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Jason P. Balolong

Yukon,OK

Summary

Driven team leader offering 24 years of military experience in leadership, followership and management capabilities. Proficient in performing civil engineering design, drafting, surveying, and contract surveillance to support Air Force facility construction and maintenance programs. Adaptable approach to resolving issues by communicating clearly with others, using active listening skills and driving compromise. Knowledgeable leader with record of accomplishment on diverse construction projects. Translates directives of architects, constructions managers and clients into actionable on-site directives to consistently meet project demands. Expert in tackling problems head-on and maintaining strict standards.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Supervisor, Construction Control Representative

Oklahoma City VA Health Care System
Oklahoma City, OK
12.2023 - Current
  • Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.
  • Evaluated employee performance through periodic reviews and documented results accordingly.
  • Conducted weekly meetings with team members to discuss upcoming tasks and project deadlines.
  • Directed and supervised team of 5 employees in daily operations.
  • Collaborated with other departments to coordinate workflow processes between teams.
  • Participated in recruitment efforts by interviewing prospective candidates for open positions.
  • Inspected job sites regularly to verify safety protocols were being followed and that work was progressing in accordance with established guidelines.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors, suppliers and subcontractors as needed for each project.
  • Resolved any issues that arose during the course of a project in a timely manner.
  • Organized meetings between contractors, suppliers and other stakeholders to discuss project progress.
  • Resolved issues during construction and commissioning phases to maintain tight schedules and budget levels.
  • Oversaw daily on-site construction operations, ensuring projects met design specifications and safety standards.
  • Led cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration between architects, engineers, and construction personnel.

Construction Control Representative

Department of Veterans Affairs
Oklahoma City, OK
10.2022 - 12.2023

40 Hours/Week

Supervisor: Adam Carlson, (405) 456-5372, may contact

  • Managed 27 service contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
  • Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress.
  • Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
  • Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
  • Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout construction.
  • Modified project plans when needed to better align with organizational objectives.
  • Monitored daily construction and evaluated project progress, contract compliance and safety for Upgrade Fire Alarm System for entire medical campus.
  • Monitored and assessed schedule performance and quality workmanship of contractors.
  • Managed project operations, budget and timeline and collaborated with stakeholders to review status.
  • Performed inspections of current construction, refurbishment and repair projects.

Superintendent, Engineering

23D Civil Engineer Squadron
Moody AFB, GA
09.2021 - 09.2022

40 Hours/Week

Supervisor: April Whitbeck, (210) 238-0698, may contact

  • Leads 28 military, civilian and contract personnel; develops & conducts training programs; assess military members deployment mission readiness.
  • Sustains base comprehensive plan drawings; manages as-built inventory for 28.6 thousand drawings is support of $3.6 billion in facility & infrastructure assets.
  • Oversees contract change requests, conducts construction conferences & monitors acceptance inspections for completed projects.
  • Attended and participated in progress and project meetings.

Superintendent, Engineering

35th Civil Engineer Squadron
Misawa Air Base, Japan
08.2018 - 08.2021

40 Hours/Week

Supervisor: Lt Col Taylor Valentine, +81-0434-77-3722, may contact

  • Oversees 14 military, 10 US civilians and 31 local nationals; guides planning, programming, project management of $523 milllion engineering portfolio.
  • Monitors all aspects of morale, quality of life, discipline & formal upgrade and contingency training for 13 Engineering Assistants.
  • Guides execution support section; updates geospatial data of $12 billion/3.4 thousand facilities/8.9 million square foot installation f/US Air Force comprehensive planning program.

Superintendent, Engineering

31st Civil Engineer Squadron
Aviano AB, Italy
08.2015 - 08.2018

40 Hours/Week

Supervisor: Anthony Duty, (850) 283-6770, may contact

  • Leads 31 military and civilians; manages contract design and execution of $92.3 million Operations and Maintenance, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and military construction program for 1.2 thousand facilities and assets.
  • Guides in-house, construction management and inspections of US Army Corps of Engineer and Air Force projects to maintain $2.2 billion infrastructures assets spanning 3.6 million sq ft installation and 4 geographically separated units in Italy.

Contracting Officer Representative

821st Support Squadron
Thule Air Base, Greenland
07.2014 - 07.2015

Supervisor: Maj Alexandra Swanson, (919) 722-5989, may contact

  • Manages contractor performance on 10-yr/$1.1 billion base maintenance contract for Engineering/base planning programming in support of Thule Air Base.
  • Leads base comprehensive planning efforts; oversees Thule's Consolidation/General Plan/10-yr project programming.
  • Provides engineering support for operations & maintenance, revitalization and construction for 505 facilities and infrastructure valued at $3.8 billion.
  • Manages the $158M/5-year Sustainment/Restoration/Modernization program and reviews all contract modifications.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.

Non Commissioned Officer In Charge, Engineering

28th Civil Engineer Squadron
Ellsworth AFB, SD
07.2012 - 07.2014

40 Hours/Week

Supervisor: Howard Aubertin, (605) 385-2524, may contact

  • Oversees $77M Military Construction and O&M projects; ensures contractor compliance with safety, fire, health, and building codes
  • Approves work priorities/schedules to support infrastructure surveys valued at $6B for squadron, group, wing, and contractors
  • Completed 40-hr COR course; enhanced project management expertise/enforced contract requirement for $1M construction program
  • Monitored daily construction and evaluated project progress, contract compliance and safety
  • Performed inspections of current construction, refurbishment and repair projects

Quality Assurance Evaluator

71st Logistics Readiness Squadron
Vance AFB, OK
07.2010 - 07.2012
  • Performs surveillance for $250M Base Operating Support contract Civil Engineer functions
  • Provides surveillance of a 230-person contracted civil engineering force supporting joint military pilot training
  • Monitors Air Force Geospatial mapping & Energy Management contract for 458 facilities/92M sq ft including Kegelman Auxillary Airfield
  • Develops contract modifications for new/changed requirements; verifies contractor meets contract obligations
  • Recommended improvement measures to production process to meet quality control standards.
  • Used root cause analysis tools to determine failures and provide appropriate counter-measures to prevent repeat failures.

COR, Service Contracts

31st Civil Engineer Squadron
Aviano AB, Italy
01.2007 - 07.2010
  • Oversaw $3 million refuse and recycling service & $10 million custodial service contract
  • Developed, maintained, modified performance work statements
  • Conducted site visits and contract evaluations, bid schedules, resolves customer complaints, records contract progress, executes monthly receiving reports, track budget spending and projects future budget requirements

  • Communicated and liaised with stakeholders, vendors, upper management and peers.
  • Followed established safety rules, OSHA guidelines and company safety policies and procedures.
  • Promoted client satisfaction by working with operational teams in proper resolution of service issues.
  • Evaluated current vendors and sourced out new vendors for bidding requests.

Noncommisioned Officer in Charge, JOC

51st Civil Engineer Squadron
Osan AB, South Korea
12.2005 - 12.2006
  • Technical Representative of the government in all meetings with contractors
  • Coordinates site visit, change requests and government furnished materials and recommends corrective actions for contractor events of non-compliance with specifications and schedules
  • Inspects sites on a daily basis to ensure safety and proper construction standards
  • Maintained construction inspection documentation and files project correspondence
  • Validates contractor progress reports for payments and reviews all material submittals and coordinates inspections for final acceptance
  • Executed 11 construction projects valued at $1.3 million
  • Lead $800K renovation project for executive suite for 7th Air Force Headquarters
  • Communicated with key stakeholders to determine project requirements and objectives.
  • Submitted project deliverables to clients, consistently adhering to quality standards.
  • Created project status presentations for delivery to customers or project personnel.

Project Manager

60th Civil Engineer Squadron
Travis AFB, CA
07.2002 - 12.2005
  • Develops design layouts, cost estimates and statements of work for project proposal packages for renovation, construction and repair of Travis Air Force base facilities
  • Conducts pre-award visits and performs engineering investigations
  • Reviews contract proposals and represents the Base Civil Engineer in contract negotiations during the acquisition process
  • Acts as the technical expert for the Contracting Officer in change order negotiations and submittal evaluations
  • Maintains progress schedules and reports ensuring construction timelines are met
  • Performs construction inspections to ensure contractor compliance with technical specifications and all life safety, fire, health and building codes

Project Manager

51st Civil Engineer Squadron
Osan AB, South Korea
07.2001 - 07.2002
  • Conducted site visits, inspections, coordination and final inspections for demolition project to make way for an $18 million retail facility
  • Managed $5 million in construction projects ensuring on time completion
  • Acted as the liaison for repair, maintenance and construction projects under the United States Army Corps of Engineers Job Order Contracts program
  • Prepared field surveys and developed scopes of work with customers and translates their ideas into contracted projects
  • Interprets plans and specifications, reviews and provides recommendations for approval to the contracting officer
  • Inspected construction and maintenance projects of existing roadways, structures and facilities.
  • Maintained daily contact with contractor representatives to review schedules, correct deficiencies and discuss future activities.

Engineering Apprentice

75th Civil Engineer Squadron
Hill AFB, UT
08.1998 - 07.2001
  • Developed precise drawings from scratch based on written and verbal specifications supplied by customer, engineering or sales.
  • Created schematic renderings in computer-aided software to produce 2D and 3D models.
  • Mentored new drafters to maximize performance and accuracy.
  • Set fixed points by creating maps and utilizing geodetic and engineering instruments.
  • Calculated height, depth, property lines and other characteristics of terrain.
  • Reviewed field survey data using calculator, computer and GPS equipment.
  • Revised existing maps and charts, making corrections, adjustments and updates.
  • Utilized manual and computerized drafting instruments, photogrammetric techniques and precision stereo plotting equipment.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Construction Technology

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
05.2013

Bachelor of Science - Operations Management

Southwestern College
Winfield, KS
05.2022

Skills

  • Schematic reading
  • Financial administration
  • Blueprint and schematic understanding
  • Quality assurance controls
  • Quality standards
  • Employee discipline
  • Project management
  • Engineering operational functions
  • Project planning
  • Renovations, Building and Demolition
  • Client Relations
  • Quality Control Programs
  • AutoDesk AutoCAD
  • Contract Preparation
  • Surveying Equipment
  • Mapping Abilities
  • Map Updating
  • Drafting Abilities
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
  • Customer Service
  • Supervision & Leadership

Specialized Training

Contract Construction Inspector Course (2 weeks) Completed July 2018 - Knowledge and skills needed to monitor construction contracts for installation, maintenance, repair, and modification of facilities. Training includes guidance on standards of conduct, contract documents, documentation of construction activities, constructability reviews, pre-performance conferences, government-furnished property, material submittals, progress documents, warranties and guarantees, surveillance and acceptance procedures, basic inspection requirements for safety and environmental compliance and construction materials and methods and blueprint reading. Emphasizes administrative duties and inspection practices.

Construction Surveying Course (2 weeks) Completed April 2011 - Provides training and refresher training in surveying computations and operations. Includes horizontal control, vertical control, topography, grade stakes and instrument adjustment.  The major units of instruction include Survey Introduction, Reconnaissance, Vertical Control, Horizontal Control, Topography, Road Design & Layout, Building Layout, and Utility Layout.  This course utilizes optical, automated and Global Positioning System surveying equipment. Students will collect, convert, and present field survey data for civil projects utilizing Trimble Business Center (TBC) software.

Certification

  • FAC-COR I Certification Training - 2022
  • FAC-COR II Certification Training - 2023

Timeline

Supervisor, Construction Control Representative

Oklahoma City VA Health Care System
12.2023 - Current

Construction Control Representative

Department of Veterans Affairs
10.2022 - 12.2023

Superintendent, Engineering

23D Civil Engineer Squadron
09.2021 - 09.2022

Superintendent, Engineering

35th Civil Engineer Squadron
08.2018 - 08.2021

Superintendent, Engineering

31st Civil Engineer Squadron
08.2015 - 08.2018

Contracting Officer Representative

821st Support Squadron
07.2014 - 07.2015

Non Commissioned Officer In Charge, Engineering

28th Civil Engineer Squadron
07.2012 - 07.2014

Quality Assurance Evaluator

71st Logistics Readiness Squadron
07.2010 - 07.2012

COR, Service Contracts

31st Civil Engineer Squadron
01.2007 - 07.2010

Noncommisioned Officer in Charge, JOC

51st Civil Engineer Squadron
12.2005 - 12.2006

Project Manager

60th Civil Engineer Squadron
07.2002 - 12.2005

Project Manager

51st Civil Engineer Squadron
07.2001 - 07.2002

Engineering Apprentice

75th Civil Engineer Squadron
08.1998 - 07.2001

Associate of Applied Science - Construction Technology

Community College of The Air Force

Bachelor of Science - Operations Management

Southwestern College
Jason P. Balolong