Lynn McCrum
Project Manager
Denver,Colorado
Summary
As an Engineering Professional with ten years of experience in operations management, I strive to be a lifelong learner, eagerly anticipating the next chapter of my career following my military service. I actively seek opportunities to listen, read, think, and grow in diverse settings, aiming to cultivate a blend of humility, candor, education, experience, and humor to navigate challenging situations effectively. My adaptability to new and complex environments, coupled with my experience in leveraging regional resources with foreign agencies, has enabled me to conduct tactical engineering interoperability successfully in Eastern Europe and the Indo-Pacific Region.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Project Management Fellow
Brown and Caldwell
Denver
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Developed essential project management deliverables and monitored project execution for Water and Wastewater Treatment Projects across the Colorado and Utah Region
- Developed Project Budgets, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Project Schedules, Risk Registers, Quality Management Plans (QMP), and Quality Control (QC)
- Outlined contractor deliverables and ensured alignment with project objectives
- Collaborated on Request for Proposal (RFP) planning and coordination through Workshops and Design Team Leaders Meetings to drive project success.
Operations Manager
U.S. Army
Fort Carson
06.2016 - 05.2024
- Led planning and execution of sustainment support services (Finance, Field Feeding, In-Transit Visibility, Human Resources) for the 4th Infantry Division and Mountain Post Partners, ensuring mission readiness for approximately 25,000 soldiers
- Managed battalion redeployment while ensuring continuity of sustainment services and collaborating with stakeholders to adjust logistics plans based on evolving mission requirements
- Directed a diverse team of military personnel and civilian staff, conducting briefings and developing training programs to align with mission objectives and enhance readiness
- Identified potential issues and implemented proactive solutions to maintain operational continuity while building relationships with local and regional partners to enhance collaboration.
Operations Manager
U.S. Army
Wrocław
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Commanded a 305-person Logistics Headquarters Company responsible for managing sustainment operations along the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's Eastern Front, promoting the endurance, operational reach, and enabling maneuverability across Europe
- Directed the management, maintenance and accountability of critical Department of Defense equipment valued at over $18 million, resulting in the sustainment of military operational readiness requirements in Europe
- Increased the interoperability of US and NATO partners by developing military and civilian partnerships overseas, managing relationships with Polish Air Force, US Army Field Support Brigades with a Logistics Civil Augmentation Program, and KBR to provide food, utilities, and required services to a Forward Operating Site sustaining over 800 people for over 8 months.
Engineer Operations Officer
U.S. Army
Camp Casey
03.2018 - 03.2022
- Synchronized and integrated engineer operations, both combat and construction, between 12 organizations
- Advised on the sustainment of engineer operations in support of logistics operations focused on multi-commodity supply chain management, inventory control, distribution, and transportation requirements
- Construction Officer responsible for the planning and coordination of tactical and operational construction projects in support of the Korean / US Indo-Pacific Theater including earthmoving and berming operations, road construction, repair, and area drainage.
Engineer Platoon Leader
U.S. Army
Fort Bliss
02.2017 - 03.2018
- Led and trained a 40-person Team as a Combat Engineer Platoon Leader with equipment valued in excess of $25 million in preparation for Large Scaled Combat Operations in the Asian-Pacific Theater for 12 months.
Intern-Civil Engineer
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Sacramento
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Interned as a Civil Engineer with US Army Corps of Engineers
- Collaborated with Contractors and Sub-Contractors for the Folsom Dam Auxiliary Spillway project, a $900-million cooperative effort between US Army Corps of Engineers and the US Department of Interior, Bureau of Reclamation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
United States Military Academy
West Point, NYMaster of Science - Engineering Management
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MOSkills
Engineering Management
Websites
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Timeline
Project Management Fellow
Brown and Caldwell
05.2024 - 07.2024
Operations Manager
U.S. Army
03.2022 - 07.2023
Engineer Operations Officer
U.S. Army
03.2018 - 03.2022
Engineer Platoon Leader
U.S. Army
02.2017 - 03.2018
Operations Manager
U.S. Army
06.2016 - 05.2024
Intern-Civil Engineer
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
06.2014 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
United States Military Academy
Master of Science - Engineering Management
Missouri University of Science and Technology