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Letztes Update: 06.09.2022

Project Manager

Abschluss: Master's Degree
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Sprachkenntnisse: deutsch (Muttersprache) | englisch (gut)

Schlagwörter

Skills

Lean Six Sigma, quality standards, SAP, data migration, web-based, geographical information system, GIS, information portal system

Projekthistorie

11/2020 - 01/2021
Deputy Program Manager
Vectrus Systems Corporation

Overview: Charged with multiple performance initiatives to meet critical business requirements of Base Operations Support
Services (BOSS) contract

Notable Achievements:
* Coached Change of Occupancy Maintenance (COM) team to enhance housing unit turn-back rate.
* Improved labor reporting and procedures to notify customers on latest work order status
* Overcame language barriers with German subcontractors and supported interpretation of construction scope documents
* Assessed profitability of preventive maintenance (PM) program.

06/2017 - 10/2020
Project Manager
Buchart Horn, Inc

Overview: Solicited to manage cost and track construction schedules, oversee the decision-making process between German
and US design teams and lead procurement management to ensure quality standards are met. Synchronized with all
stakeholders involved to complete the general restoration of the German Embassy in Washington, DC.
Notable Achievements:
* Remedied a life safety concern by discovering and quickly repairing the German Embassy's fire sprinkler system; ensuring
the building is now fire sprinkler system certified.
* Oversaw the total redesign of failing HVAC systems by the US MEP engineers, combining German and US design practices.
* Combined efforts with 4 other engineers in a successful Design Charrette for 4 buildings on US Army installation in
Germany.

05/2015 - 06/2017
Project Manager
US Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz

US Army in Kaiserslautern, Germany benefits greatly from a utility privatization partnership with the local municipal water supplier.
Overview: Spearheaded negotiations for a 10-year contract extension valued at $10M+. Contributed to the two years
process of exaluating and stipulating complex ownership constellations for infrastructure renewal establishment and
ratification.

07/2013 - 06/2017
Project Manager
ROB Medical Center Replacement, US Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz

New ROB Medical Center is being built for an estimated $900M adjacent to Ramstein Air Base, Germany.
Overview: Forged formidable partnership with the US Army Corps of Engineers Project delivery team, responsible for
coordinating utility infrastructure aspects with local utility providers. Ensured the completion of requirements documents in
support of contracting the construction of main power supply and wate distribution system.

07/2013 - 06/2017
Project Manager
Management of Facility Maintenance and Repair, US Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz

Multiple repair and construction contracts were in place valued at $40M+
Overview: Executed the duties of scheduling, tracking progress and provided QA services of MEP projects in cooperation
with contractors. Revised contractor construction scopes and estimates. Provided oversight to a $300M Total Maintenance
Contract as part of the DPW work order team.

07/2013 - 06/2017
Project Manager
Building Assessments, US Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz

Tasked to assess 20% of all facilities and infrastructure components every year and capture ratings in the web-based Installation
Status Report Infrastructure (ISR-I) system
Overview: Performed and monitored regular and ad hoc ISR-I condition inspections and ensured observation reports of
the entire utility operations team were accurate and entered into the ISR-I system in a timely manner. Organized and
participated in assessments with the Garrison level ISR expert and responded to Command group questions.

05/2007 - 06/2017
Chief Utilities
US Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz

Overview: Charged with supervising a cross-functional team of eight engineers and technicians. Combined efforts with US
Army Corps of Engineers, Air Force Engineers as well as German federal and state authorities on planning, design, and
execution of infrastructure and utility projects to include the largest OCONUS Military Construction Army (MCA) project
valued at $900M. Advised garrison leadership on emergency contingency matters for critical utility infrastructure.




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Notable Achievements:
* Impact driving force behind the development and execution of a prioritized plan for the renewal of critical power cables,
which ensured that no power outage lasted longer than 2 hours in 3 years.
* Led the successful integration of the hospital's water supply system into the overall water supply infrastructure
* Directed strategic efforts with external consultants to develop a roadmap for smart metering and utility automation.
* Awarded for delivering unprecedented results by applying lean methodologies to significantly slash the cost of the refuse
and recycling program by $1.4M (or 18%) within one year.
* Achieved an annual savings of $200,000 by researching the calculation basis for rainwater fees, and updating service maps.

04/2014 - 09/2015
Project Manager
Refuse and Recycling Program Enhancement, US Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz

Third-party review found deficiencies in the US Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz refuse and recycling program.
Overview: Directed a team of solid waste managers in a cost reduction effort utilizing lean methodologies. Responsible for
rolling out the new standard procedures for refuse removal with seven refuse and recycling companies. Successfully
accumulated cost savings of up to $1.4M (or 18%) in a single year.

02/2012 - 07/2013
Chief Operations & Maintenance Division

Overview: Leveraged experience in managing three direct reporting branch chiefs as well as 60+ engineers, technicians,
administrative and craftsmen. Enhanced quality outcome by reorganizing the divisional structure to compensate US Army
transformation driven manpower losses.
Notable Achievements:
* Played an instrumental role in the formulation and execution of facility repair and maintenance programs and
ground maintenance plans for 2,000+ industrial and administrative buildings and housing facilities.
* Developed and successfully implemented integrated installation closure planning procedures for all US Army posts in
Heidelberg and Mannheim, Germany.
* Performed the handover of 10 military installations in time and on budget to host nation as directed by the US Department
of Defense.

09/2007 - 01/2013
Project Manager
Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) Projects, US Army Garrison Heidelberg

Overview: Launched 'Energy Savings with Computers' initiative which resulted in a cost-saving of $900M when rolled out in
2009 to all US Army computers in Europe. Oversaw the 'Redesign of DPW Work Order Process' for alignment with the SAP
Property, Plant & Equipment module (GFEBS), facilitated the change process with all DPW stakeholders and provided training.

05/2007 - 01/2012
Industrial Engineer

Overview: Championed the redesign of the DPW work order process to comply with SAP GFEBS Property, Plant &
Equipment (PP&E); implemented changes during the transition phase, and conducted training and exercises. Took on the
responsibility of Chief Work Reception which included establishing contract tracking and management tool. Handpicked to
perform IT duties as system administrator/network administrator; planned, executed computer operating system and the
user data migration on organization level; scanned, patched computer vulnerabilities with automated procedures.
Notable Achievement:
* Earned the privilege of managing the DPW Continuous Process Improvement initiatives; lead the IMCOM Europe level
energy saving Lean Six Sigma Black Belt project, resulting in an annual cost avoidance of $900k.

04/2004 - 04/2007
GIS Consultant
AspectView

Overview: Executed the duties of designing and implementing maintenance, repair and operations processes; configured
portal information system components for control and managing business processes.

09/2003 - 03/2004
Project Manager

Overview: Spearheaded the full implementation of a geographical information system (GIS) application for a car manufacturer
in Bavaria, Germany. Ensured the completion of all tasks from requirements definition to installation and final acceptance in
cooperation with an international team of software developers.

04/2000 - 03/2004
Project Manager
Berit GmbH

Overview: Directed and supervised Geographical Information Systems (GIS) projects within the public sector and the
chemical and automotive industry. Created data models for wastewater management, emission sources, production facilities.

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