Natalia Cortes
Vacaville,CA
Summary
U.S. Air Force Engineering Technician with extensive experience managing multimillion-dollar infrastructure and engineering projects. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, coordinating stakeholder efforts, and ensuring project execution aligns with military and government objectives.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
NCOIC, Execution Support / Engineering Project Manager
U.S. Air Force
05.2025 - Current
- Oversees team of twelve engineering professionals in managing mapping, surveying, drafting, and modernization initiatives, enhancing support for 4,400 facilities valued at $36 billion.
Construction Manager (CENTCOM Deployment)
U.S. Air Force
10.2025 - 06.2026
- Directed construction, surveying, and infrastructure modernization projects, enhancing operational readiness at Prince Sultan Air Base.
- Managed portfolio of runway, utilities, and facility improvements, ensuring timely delivery of projects exceeding $17M.
Engineering Execution Support NCOIC
U.S. Air Force
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Supervised thirteen personnel on 49 engineering projects, ensuring alignment with $80M construction objectives.
- Maintained and optimized utility data and engineering records, supporting operational efficiency at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.
Engineering Lead/ Pass Coordinator (CENTCOM)
U.S. Air Force
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Led design of classified USSF infrastructure projects, overseeing three-person survey team at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar.
- Coordinated management of 40,000 contractor access passes to facilitate execution of 63 projects worth $52 million.
Engineering Technician (Travis AFB)
U.S. Air Force
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Coordinated installation planning for facility management and GIS surveying projects to ensure timely execution.
- Performed assessments for 412 facilities and over 5,000 accountable spaces to maintain compliance and operational readiness.
CAD & Survey Lead (AFRICOM)
U.S. Air Force
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Executed quality assurance and quality control processes for $207k concrete project, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Oversaw 76 surveys, facilitating runway and infrastructure enhancements to improve operational capacity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Technology
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL06-2028
Skills
- Project management
- Construction/infrastructure management
- GIS, AutoCAD and surveying expertise
- Data analysis
- Risk assessment and management
- Schedule planning
- Cross-functional leadership
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP), Pursuing
Personal Information
Title: Engineering Technician
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- 87th Civil Engineer Group Airman of the Year 2025
- Air and Space Achievement Medal (2 Oak Leaf Cluster)
- Air Force Commendation Medal
- 2024 Inter-Americas Air Force Academy Levitow Leadership Award
- 87th Air Base Wing Airman Q2 2025
- 787th Civil Engineer Squadron Non-Commissioned Officer Q3 2025
Timeline
Construction Manager (CENTCOM Deployment)
U.S. Air Force
10.2025 - 06.2026
NCOIC, Execution Support / Engineering Project Manager
U.S. Air Force
05.2025 - Current
Engineering Execution Support NCOIC
U.S. Air Force
05.2024 - 12.2024
Engineering Lead/ Pass Coordinator (CENTCOM)
U.S. Air Force
10.2023 - 05.2024
CAD & Survey Lead (AFRICOM)
U.S. Air Force
11.2022 - 02.2023
Engineering Technician (Travis AFB)
U.S. Air Force
01.2021 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Technology
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University