Rider Brommel
Summary
Dedicated federal construction inspector and service-connected disabled veteran with a strong track record in engineering project management. Ensured zero safety incidents while coordinating diverse construction activities, demonstrating leadership and compliance with military standards. Expertise in stakeholder communication and technical reporting supports project success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Federal Construction Inspector
KMEA
Vandenberg SFB
09.2023 - Current
- Monitored construction activities across all engineering disciplines, ensuring compliance with OSHA safety standards, building codes, and project specifications, resulting in zero safety incidents.
- Coordinated outage requests and other possible mission impacts with facility managers, contractors, manufacturers, designers, base civil engineers, and other base organizations.
- Prepared recommendations for project managers and base civil engineers on status of construction, notices to contractors concerning safety matters, and/or to resolve differences of opinion over plans and specifications.
Engineering Craftsman
United States Air Force
Vandenberg SFB
09.2017 - 09.2023
- Led teams as Non-Commissioned Officer in cartography, land surveying, design review, and floor plan verification using AutoCAD and ESRI applications, enhancing project accuracy and expediting completion.
- Managed 12 diverse engineering projects, including civil work, electrical distribution, and HVAC renovation, ensuring compliance with military safety standards and project specifications.
Education
Some college (no degree) - Construction Management
National University
San Diego, CA03-2028
Associate's Degree - Construction Technology
Community College of the Air Force
Montgomery, AL05-2025
Skills
- Construction safety
- Regulatory compliance
- Quality assurance
- Concrete testing
- Environmental compliance
- Technical reporting
- Project management
- Plans review
- AutoCAD design
- Time management
- Task prioritization
- Analytical thinking
- Computer literacy
- Team leadership
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
Certification
- Construction Quality Management for Contractors
- Envision Sustainability Professional
- ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade 1
- OSHA 30-hour General Industry
Job Related Training
- WMGT322 - Introduction to Project Management
- WENG200 - Scoping and Estimating
- Procore Construction Management Professional
- Project Management Foundations Course
- Project Resource Management
Languages
- English, Advanced, Advanced, Advanced
- Spanish, Novice, Novice, Novice
Accomplishments
- Awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal in 2021 by the commander of the Air Force Central Command for outstanding achievement as a construction manager during a deployment to Kuwait. This was achieved by managing 12 projects valued at 10.2 million, including a project that supported the Afghan Retrograde by certifying 8 new parking spots for the incoming C-17 aircraft mission.
- Other medals received during active duty service include the Meritorious Unit Award, AF Good Conduct Medal with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Air and Space Expeditionary Service Ribbon, Air and Space Longevity Service Award, USAF NCO PME Graduate Ribbon, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (Rifle), Air and Space Training Ribbon
Timeline
Federal Construction Inspector
KMEA
09.2023 - Current
Engineering Craftsman
United States Air Force
09.2017 - 09.2023
Some college (no degree) - Construction Management
National University
Associate's Degree - Construction Technology
Community College of the Air Force