CMSgt Mark Lewis

CMSgt Mark Lewis

Dates of Service: Jun 1984 - Jul 2014
RETIRED
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Promotions

  • Amn
  • A1C Jun 84
  • SrA May 86
  • SSgt Jul 87
  • TSgt Apr 93
  • MSgt May 97
  • SMSgt Mar 01
  • CMSgt Dec 03

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Bio 

30 years experience in Civil Engineer and RED HORSE organizations as a Pavements Maintenance Specialist, Technical Training Instructor and Course Manager, Pavements and Construction Equipment Operator, Chief Enlisted Manager, and Squadron Superintendent. Looking to utilize my knowledge and skills in project management, construction, and operations and maintenance.

Military Experiences

Oct 2018 - Jul 2019
Maintenance Division Officer
Manages daily facility operations by planning, assigning, directing, or coordinating work for maintenance projects. Implements process changes to minimize the impact on existing maintenance practices. Manages maintenance tasks and equipment inventory to provide status information to department personnel. Identifies and manages training needs for employees and junior level employees to arrange for individual and professional development within the command. Administers safety programs to ensure employees have the training and equipment necessary to perform their jobs safely.
May 2014 - Oct 2018
Resident Construction Manager
- Provided quality assurance oversight for $33M+ privatized housing construction and demolition. - Reviewed construction contractor’s schedule and identified sequencing or duration issues. - Reviewed engineering designs to ensure specifications, codes, and drawing requirements were addressed. - Performed job site evaluations to verify materials and construction details met specifications, construction standards (codes) were being met, and safety/environmental standards were being met. - Reviewed, researched, and replied to Request for Information (RFIs). - Performed periodic labor standard evaluations. - Conducted contractor payment reviews. - Provided written and photographic documentation of construction progress.
Aug 2010 - Jul 2014
823 RHS
Squadron Superintendent
- Led/managed 455-person mobile heavy construction organization - Ensured personnel trained, equipped, and prepared to deploy in support of contingency operations world-wide within 12 hours - Directed training and operation of personnel from 32 different AFSCs - Oversaw planning, design, and execution of annual $3M+ Troop Training Program construction projects - Guided effective maintenance and utilization of 303 vehicles and heavy construction equipment assets valued at $28.5 million dollars - Oversaw $26M Supply accounts and 56 UTC valued at $22M
Jul 2009 - Aug 2010
823 RHS
Chief of Cantonments
- Led and managed 160 Amn from 7 AFSCs in 11 work sections to include Electricians, Electrical Power Production, HVAC, Structural Craftsmen, Pest Management, and Water and Fuels System Maintenance - Evaluated project submissions for constructability, mission impact and training value to ensure construction skills were taught and maintained by assigned personnel - Advised Commander on operations, personnel issues, and unit policies and directives - Managed section's $475 thousand dollar annual operating budget and provided oversight $16M tools/specialized equipment

Deployments

(3 years, 1 month)
Apr 2013 - Sep 2013
Germany
Germany
Led 823d RED HORSE Squadron deployment supporting Exercise Related Construction and Humanitarian Civic Assistance projects for EUCOM.
Apr 2011 - Oct 2011
Afghanistan ribbon
Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Afghanistan
Group Superintendent for 1st Expeditionary RED HORSE Group executing military construction throughout CENTCOM.
Sep 2009 - Apr 2010
Iraq ribbon
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
Squadron Superintendent for 557th Expeditionary RED HORSE Squadron executing military construction projects throughout Iraq.
Jul 2004 - Feb 2005
Iraq ribbon
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
Chief of Airfields, 823d RED HORSE Squadron deployed in support of 1st Expeditionary RED HORSE Group.

Military Credentials

Individual & Special Skill Schools

Jan 2015 - Apr 2015

Project Management, Syracuse University

Certifications

Aug 1993

Occupatonal Instructor Certification, CCAF

Security Clearance
Secret

Personal Information

Interests
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