Douglas Foster
US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
Colorado Springs,CO
2027
years of professional experience
Results-driven Project Engineer with extensive experience managing complex projects from inception to completion. Specializes in coordinating cross-functional teams, adhering to timelines, and ensuring quality standards. Expertise in project planning, resource allocation, and risk management, delivering solutions that adapt to evolving project requirements.
Work History
Project Engineer / Resident Engineer
- Currently assigned to the Sentinel Missile Program, San Diego VA Hospital and Ellsworth AFB Phase Hangar.
- Performed Contracting Officer's Representative responsibilities and contract administration duties to ensure execution aligns with intent of plans and specifications, supports timely construction completion, and maintains safety and quality standards.
- Coordinated design-build, design-bid-build, and cost-plus-fee project delivery methods. Contributed to cost-plus-fee levee repair effort as member of USACE PDT of Year award team.
- Developed contract modification documentation in accordance with FAR standards. Defined scope of work for contract modifications, coordinating design details as required. Evaluated contractor submittals and shop drawings against applicable plans and specifications. Conducted site and facility surveys and inspections to support project requirements.
- Ensured field records remained current and complete, and verified execution and proper documentation of USACE project administrative actions, including RFI quality assurance reports, submittals, and pay applications, in a timely manner.
- Conducts pre-contract constructability assessments for upcoming contract actions. Develops CPARS evaluations for construction and design work.
- Provided on-site engineering support as Resident Engineer during national disaster events, coordinating support for FEMA operations.
- Managed USACE contingency operations as Resident Engineer for both Iraq and Afghanistan, preparing RFP bridging design documents and overseeing design-build contracts.
- Coordinated design reviews, permitting, and construction phasing with interdisciplinary stakeholders. Engaged with Contractor in Partnering initiatives.
Construction Craft Labor Worker
5 Years- Worked for multiple construction contractors during college breaks while completing engineering degree.
Civil Engineer
- Coordinated site development, grading, drainage, and utility plans with architecture and engineering teams.
- Prepared construction documents, specifications, and permit packages for public and private projects, including Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to resolve design conflicts and project risks.
Civil Engineer
- Prepared Civil and Structural engineering calculations, technical reports, and construction documents for power plant projects across the US and Canada.
- Coordinated design reviews with other engineering disciplines, surveyors, geotechnical staff, and permitting agencies.
Civil Engineer
- Designed civil site layouts, grading plans, and stormwater systems for infrastructure projects.
- Prepared technical calculations supporting roadway, utility, and land development designs.
Civil Engineer
- Completed professional development center internship program with rotational assignments across project management, cost estimating, construction, and design to own hands-on understanding of civil engineering processes.
Education
BS - Architectural Engineering / Structures
Skills
Registered Professional Engineer
Contracting Officer's Representative
Contracting Level II
Professional
Construction Contract Administration
Construction Management
Quality Control and Safety
Scheduling and Planning
Civil Engineering Design
Team Collaboration and Leadership
Secret Clearance
Timeline
Construction Craft Labor Worker
Laborers Union
01.1980 - 01.1985Read More
Project Engineer / Resident Engineer
US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
2002 - CurrentRead More
Civil Engineer
DLR Group
1994 - 2002Read More
Civil Engineer
Zurn/NEPCO
1992 - 1994Read More
Civil Engineer
Summit Technology Consulting Engineers
1990 - 1992Read More
Civil Engineer
Western Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command
1986 - 1990Read More
University of Colorado
BS from Architectural Engineering / Structures
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