Greg Howland
Hayes,VA
Summary
Served as a U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Officer for 9 years. Detail-oriented professional with a strong background in engineering and construction oversight. Known for creative problem-solving and effective team leadership, committed to delivering high-quality engineering services in challenging environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Engineering Branch Chief
USAF
Hampton, Virginia
08.2025 - Current
- Builds command construction priorities and funding strategies. Overseeing more than $1 billion dollars of requirements.
- Chief Engineering Advisor to the Commander, Air Combat Command. Developing creative solutions for engineering problems across the world at 12 installations.
- Oversees a team of 9 to provide expert engineering services and supply engineering efforts to expeditionary airbases across the globe.
Engineering Manager
USAF
Yokota AB, Japan
04.2022 - 08.2025
- Led a team of 120 to accomplish environmental management, military housing, and asset accountability for the installation.
- Oversaw contract execution and construction standards enforcement.
- Directed the installation emergency management section and chemical response team.
Full Time Student
USAF
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
08.2020 - 04.2022
- Competitively selected to attend the Air Force Civil Engineer graduate program at the Air Force institute of Technology.
- Earned a masters degree alongside peers focusing on engineering programs and Civil Engineer leadership.
- Completed time by attending Squadron Officer School. A five week leadership program for USAF Officers.
Project Engineer
USAF
Great Falls, Montana
08.2017 - 08.2020
- Lead engineer for scoping and estimating on all construction projects at Malmstrom AFB.
- Developed the construction program for the installation to advocate for funding at the headquarters level.
- Led a team of 12 in facility management, maintenance scheduling, and infrastructure risk management.
Education
Master of Science - Engineering Management
Air Force Institute of Technology
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH04-2022
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
United States Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs, CO05-2017
Skills
- Project management
- Construction oversight
- Funding strategy
- Engineering problem solving
- Contract execution
- Environmental management
- Asset accountability
- Team leadership
- Attention to detail
- Risk management
Certification
Top Secret/SCI Clearance
Accomplishments
Meritorious Service Medal (2024), 2x Air and Space Commendation Medal (2020, 2025), Air Space Achievement Medal (2020), 2x Squadron Company Grade officer of the Year.
Timeline
Engineering Branch Chief
USAF
08.2025 - Current
Engineering Manager
USAF
04.2022 - 08.2025
Full Time Student
USAF
08.2020 - 04.2022
Project Engineer
USAF
08.2017 - 08.2020
Master of Science - Engineering Management
Air Force Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
United States Air Force Academy