Avery L. Utley
Brandywine,MD
Summary
Senior Construction Manager with 29+ years of experience leading Department of Defense (DoD) construction, civil engineering, facilities, and infrastructure programs supporting U.S. Air Force operations worldwide. Proven expertise managing MILCON, facility modernization, renovation, quality assurance, contractor oversight, and multi-million-dollar construction programs across domestic and overseas military installations. Extensive experience coordinating with government stakeholders, engineers, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), federal standards, safety regulations, and project schedules. Demonstrated success overseeing large-scale infrastructure programs, construction inspections, design coordination, risk management, and project execution supporting mission-critical facilities and operations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Manager
Chenega Corporation
12.2020 - Current
- Insures sites are compliant with OSHA, federal, state and local regulations to prevent unnecessary delays.
- Conducts routine quality audits to verify progression against specifications and initiated corrective actions to remedy concerns.
- Collaborate with contractors, architects, engineers, and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
Construction Manager
AMENTUM
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Implement the construction portion of the assigned project through day to day direction of all field activities and is responsible for all job site activities
- Ensure timely and efficient execution of fieldwork
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, federal, state and local regulations to prevent unnecessary delays
Knowledge Manager
Tecolote Research Inc.
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes
- Allocated executive tasks and managed complex calendars and administrative functions
- Managed administrative functions, including complex calendar management with focus on proper allocation of executive availability
Superintendent, Civil Engineering and Logistics Operations
United States Air Force
10.2014 - 10.2019
- Led 213 personnel split into multilateral teams that consist of multiple crafts, with a $38 million budget maintaining and supporting a $1.3 billion physical plant through construction projects, facility maintenance, and logistic support
- Oversaw organizational policies, administered personnel actions, provided the director guidance on leadership, discipline, and personnel development
- Guided $96 million multi-year construction program that supported 341 facilities with 17 personnel
Operations Manager
United States Air Force
01.2014 - 10.2014
- Led 72 personnel executing $6.8 million facilities and grounds contract supporting 72 facilities on 227 acres and 5,200 personnel
- Guided facilities and grounds contract revision, reducing contract cost by $600,000 while sustaining superior customer support
- Monitored, inspected, and supported contract performance
Engineering Manager/Facility Manager
United States Air Force
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Managed 6 personnel that oversaw civil engineering activities including research, development, and implementation of complex Geographical Information Systems in support of comprehensive planning of a $2.2 billion facility plant
- Organized all construction-surveying efforts vital to the procurement of $43 million contract design program
- Led a team to complete redesign and layout parking plan on airfield for $356 million in aircrafts
- Partner with host nation (Great Britain) in the development of 15 construction projects for the health and welfare of 125 personnel
Facilities And Construction Quality Assurance Evaluator
United States Air Force
12.2009 - 01.2011
- Oversaw 562 facilities at five locations, in four different countries that secured $5.2 billion in United States of America assets
- Served as project manger for multiple construction and airfield repair projects at all five locations. Projects included construction, renovation, repair or restoration on a variety of structures and facilities
- Lead the closure and turnover of a United Stated military base and $45 million in assets local officials
Engineering Supervisor, Civil
United States Air Force
07.2005 - 12.2009
- Supervised Engineering Assistants in Computer-Aided Drafting and Design, land surveying, material testing and classification, in support of worldwide construction projects and military operations
- Performed initial site reconnaissance and topographic surveys for runways, airfields, facilities and infrastructure, supporting advanced construction pre-planning teams.
Education
Master of Science - Leadership
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN2016
Master of Science - Operation Management
University Of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, AR2007
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Hampton University
Hampton, VA2005
Associate of Applied Science - Construction Technology
Community College Of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL1999
Skills
- Team leadership
- Administrative
- Staff development
- Conflict resolution
- Project Management
- Construction management
- Inspection principles
- Safety assessments
- Building, demolition and renovation
- Proficiency at reading blueprints
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Customer service-oriented
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Secret Clearance (25 Jan 2016)
Timeline
Construction Manager
Chenega Corporation
12.2020 - Current
Construction Manager
AMENTUM
08.2020 - 12.2020
Knowledge Manager
Tecolote Research Inc.
10.2019 - 08.2020
Superintendent, Civil Engineering and Logistics Operations
United States Air Force
10.2014 - 10.2019
Operations Manager
United States Air Force
01.2014 - 10.2014
Engineering Manager/Facility Manager
United States Air Force
01.2011 - 01.2014
Facilities And Construction Quality Assurance Evaluator
United States Air Force
12.2009 - 01.2011
Engineering Supervisor, Civil
United States Air Force
07.2005 - 12.2009
Master of Science - Leadership
Capella University
Master of Science - Operation Management
University Of Arkansas At Little Rock
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Hampton University
Associate of Applied Science - Construction Technology
Community College Of The Air Force