A. Wade Doss, Pe, Pmp Email & Phone Number

Huntsville, Al, Us

Huntsville, Al

Huntsville, Alabama, Us

Serves as Director of Engineering and top technical advisor with authority to plan and manage all phases of the Directorate’s mission. Manages an organization of approximately 335 employees in 4 divisions with approximately 22 subordinate supervisors at the GS-15 and GS-14 levels. Works under general administrative direction of the Programs Director and Commander, U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville. Has independent responsibility for planning, defining, coordinating and managing the technical engineering activities of the Center. These projects directly support military installation facilities and infrastructure and other government agencies facilities. Projects are supported through all phases, engineering planning, design, construction sustainment and operations, cyber compliance, and disposal. Complex electronics and power control systems, hazardous mechanical systems, blast resistant design and other innovative engineering approaches are often required. These programs/projects include the Missile Defense Program, Chemical Demilitarization Program, Military Medical Facility Construction (medical MILCON), Major VA hospital design and construction, Installation Support Programs, Military Munitions Disposal Program and the Formerly used Defense Site (FUDs) Environmental Restoration Program. The Director is responsible for recruiting and sustaining technical competency and Subject-Matter-Experts (SMEs) in the eight (8) Mandatory Centers of Expertise’s (MCX) as well as several Technical Centers of Expertise (TCXs) assigned to the Center (Medical, Missile Defense, Cyber Security, Facility Explosive Safety, Environmental and Military Munitions, Electronic Security, Utility Monitoring and Controls, Range and Training Lands, HVAC, and Installation support). The Center has no geographic boundary thus the activities of the Director and MCXs provide world-wide support to all USACE Districts.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

As Chief, Civil-Structures Division, is responsible for planning, coordinating and managing the establishment of program requirements, development of criteria and the design for highly sophisticated and state-of-the-art engineering programs. These programs cross Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense as well as other Government agency boundaries, are located worldwide, and require specialized multiple-agency coordination. The unique and high sophistication of assigned mission requires analysis and application of very specialized Civil, Structural, Environmental, Site Development, Geotechnical, Geophysical and Architectural methods. Facility systems and/or concepts include special purpose and hardened protective structures for heavy industrial and chemical explosive manufacturing facilities; water supply, distribution and utilities; industrial water treatment and hazardous waste management; remediation of ordnance and explosive hazards including conventional and chemical weapons; military railroad and training range development; site development and geotechnical analysis; architectural conceptualization and development, materials technology and building components for special purpose military and hazardous chemical industrial facilities.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

The Installation Support and Programs Management Directorate consist of 5 Divisions, 14 Branches, and 190 employees. I support the Director and Division Chiefs with a variety of tasks. Serve as rater and supervisor for 5 GS-15 Division Chiefs and serve as senior rater for 14 GS-14 Branch Chiefs. Mentor GS-15 and GS-14 managers and supervisors across the directorate. Execute a $2B+ high visibility, fast paced program consisting of 30+ product lines providing a variety of Facilities Engineering products Worldwide for ARMY and other DoD customers as well as non-DOD agencies. Products include A-E services, Planning & Programming, BASEOPS, Construction (medical and non medical), and a variety of Services related to the procurement and installation of building systems (i.e. ESS, UMCS, Furniture, Energy Management, Information Technology and Information Assurance). Represent the command to the rest of the USACE PM community, including HQs Account Managers and senior leadership from USACE Division/District Commands; frequently brief General Officers and Senior Executive Service members. Represent the Command to Industry and technical organizations such as SAME, ASCE, etc. Develop and implement local PM policies. Provide acquisition strategy and planning guidance for large critical acquisitions ranging from $250M to $2.5B (scope includes construction, services, supplies, and commodities). Perform Source Selection Authority and SSEB Chair duties for major acquisitions. Lead corporate PM recruitment activities. Formulate and execute organizational and staffing plans for the enterprise. Provide oversight on preparation and execution of operating ($22M) and program budgets ($2B) for the Directorate. Act as Command Liaison to other large Commands such as ARMY Materiel Command. Oversee all Directorate administrative and EEO issues. Provide senior leadership to resolve personnel conflicts and issues with troubled projects/programs.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

As Chief of the Facilities Division, I supervise and direct a staff of 33 employees including supervisory program managers, project managers, engineers, project management specialists, and administrative personnel. Directly supervise two (2) GS 14 Supervisory Program Managers and an Administrative Assistant. Also serve as Senior Rater for all other Division personnel. The Division has 6 programs exceeding $200M in obligations annually: Access Control Point Program, Facility Reduction Program, Facility Repair and Renewal Program, Special Projects, Energy Execution Program, and Information Technology Services.

Huntsville, Al, Us

Perform oversight of miscellaneous A-E and Engineering Services activities for Commercial and Government clients. Services include program/project management, construction management, security engineering (electronic and physical), logistics engineering, and A-E design services. Responsible for technical support/quality assurance to various clients including, but not limited to: U S Army Corps of Engineers, AMCOM, NASA, AMRDEC, and others for design and design-build program support.

Washington, Dc, Us

As Chief of the Facility Repair and Renewal (FRR) Division in the Project Management Directorate, I supervise and direct a staff of 12 employees including program managers, project managers, engineers, project management specialists, and administrative personnel. The FRR Division executes repair/renovation/minor MILCON projects through a family of Design Build IDIQ construction/service contracts. Projects include a wide variety of complex and unique facilities and structures frequently requiring specially adapted construction methods and equipment. The program typicallyissues 100+ Task Orders (TOs) per year at a value of $120M. The TOs range in complexity from repair roofs and roads to converting 40 yr old power plants from analog to digital.Serve as expert in receiving, processing, and reporting construction data. Monitor construction quality assurance and contract administration functions for the Division. Collaborate to establish inspection policies, criteria, and schedules. Lead effort to resolve claims and disputes with the Contractors. Organize, plan, and assign work to be accomplished and prepare schedules and priorities for completion of work. Assign work based on priorities, difficulty of assignments, and the capabilities of employees. Develop performance standards and evaluate performance for each employee using the National Security Personnel System (NSPS). Provide mentoring and training to all employees related to performance of work, administrative matters, and career development.

Washington, Dc, Us

Project Manager for Facilities Repair and Renovation (FRR) Product Line. Managed $30M FRR program for NASA John C. Stennis Space Center. Program included demo/repair/renovation/minor MILCON of multiple test, office/admin, lab, and HQ facilities damaged by Hurricane Katrina. Prepared SOW's, evaluated Contractor proposals, lead contract negotiations, recommended award to Contracting Officers. Project Manager for Electronic Security Systems (ESS) Product Line. Managed 10-15 ESS projects in various OCONUS ARMY locations around the world. Managed 5-10 projects for the National Guard Bureau (NGB HQ). Project scopes included survey, design, and installation of physical and electronic security equipment. Managed efforts of service contractors, equipment vendors, A/E firms, COE Geographic Districts, and in-house Contracting, Engineering, and Resource Management personnel toward execution of the these projects. Planned and assigned work to PDT members (range b/t 5 and 10), and set schedules for completion of the work. Ensured project deliverables were of acceptable quality. Independently formulated plans, methods, policies, and procedures required for mission accomplishment. Planned, directed, reviewed, and analyzed day to day activities of the PDT. Responsible for vertical and horizontal integration of management tools, policy changes, and lessons learned affecting the PDT. Reviewed completed work for compliance with policy, regulations, schedules, budgets, and accomplishment of objectives. Lead the PDT in resolving technical, schedule, and funding issues associated with projects. Served as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on several of the projects. Monitored and evaluated PDT and Contractor performance. In his/her absence, represented the Program Manager Team Lead and the Division Chief in a Supervisory capacity.

Washington, Dc, Us

Program Manager for a variety of initiatives, contracts, and activities including general Installation Support (DA, AF), MILCON transformation, BRAC, Modularity, and Stationing. Scope included planning & programming, economic analysis, and MILCON model RFP. Primary installation support focus was $160M program to upgrade Access Control Points (Electronic Security Equipment and Facility Construction upgrades) at 100+ installations/locations around the world. Assisted in defining, organizing, and directing the overall program. Performed a full range of administrative and technical duties. Established mission requirements: milestone schedules, budgets, and metrics to ensure program success. Briefed customer on funds/work status. Developed and presented oral and written presentations to all levels of government and industry management, including CEO's, General Officers, SES's, and COL's. Managed and directed team of service contractors, equipment vendors, A/E firms, COE Geographic Districts (Area and Resident Offices), and in-house Contracting, Engineering, and Resource Management personnel toward execution of the program(s). Prepared and reviewed scopes of work (SOW), independent government estimates (IGE), product specifications, technical requirements, Request for Proposals (RFP), and Request for Quotes (RFQ). Organized and chaired Source Selection Boards (SSB). Recommended contract awardees to the Contracting Officer for approval. Briefed contractors, A/E firms, COE Geographic Districts, and other Program Managers on technical, fiscal, and schedule issues related to the equipment deliveries and projects. Prepared progress/status reports and briefings for the customer, other government agencies, contractors, and the Geographic Districts involved in the programs. Final approval authority for all obligations and expenditures on the program/projects.

Washington, Dc, Us

Served as assistant project engineer on $35 mil Space and Missile Defense Command Complex (Design-Build Project). Specific duties were same as period of May 98 to Mar 00. See below. Continued to serve as project engineer on Total Environmental Restoration Contract (TERC). A Cost-Plus Contract involving CERCLA and RCRA work on Redstone Arsenal including Remedial Investigation and Remedial Action tasks. Approximately 100 sites at varying stages of the regulatory process involved. See period below (Mar 00 to Jul 02) for more details.

Washington, Dc, Us

Served as lead project engineer on $12 mil Total Environmental Restoration Contract (TERC). Participated on team in managing the environmental restoration of over 100 sites on RSA, AL under this contract. Coordinated with the contractor, the customer (RSA), and the regulators (EPA, ADEM) as to the status and progress of each site. Sites were monitored under the CERCLA and/or RCRA programs. Sites contained contamination (TCE, Heavy Metals, Lead, etc.) of the surface soil, subsurface soil, and groundwater. Reviewed and approved QA/QC Plans, Site Safety and Health Plans, and General Work Plans for each site as applicable. Also reviewed and approved contractor pay estimates for this Cost-Plus type TERC contract (subject to DCAA audit). Responsible for all construction activities from design/bid to completion of the remediation of these sites. Coordinated with Program Manager in Savannah District to move sites from Remedial Investigation (RI) phases to Remedial Action (RA) phases.

Washington, Dc, Us

Served as assistant project engineer on $28 mil Design-Bid-Build Missile and Space Intelligence Center Complex and $27 mil Design-Build Life Cycle Software Engineering Center Complex. Participated in design and planning review conferences with A-Es, construction contractors, and customers. Checked 35%-100% design packages for technical accuracy and compliance with the contract specifications. Coordinated and captured user requirements and ensured they were incorporated during the subsequent design and construction. Coordinated/scheduled QA/QC project activities with contractor. Inspected and documented work daily; supervised soil's and concrete testing. Reviewed submittals and shop drawings for technical accuracy and compliance with the contract specifications. Reviewed/processed contract documents including monthly construction schedule updates (Primavera and MS Project), change orders, modifications, requests for equitable adjustments (claims), and monthly pay estimates. Worked with the contractors, the users, and other personnel to solve on-site design and construction problems. Responsible for ensuring the contractor's Quality Control, Safety, and Environmental procedures were in compliance. Reviewed final As-Builts and prepared Transfer and Acceptance of Military Real Property documents (DD1354). Ensured contractors complied with wage and hour labor laws and regulations (Davis Bacon and Service Acts).

Washington, Dc, Us

Duties: Served as government's Quality Assurance Representative on more than 12 projects totaling $10M. Duties were the same as outlined during the time period of May 98 to Mar 00 minus the contract administration functions. Worked for total of 6 semesters alternating school studies.