Robert Padar Email & Phone Number

St Louis, Missouri, United States

Shaw A F B, South Carolina

As the key point of contact providing technical advice and solution implementation assistance for distributed Real Property Inventory future capital improvements, I am regularly: ensuring the implementation of Air Force best-practices for Real Property Installed Equipment (RPIE), evaluating business needs, coordinating expenditures, resources usage, and reporting accuracy.As a team leader, I am guiding a hybrid-working team of 8 through delivering operational excellence for high-value real property management programs, having previously coordinated Middle East-based personnel remotely in the use of the BUILDER property asset management system.My proudest accomplishments in this role include:• Leading my team through implementing complex management programs for $20B of facilities, structures, and utility infrastructure.• Receiving recognition from upper leadership for proficiently administrating 4 overseas facilities valued at $730K, providing mission-critical personnel accommodation.

Shaw Afb, Sc

Manage, oversee, and account for AFCENT, AOR Installation’s real property inventory valued at over 12 billion dollars. Responsible for the accuracy, completeness, and processing of the Transfer and Acceptance requirements for Real Property acceptance of all capital improvements and new construction. Provide guidance for maintaining real property records according to AFCENT issued policies, guidance, and procedures. Submit appropriate reporting data from the Air Force Real Property Inventory (RPI) System to the AFCENT leadership. Ensure RPI data is accurate, complete and up-to date and source documentation is maintained to meet AFCENT mission requirements. Provided real property management provisions throughout the AOR for AFCENT and managed the facility database, capturing valuable programming, funding, and site information. In addition, managed the airfield waiver program for the AOR location within AFCENT.Coordinated and instructed the operational use of a property asset management system (BUILDER) to personnel in the AOR for facility accountability and infrastructure condition assessment critical to programming fund allocation for continued real property sustainment.

Shaw Afb, Sc

Manage, oversee, and account for AFCENT, AOR Installation’s real property inventory valued at over 12 billion dollars. Responsible for the accuracy, completeness, and processing of the Transfer and Acceptance requirements for Real Property acceptance of all capital improvements and new construction. Provide guidance for maintaining real property records according to AFCENT issued policies, guidance, and procedures. Submit appropriate reporting data from the Air Force Real Property Inventory (RPI) System to the AFCENT leadership. Ensure RPI data is accurate, complete and up-to date and source documentation is maintained to meet AFCENT mission requirements. Provided real property management provisions throughout the AOR for AFCENT and managed the facility database, capturing valuable programming, funding, and site information. In addition, managed the airfield waiver program for the AOR location within AFCENT.Coordinated and instructed the operational use of a property asset management system (BUILDER) to personnel in the AOR for facility accountability and infrastructure condition assessment critical to programming fund allocation for continued real property sustainment.

Shaw Afb, Sc

In serving as Engineering and Infrastructure advisor to the Air Force Logistics Group, I provided all tools necessary to delivery operational excellence to 25 separate units, and ensured unit program alignment with the 9th Air Force and Air Combat Command Unit Evaluation Inspections readiness criteria.On a people level, I collaborated with stakeholders at every level to implement base development programs, covering: project plan development, CAD drawing validation, and expediting the resolution of operational, construction and design issues. I also trained cross-functional managers to seamlessly operate readiness inspections-critical command level software.My proudest achievement in this role covers:• Supporting the end-to-end management of a $30M building renovation project, from current state analysis to future-proofing the facility programming, and driving plan implementation.

Shaw Air Force Base, Sc

In this role, I directed multiple teams through facility, housing and road construction projects, consistently delivering operational, people, and data analysis excellence in construction project management.I also delivered Quality Assurance expertise to 2 construction managers overseeing $29.M in Air Force projects, and oversaw the application of OSHA, NFPA. HSE and EPA standards.I am proud that in this role, I:• Facilitated increased safety and security for 28K allied members through creating and overseeing a $95M critical infrastructure project.• Was recognized by my colleagues for my leadership communication, and interpersonal skills with an invitation to instruct Enlisted Force Structure to 19 Non Commissioned Officers.• Managed to foster a working partnership with the County, leading to an increase of 70% in public imagery and local address data quality, and reducing expenditures by $200K in the process.

Osan Air Base, Republic Of Korea

In this position, I managed the Operations and Maintenance sustainment, restoration, and modernization programming and planning for 447 facilities and 4 active airfields, elaborating programming documents to support effective prioritization in construction projects, and coordinating the programs implementation and funding.On a personnel level, I supervised a team of 10 in utilizing $1.9B in war reserve materials and $450M in Real Property records, and guided teams on the application of HSE principles and procedures in line with national laws, local regulations, and technical orders.I am proud that in this role, I:• Secured $4.8M of Pacific Air Force straddle funds through strong negotiations, leading to the upgrade of Suwon Air Base's fire protection in line with U-2 aircraft operational requirements.• Led a team of 4 through successfully executing a $400M facility construction program, covering 764 projects in 6 locations.• Directed an aircraft shelter repair project which resulted in the upgraded integrity of 23 facilities, effectively operating $8.1M, and protecting $700M in war reserve material.

Columbus Air Force Base, Ms

In this position, I conducted pre-final, final, and post-final inspections for $2M construction projects, evaluating the warranty programs for completed constructions, and interpreting blueprints and specs to ensure optimal quality at project deliveryAs the subject matter expert for complex construction projects, I conducted technical reviews of contractor past performances, and negotiated with existing contractors, rapidly resolving outstanding issues.My proudest accomplishments in this role include:• Spearheading operational streamlining activities, managing to move up the deadline for a contractual modification of a $264K hangar addition.• Upgrading the design of a $1.1M Youth Center addition, optimizing the quality-of-life conditions for +300 children.• Sourcing and vetting contractors for major projects, including a $340K water tower.• Assessing and approving the quality of 200 designs, delivering $186M construction projects during Iraq deployment.

Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii

Supervised the Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) program to include strategy, policy, & procedural development for the Pacific Command. Administered technical contracts valued over $6M. Evaluated software applications & contractor proposals. Developed, reviewed & prepared contract statement of work. Performed installation technical staff assistance visits (SAVs). Managed a staff of 38 contractor consultants located at 7 different bases. Command subject-matter-expert for evaluation and implementation of GIS hardware & software. Interfaced with numerous directorates integrating GeoBase across functional boundaries. Programed future budgets while executing current year funds. Served as the lead Engineer Assistant (EA) in the Pacific Operation Support Center for bed-down planning analysis. Major Command representative to career field of 374 military & civilian personnel, prioritized core tasks & contingency needs affecting program decisions. --Increased effectiveness of Pacific Air Force’s IG team; taught IG, GIS/GPS skills with implemented realistic scenario planning and evaluating. --Launched first Internet Mapping Function for command and control, security forces and contingency response planning. --Led expeditionary mapping efforts for 13th Air Force with 188 contingency airfields vital to PACAF war & humanitarian preparations. --Executed pre-deployment training command wide for 40 EA's saving $140 thousand in travel cost cutting number of sites by 50%. --Identified equipment changes to UTC CA/CRL; erased redeployment nightmare saving $250K in survey equipment. --Teamed in the development of GIS Space Utilization tool solving space constraints, ideal for facility space assignment. --Respected EA functional manager; identified impacts of 7 level cuts and prepared command for AF Training Record program. --Briefed Headquarters AF/GIO on PACAF rapid planning & bed-down capabilities; prepared leaders for pacific contingencies.

Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii

Managed, coordinated, & performed inspections on five concurrent facilities at $35 million in military construction in support of C-17 mission. Supervised & instructed two enlisted personnel on the quality assurance aspects of major construction. Coordinated with base users on utility outages, traffic detours, and permits. Advised program manager on aspects of design & construction deficiencies or adverse conditions. Interpreted the specifications, blue prints & analyzed the provisions of the contract ensuring top quality construction. Recorded the contractors construction activities, reviewed material submittals, & coordinated efforts with base agencies. Scheduled system commissioning & monitored results for compliance. Conducted pre-final, final & post acceptance inspections documenting full compliance. Ensured operations personnel received systems manuals & training on equipment for efficient use. Prepared & briefed weekly construction progress reports to high level leadership for vital situational awareness. --Established communication lines to C-17 bed-down office; provided link for Army Corps of Engineer personnel. --Integrated Primavera systems software to manage construction issues enabling bi-directional data exchange with users. --Organized traffic pattern changes during construction phasing; provided secure emergency response route usage. --Evaluated Airmen’s daily inspection records; confirmed reports reflected precise contract activities and progress. --Coordinated flight-line work request for contractor access; preserved security and efficiency of airfield operations. --Coordinated utility outages to 12 mission critical facilities ensuring limited down time for affected areas. --Thoroughly gathered knowledge, assembled, & analyzed facts to draw a conclusion which providing engineering solution for classified alarm system avoiding future modification and saving $100 thousand.

Bachelor'S Degree, Industrial Technology

Associate Of Applied Sciences (Aas), Construction Technology

Associate Of Applied Sciences (Aas), Logistics Management