Kurt Hirschfeld

Experience

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  US Army

  Oct 1988 - Nov 2008

  Coordinated with contractors from all over the world to formulate needed criteria for projects. Responsible for developing Project Management, Scopes of Work, cost estimates, designs for projects and inspecting and controlling quality/assurance, Risk assessments and safety plans. Forecasted the appropriate material acquisition so that all project deadlines were met. Ensured that all appropriate jobs were delegated to the correct lower units for execution. Responsible for screening and hiring of personnel that want to be engineers in the Special Ops unit. Required to train and assist in the promotions of lower rank non commissioned officers. Innovative problem-solver with senior level engineering experience; able to work in collaboration with leadership in policy development/implementation, project planning, fiscal controls, human resource functions, and problem resolution management. Expertise in managing construction contractors, ensuring compliance with national codes, public works guidelines, and Corps of Engineers specifications. Senior Engineer Supervisor for a man Special Operations Engineer Unit in charge of maintaining a $75 million live-fire range complex used for real world rehearsals and contingency operations. Responsible for the execution of thousands of work orders to support ongoing training. Primary Facility Engineer for a 1200-1300 man Special Operations Base Camp in Iraq and Afghanistan on multiple deployments; planning and executing over 150 large scale construction projects ranging in cost from $10,000-$25 million. Show less MOS 12B10/2O. Performed basic demolition, mine warfare and combat construction operations. Operated various light and heavy engineer wheeled and tracked vehicles. Prepared, installed and primed firing systems for demolition and explosives. Armed, disarmed and installed U.S. anti-personnel and anti-tank mines. Located mines and booby traps by visual, manual, mechanical, electronic, other means or through the use of a mine detection dog. Recognized booby traps, friendly and threat mines and firing devices. Installed wire obstacle material. MOS 12B30/4O. Performed duties in preceding skill levels, supervised lower grade Soldiers and provided technical guidance to the Soldiers in the accomplishment of their duties. Assigned tasks to subordinate elements and personnel. Accounted for Soldiers, material, and equipment. Supervised in mine warfare, demolition’s and combat construction operations. Calculated logistical requirements for minefields, bunkers, shelters, obstacles and wire entanglements. Enforced safety standards, field sanitation, communication procedures, security, and job specifications. Provided support for construction and tactical movements. Supervised platoon reconnaissance missions and determines the Rapid Field classification of fixed bridges. MOS 12Z. Inspected and advised on bridging, rafting, and river crossing operations. Formulated and maintained construction schedules. Assisted in supervision of troops in assault operations. Performed ground and aerial reconnaissance. Advised engineer staff section personnel in matters involving combat engineer operations. Coordinated with staff agencies for engineer operational and tactical support. Coordinated employment of engineer elements operating with infantry and armored units. Inspected construction sites and enforces job specification and safety standards. Collected, interpreted, analyzed, evaluated, and disseminated intelligence data. Show less

  • Special Operations Engineer

    Jan 2000 - Nov 2008

  • Combat Engineer

    Oct 1988 - Dec 1999
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  Comark Building Systems

  Sept 2008 - May 2010

  Construction Manager

  Organized, managed and trained the field and office staffs of the Project and Construction Management Department effectively to ensure continued development of assigned staff by use of performance evaluations, varying assignments and promoting positive morale. Ensured that all requirements for insurance, safety, labor law and Equal Opportunity were met. Formulated, communicated and implemented recruitment and placement, position classification/management, pay administration, employee relations, labor relations and related support and administrative functions for the Project Management and Construction Management Departments. Managed all budgets, project manning, personnel acquisitions, and specific job requirements of all jobs for the NC regional plant by establishing time sensitive schedules based of customer needs and expectations. Reviewed and made recommendations on disciplinary actions which required concurrence or decision by the Regional Manager. Managed accounts receivable from customers of projects, facilitated on time payments, reviewed submittals and contracts along with specifications and developed scopes of work for sub-contractors. Reviewed, commented on and assisted in the development of performance standards for various positions and incumbents; developed and monitored performance improvement plans and served as consultant to the Regional Manager on performance issues. Reviewed, approved and monitored incentive awards/bonuses within the Project Management Department which required the approval of the Regional Manager and CEO. Reviewed and advised requests for special rates and pay adjustments for all department employees. Provided advice to the Regional Manager and consultation on organization design and development, and commented on proposed reorganizations and integration's. Show less

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  United States Air Force

  May 2010 - now

  Senior/Lead Construction Inspecting Technician for est. $10 million annually in new construction and renovation projects on a federal installation. Reviews project plans and specifications prior to contract advertisement to determine feasibility and practicability of construction. Assignments typically involve one or more large, difficult, and complex projects dealing with sophisticated civil, mechanical and electrical systems for base facilities and associated utility distribution systems such as office buildings, hangars, laboratories, warehouses, roads, water and sewer facilities, fuel facilities, airfield parking and runways, munitions storage and shooting range facilities. Projects normally require several months to a year to complete and require the use of standard methods, materials, and equipment. Applies basic knowledge of other disciplines to determine coordination required to ensure all design considerations have been addressed. During pre-bid conferences and site visits, provides needed information to bidders to clarify technical portions of the drawings and specifications. Prepares statements of work (SOWs) and attends pre-construction conferences; makes technical clarifications of technical portions of drawings (such as electrical, mechanical, architectural, structural or civil aspects) of the drawing and specifications, and coordinates proposed schedules with the using agency. Approves changes to plans relating to difficult and complex construction problems which do not alter basic design or involve additional costs. Advises the contractor of requirements such as project scheduling, progress reporting, safety measures, and evaluation of costs incurred. Reviews and approves or disapproves shop drawings and Storm Water Prevention Plans (SWPP) presented for approval by contractors. Reviews contractor’s material and equipment submittals and performs on-site inspection of material and equipment delivered to the work site to ensure they meet specifications. Show less

  • Contract Specialist

    Sept 2022 - now

  • Lead Construction Inspector

    May 2010 - Sept 2022