officials.
  • Us Army
    Brigade (Senior) Engineer And Chief Of Plans-Centcom Materiel Recovery Element
    Us Army Feb 2013 - Nov 2013
    Khandahar, Afghanistan
    Led a team of 16 joint engineers and logisticians in enabling multi-billion dollar base closures, transfers, and recovery, retrograde, disposal of excess material and equipment throughout the Combined-Joint Operations Area. Personally developed, tracked and executed concepts of support for reduction, construction and deconstruction of military bases and materiel. Planned theater closing operations, liaised with Regional Commands throughout the Combined-Joint Area of Operations.
  • Huntington District, U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers
    Deputy District Commander And Engineer - Huntington District
    Huntington District, U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers Jul 2010 - Jul 2012
    Huntington, West Virginia
    Deputy Commander (Deputy Director/COO) & Chief of Staff for a 900+ person multi-disciplined engineering, construction, and operations organization with over 900 employees in 5 states with 44 dams and infrastructure valued over $50 billion. Directed all aspects of support across the organization. Personally responsible for sound management of the organization's $225 million budget, logistics, information management, human resources, internal review, equal opportunity employment, safety management, customer service, workforce development, resource management, and public affairs.
  • Us Army Corps Of Engineers
    Deputy Commander-Hurricane Protection Office
    Us Army Corps Of Engineers May 2009 - Jul 2010
    New Orleans, Louisiana
    Deputy Commander (Deputy Director/COO) and Chief of Staff for a multi-disciplined engineering organization responsible for the execution of $7.6 billion in construction projects in Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction. Directed all aspects of support across the organization including project execution, human resources, logistics, safety, public affairs, customer service, and information technology. Oversaw the development of policies, procedures, and business practices. Personally responsible for management of the organization's $11 million facilities budget. Served as the direct link to the sister organization responsible for a major portion of the Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction projects and both organizations' Task Force and Division Headquarters. Personally communicated and collaborated with other federal agencies, state and local governments, partners, stakeholders, and the public.
  • Us Army Corps Of Engineers
    Deputy District Commander For Hurricane And Storm Damage Risk Reduction-New Orleans District
    Us Army Corps Of Engineers Jan 2007 - May 2009
    New Orleans, Louisiana
    Deputy Commander (Deputy Director/COO) and Chief of Staff for a multi-disciplined engineering organization of 1225 professionals. Responsible for providing executive level direction and leadership in the construction and execution of a $14.6 billion comprehensive and integrated flood control, ecosystem restoration, and hurricane and storm damage risk reduction system. Responsible for the organization's operations management and integration between its sister organization and Task Force and Division Headquarters. Personally communicated and collaborated with other federal agencies, state and local governments, partners, stakeholders, and the public.
  • U.S. Department Of State
    Infrastructure Chief And Engineer - U.S. Department Of State & Usace Gulf Region District South
    U.S. Department Of State Nov 2008 - May 2009
    Provincial Reconstruction Team - Karbala, Iraq
    Led a team of six interagency personnel in the execution of an Iraqi reconstruction program valued at $30 million in projects. Conducted intergovernmental coordination and engagement with senior military commanders, U.S. Department of State representatives, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Iraqi Provincial Government officials in completing existing engineer projects, determining feasibility of new projects, designating new work, planning, and the development of Iraqi master planning. Responsible for the construction management and oversight all provincial projects. Promoted safety and security in all aspects of the mission.
  • Us Army
    Director Of Public Works - Usag Schinnen, Installation Management Command-Europe
    Us Army Jul 2003 - Dec 2006
    The Netherlands
    Led, managed and directed a workforce of 81 employees responsible for planning, construction, maintenance of $615 million in real property. Planned, programed, and implemented an annual budget of over $16 million. Planned, supervised, and directed quality of life initiatives for more than 6800 military, civilian personnel and families. Negotiated lease requirements, environmental compliance standards, fire and emergency services, force protection and safety guidelines. Developed Installation Master Plans to enhance the community, supported commanders and units.
  • Us Army
    Chief Of Engineer Operations (C-7), Multi-National Corps, Iraq
    Us Army Oct 2005 - Sep 2006
    Baghdad, Iraq
    Led a Joint and Coalition staff responsible for the management, coordination, synchronization, and control of the Corps' mobility, counter-mobility, general engineering, route clearance, repair, bridging, and geospatial engineer assets throughout the theater of operations. Coordinated and prepared staff products including orders, briefs, situation reports, staff papers, and engineer reports. Maintained complete situational awareness of all engineer capabilities and provided battlefield operational advise to Crisis Action and Operational Planning Teams, the Commanding General and staffs through current and future operations. Ensured seamless information flow from three U.S. Army, one Marine Corps, and two Coalition Divisional Operations areas.
  • Us Army Corps Of Engineers School
    U.S. Army Engineer Liaison Officer, U.S. Army Maneuver Support Center & Engineer School
    Us Army Corps Of Engineers School Jun 2000 - Jul 2003
    Angers, France
    Personal representative of the Commanding General, U.S. Army Maneuver Support Center and Engineer School to the Commanding General and Chief of Engineers of the French Army, Engineer School and Demining Center. Enhanced U.S. and French engineer interoperability by facilitating the exchange of information, doctrine, equipment, training, and combat development. Sought opportunities to expand the knowledge base and awareness of both sides. Facilitated U.S. military training opportunities in France and coordinated unit and individual exchanges and visits. Provided instruction on doctrine, equipment, organization and tactics to the French Engineer Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, Non-commissioned Officer Course, and Technical Degree Courses.
  • United States Army Civil Affairs And Psychological Operations Command
    Tactical Support Team Commander And Chief Of Operations, 96Th Civil Affairs Battalion (Airborne)
    United States Army Civil Affairs And Psychological Operations Command Jan 1998 - May 2000
    Fort Bragg, North Carolina
    Led a multi-faceted team of military professionals providing direct support to General Purpose and Special Operations Forces in the U.S. European Command. Responsible for advising the U.S. Commander, Europe and subordinate maneuver commanders on all aspects of Civil-Military Operations, to include the impact of civilian populations on military operations. Planned for Foreign Internal Defense (FID), Unconventional Warfare (UW), Non-Combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO), Humanitarian Civic Action (HCA), Disaster Relief, and Contingency Operations in support of the U.S. Commander, Europe to further U.S. national policy.
  • U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center And School
    Student
    U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center And School Jan 1997 - Dec 1997
    Fort Bragg North Carolina
    Civil Affairs (Civil-Military Operations), Psychological Operations, Regional Studies (Sub-Saharan Africa), French Language
  • United States Army Pacific
    Battalion Maintenance Officer, 84Th Engineer Battalion (Heavy)
    United States Army Pacific Nov 1995 - Dec 1996
    Schofield Barracks, Hawaii
    Senior Maintenance Manager in a Combat-Heavy (Construction Effects) forward deployed engineer battalion assigned to the U. S. Army Pacific Command which contained over 300 reportable and 250 non-reportable major items of equipment valued in excess of $28 million. Led a team of 40 maintenance professionals and was the principle maintenance advisor to the Commander. Responsible for the overall staff coordination and supervision of all maintenance programs. Ensured that maintenance procedures of unit Motor Pools and the Direct Support Maintenance Section conform to regulations and directives. Assisted Motor Pools and the Direct Support Maintenance shops with technical support and monitored maintenance operations. Provided technical assistance to the Commander and staff on maintenance operations and made recommendations concerning the entire maintenance program. Served as Environmental Compliance Officer and Motor Pool Safety Officer.
  • United States Army Pacific
    Commander; Hsc, 84Th Engineer Battalion (Heavy)
    United States Army Pacific Jul 1994 - Nov 1995
    Schofield Barracks, Hawaii
    Director, responsible for the leadership and training of 260 Soldiers to ensure a Go-To-War capability. Maintained the readiness and accountability of $10 million worth of sets, kits, outfits, vehicles, and engineer construction equipment. Ensured all missions assigned to the company were expertly planned, resourced, and executed to a very high standard. Provided engineer construction in support of US Commander, Pacific Nation Assistance Strategies and prepared the company to deploy anywhere in the Pacific Theater on short notice.
  • Xviii Airborne Corps
    Platoon Leader, Company Executive Officer, Battalion Adjutant, 30Th Engineer Battalion (T)(A)
    Xviii Airborne Corps Dec 1989 - Jul 1993
    Fort Bragg, North Carolina, United States

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Andamo E. Ford, Lieutenant Colonel, Usa (Ret.) works for U.s. Department Of Veterans Affairs

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Andamo E. Ford, Lieutenant Colonel, Usa (Ret.)'s current role is Healthcare Engineer and Project Manager.

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Andamo E. Ford, Lieutenant Colonel, Usa (Ret.) attended Defense Acquisition University, U.s. Army Command And General Staff College, U.s. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center And School, U.s. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center And School, U.s. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center And School, U.s. Army, John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center And School, U. S. Army Engineer Center & School, U.s. Army Engineer Center And School, Alabama Agricultural And Mechanical University, Federal Emergency Management Institute (Fema).

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