Andrew Saunders

Experience

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  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.

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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
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  Caddell International

  Jun 2019 - now

  Construction Security Manager
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  B.L. Harbert International

  Jul 2021 - now

  Construction Security Manager in Morocco