Andrew Saunders

Andrew Saunders

Overseas Technician

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Construction Security Manager at B.L. Harbert International

  • Education

    • Cayuga County Community College

      1995 - 1998
      Engineer’s Degree Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

      Activities and Societies: President of Engineering Club

    • Savannah College of Art and Design

      1998 - 2000
      Bachelor’s Degree Graphic Design
  • Experience

    • J.A. Jones International, LLC

      Jan 2004 - Jan 2008
      Overseas Technician

      Additional professional experience at JA Jones International includes: Telecom/Electrical Department, Astana, Kazakhstan, 2006-2007; Electrical & Civil Department, Tbilisi, Georgia, 2005; Electrical & Civil Department, Abidjan, Ivory Coast, 2005; Electrical & Civil Department, Sophia, Bulgaria, 2004.

    • Yates International LLC

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2009
      TSS Superintendent

      In this position, I spearheaded additional temporary TSS installation and permanent install of pathways for TSS and telecomm for CAA and maintained TSS for construction of new consulate compound. Next, I worked with local crew on core drilling for TSS throughout NOB, dismantling and reassembling switch gear in utility and NOB, core drilling and installing ballistic plates throughout CAA area.MY KEY ACCOMPLISHMENT INCLUDED:• Completing installation of secure work in half the time of the allocated contract date, saving about 30K in costs. Show less

    • Caddell International

      May 2009 - Oct 2011
      International Security Manager/TSS Superintendent

      As Superintendent, I collaborated daily with Turkish and Djiboutian nationals on a $136M project for a new American embassy compound. Next, I oversaw the installation and maintenance of temporary TSS throughout project duration, reviewing IFCs for permanent TSS and telecom system, conducting takeoffs and submitting RFIs on either system. MY KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDED:• Supporting the vetting of more than 900 workers during tenure.• Participating in US Embassy in Djibouti protection, names as one of the most significant construction projects of 2012 by the Associated General Contractors of America. Show less

    • Caddell Construction

      Aug 2011 - Sept 2012
      International Security Manager/TSS Superintendent

      In this position, I led the design and installation of temporary TSS for camp and compound while overseeing relocation of telecommunications and TSS on the American Embassy compound, representing a $680M project expansion of the US Embassy and compound. In addition, I oversaw screening, vetting and hiring of Turkish and Afghan nationals.MY KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDED:• Completing background checks for more than 100 Turkish and Afghan nationals.• Helping accelerate project months ahead of scheduled with design of re-routing permanent telecom and TSS Show less

    • The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western

      Sept 2012 - now

      In this managerial role, I apply my security, management, and leadership expertise to serve as Security Manager/TSS Superintendent directing temporary security operations for a $183M NEC construction project and processing vetting more than 2.2K TCNs from 45 different nationalities. I also communicate with diverse nationalities, ensuring work performed and complying with safety standards of the EM-385. Finally, I design temporary TSS infrastructure to meet client’s expectations.MY KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE:• Overseeing permanent installation of telecomm and TSS.• Optimizing project efficiency while maintaining security protocols by collaborating with SSM. Show less

      • Airport Systems Superintendent

        Mar 2017 - now
      • International Security Manager/TSS Superintendent

        Sept 2012 - Mar 2017
    • Caddell International

      Jun 2019 - now
      Construction Security Manager
    • B.L. Harbert International

      Jul 2021 - now
      Construction Security Manager in Morocco
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • EM-385, OSHA 30

      Us Army Core Of Engineers
      Jan 2013
    • BICSI ITS Installer I & II

      BICSI
      Sept 2010
  • Volunteer Experience

    • TSS Superintendent

      Issued by US Navy on Jun 2011
      US NavyAssociated with Andrew Saunders