CHARLOTTE TY TONGSON
Yigo
Summary
Seeking growth opportunities and advancement to allow for greater learning experiences while developing my own skills and abilities within NAVFAC.
Interdisciplinary engineer with background in project management, design, construction—including structural, civil, electrical, mechanical, fuels, and piping. Proactive, independent, critical thinker, takes initiative, with great communication skills which helps resolve problems and issues.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Civil Engineer
Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Marianas
07.2018 - Current
- Serve as a Construction Management Engineer for both SRM and MILCON projects at ROICC Guam North and 36CES/FEAD
- Serve as the COR (Contracting Officer Representative) for assigned projects
- Mentor junior CMEs, rotating interns and Junior Officers of Air Force and Navy
- Provide assistance and technical guidance/support to other team members including other Construction Managers, Contract Specialist and Engineering Technician
- Provides assistance and technical guidance to other engineers/architects, or other NAVFAC business/support lines. Types of projects include but are not limited to new construction, Sustainment, Restoration and Modernization (SRM), environmental remediation, equipment installation, or any combination of these. Scope of projects range from simple repairs to unique, multi-million dollar state-of-the-art construction. Project delivery methods include design-bid-build or design-build, and type of contract vehicles may include construction task orders awarded from multiple award construction contracts (MACC), design build multiple award construction contracts (DBMACC), indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contracts (ID/IQ), or stand-alone unrestricted competitive or sole source negotiated 8(a) contracts, cost reimbursable contracts or hybrid projects (combination of DBB and DB). Manage complex and challenging construction projects in support of Air Force, Navy, and Marines.
- Keep open communication lines with the Contracting Officer (KO), other CORs, customer, end user, and contractor.
- Manages multiple priorities and provide technical recommendations/solutions to complex problems encountered during the administration of the construction contracts.
- Communicates and coordinates with other technical and non-technical NAVFAC personnel within the corresponding Design Team, Facilities Engineering Command (FEC) Core, Public Works Department (PWD), and with other military and civilian staff at the assigned Installation, including all the respective Supported Commands.
- Responsible for enforcement of technical and administrative provisions of assigned construction contracts. Executes duties in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, DoD, DoN, NAVFAC and other agency laws, guidance, policy and procedures.
- Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Provide support to pre-award teams by proving review of pre-final contract drawings and specifications (including technical RFPs) with respect to constructability and compatibility with actual field conditions.
- Participate in pre-award contract meetings such as Technical Evaluation Teams (TETs), Functional Analysis Concept Development (FACDs) meetings and constructability reviews.
- Coordinate post-award contract meetings such as post-award kickoff meetings, preconstruction conferences, partnering meetings, schedule acceptance meeting, construction design workshop (CDW), Facility Turnover Planning Meetings (NAVFAC Red Zone), and final inspections.
- Review and accept contractor administrative submittals such as schedules, environmental protection plan, design and construction quality control plan, accident prevention plan.
- Coordinate review and acceptance of technical 'Government-approved' submittals such as, shop drawings, product data, samples, design data, manufacturer's instructions, test plans/reports, certificates, and O&M data in a timely manner.
- Manage contractor Requests for Information (RFIs) and ensuring timely responses are met.
- For design-build and design-bid-build projects, ensuring effective communication and coordination between the project manager, design manager, contract specialist, the contractor, the project technical team, the client, and others as appropriate.
- Visit construction sites to monitor progress and solicit input from the Engineering Technician/Quality Assurance (ET/QA) representatives, review CQC reports and attend QC meetings.
- Provide technical solutions to unforeseen problems during construction.
- Provide project status updates to senior personnel within the field office.
- Providing Hotlist report and populate certain contract information required in NAVFAC enterprise IT systems (primarily eContracts) including project status updates to the Notes field, maintaining the current Planned Beneficial Occupancy Date (BOD) and identifying the Actual BOD, and other information required by field office and NAVFAC leadership.
- Preparing property record inventory documents, DD1354 Transfer and Acceptance of Military Real Property and Disposal of DoN Real Property.
- Completing required items to effectively close out a contract including receipt and delivery of as-built drawings, O&M manuals/eOMSI and warranty documents to the Supported Command/facility manager or local PWD, in accordance to NAVFAC Business Management System (BMS).
- Prepare contractor performance evaluations in CPARS (Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System) within the dollar threshold noted.
- Provide update to supervisor, leadership, and customer as to the status of projects.
- Support issuance of contractor requests for proposal.
- Prepare RFP and an independent government estimate (IGE) if contractor entitlement exceeds the Simplified Acquisition Threshold amount for proposed changes.
- Serve as the technical representative for contract modifications, claims and Request for Equitable Adjustment (REA).
- Prepare post negotiation final documentation and wording for the contract modification including justification for cost and time involved within limits of COAR authority or in support of the Contracting Officer.
- Provide technical analysis and support for contract modification/claims/disputes/terminations processing, negotiation and resolution.
- Prepare Rule 4 File as backup documentation for certified claim and provide technical analysis for Request for Equitable Adjustment (REA).
- Review and recommend approval of contractors' schedules of prices as the basis for payments and subsequent invoices.
- Facilitate and attend contractor pre-bid project site visits.
- Submit quarterly reports to the Contracting Officer documenting the contractor’s progress and identifying any problems/issues with the contractor’s performance and recommending possible notice or action to be taken by the Contracting Officer.
- Reviews the contractor performance and process invoice submissions thru WAWF.
- Maintain COR files as required by FAR 1.604 and DFARS PGI 201.602-2(v).
- Maintain project files with utilization of eCMS.
- Review Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) and ensure these are discussed by the prime contractor and their respective subcontractors prior to beginning each work activity or when a new work crew is to perform the work in accordance with the three phases of QC, in conjunction with the ET.
- Review and accept Accident Prevention Plan, in conjunction with the ET.
- Provide support to the ET in coordinating outages.
- Take appropriate, timely action to ensure contractor compliance of safety and health requirements, including recommendations for dismissal of personnel due to non-performance or recurring violations.
- Issue non-compliance notices for defective and non-conforming works.
- Oversee and perform surveillance and quality assurance of contract work; oversee the QCM program is being fully executed for the project.
- MILCON projects: N6274223C1329 FHCON Replace Andersen Housing Ph 4,5,6 - $216M, N6274223C1331 FHCON Replace Andersen Housing Ph 7,8 - $176M, N6274220C1324 MCAF P-3105/AJJY 073105P3 APSIMunitions Storage Igloos Phase 3 - $50M, N627422CC1325 MCAF P-31054/AJJY 073105P4 APSIMunitions Storage Igloos Phase 4 - $44M, N627422CC1320 MCAF P-1366/AJJY 073105P2 APSIMunitions Storage Igloos Phase 2 - $28M, N4019216D2704-N4019218F43 Reserve Medical Training Facility - $4.8M
- Sustainment, Restoration and Maintenance (SRM) projects: N4019210D2800-0011 Replace Various Switchgear, Phase I & II, Base Wide, N4019215D2840-N4019218F4277 Replace Sliding Blast Doors, N4019216D2705-0016 Construct Runway Supervisory Unit (RSU) Facility, N4019210D2800-0007 Install Fire Suppression System LOX Plant, N4019214D6000-0034 Repair Airfield East Perimeter Road, N4019214D6000-0035 Repair Airfield West Perimeter Road, N4019215D2831-0008 Replace Damaged Approach Lighting 24R, N4019215D2838-0002 MFH Welcome Center Expansion, N4019215D2839-0005 Replace Communication Line Conduits MH-25-2 TO MH-25-4, N4019216D2702-0012 Weatherproof Doors and Windows to 5 Bldgs on Andersen AFB, N4019216D2702-N4019217F4050 AJJY 17-1033 Dorm Repair Project, N4019216D2702-N4019218F4220 Replace Three Generators for Water Wells at Andy South, N4019216D2702-N4019218F4363 Replace Cooling Tower and Steel Supports AEMS, B1603, N4019214D6000-N4019218F4150 Repair Taxilane Charlie C Between C22 and C32, N4019214D6000-N4019218F4268 Repair Taxiway Echo E, N4019216D2701-N4019219F4043 Renovate 17 Restrooms at CDC B1625, N4019216D2702-N4019219F4025 Replace Obsolete Edwards Fire Alarm System, CDC B1625, N4019215D2838-0002 MFH Welcome Center Expansion, N4019216D2824-N4019219F4186 Top of the Rock Kitchen Remodel B26002, N4019218D2000-N4019219F4092 Replace 24 ILS Glidescope Tower Concrete Pad, N4019218D2800-N4019219F4346 Replace the Obsolete Edwards FCI Fire Alarm System, Buildings 1656 and 1655, N4019218D2803-N4019219F4365 WON 1562836 Install Backup Standby Generator at B19020
Civil Engineer Intern (PDC Program)
Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Marianas
11.2015 - 07.2018
- PDC Program Intern rotating at different offices— 36CES/FEAD, PDC-4 (previously CI-IPT), PWD-AM, Environmental-MCAG, UEM-Core, PDC-5
- GS-0810-07 | 40hrs/week (Nov 2015 – Mar 2016)
- 36CES/FEAD - Construction Management Engineer (Jan 2017-Jul 2018) GS-0810-11 | 40hrs/week
PDC-4 - Design Manager, Civil/Structural
Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Marianas
03.2016 - 11.2016
- Performs design analyses and calculations for civil and structural projects and is responsible for the preparation of final detailed working drawings, comparative cost analysis, Request for Proposals (RFPs), and project specifications for a wide variety of facility types. Facility types design includes housing, clubs, maintenance shops, dining facilities, administration buildings.
- Supports Asset Management for proper scope and budgeting during 1391 project development process.
- Conducts site investigation field trips to project sites, as required, to collect all pertinent data and refine or develop project scope by inspection of existing conditions and through meetings with sponsoring activity.
- Coordinates activities with other engineers and architects, for Design-Build (DB) projects, to ensure that final detailed working drawings, specifications, and RFPs are properly integrated with the building systems. Acts as the lead or support Design Manager.
- Keeps the supervisor generally advised as to the status of projects under his/her administrative and technical control, but the responsibility to plan and carry out the assignment is accomplished independently.
- Participates on slate and selection boards for the procurement of A/E services and Technical Evaluation Teams (TETs) for the procurement of design and construction services. Supports the development of technical evaluation factors for best value source selections.
- As the Design Manager, performs technical administration of designs, design management, and coordination efforts with other engineers and architects involved in multi-discipline projects. Plans and leads conferences and on-site design charrettes/Functional Analysis Concept Development (FACD) to determine functional requirements and develop concept designs for assigned projects. Identifies areas or risk associated with design and construction and develops mitigation strategies or alternatives.
- Serves as focal point for submittal review and ensures comments are resolved and incorporated into the design.
- Convenes, attends, or chairs meetings to determine the optimum course of action to resolve issues or concerns. Responsible for tracking the progress of projects to ensure that they are kept within construction budgets and that the drawings and specifications are completed within allotted design schedules.
- Provides post construction award services (PCAS) including review and approval of contractor's submittals to determine conformance to requirements of contract drawings and specifications. Reviews and approves shop drawings, samples of materials and components, catalog information, certificates of compliance, Value Engineering Change Proposals (VECPs), and provides technical responses to Requests for Information (RFIs).
- Ensures requests for deviations or changes to any terms and conditions of the contract are coordinated and approved, as appropriate.
- Visits construction sites to resolve construction issues.
- GS-0810-09 | 40hrs/week
Quality Control Specialist
Nova Group Inc.
08.2014 - 11.2015
- Company Overview: Nova Group Inc. – Underground Const Co., JV
- Prepare and review submittals for government approval
- Daily inspection of jobsite to ensure compliance with contract requirements
- Perform holiday testing of pipes
- Perform rebar and concrete inspection
- Implement project construction quality program at job site
- Implement three-phases of control
- Perform completion inspection and develop punch lists of incomplete work
- Maintains weld log, weld map, submittal register log, and RFI log
- Provide daily Contractor’s Production Reports and CQC Reports
- RFI and construction submittal reviews and coordination
- Nova Group Inc. – Underground Const Co., JV
- Project: N40192-14-C-1300 Upgrade Fuel Pipeline, Sasa Valley Fuel Farm to Andersen, GU - $52M
Documents Control Coordinator
AECOM Technical Services, Inc.
04.2014 - 08.2014
- Provide construction management support: contract, claims and invoice reviews
- RFI and construction submittal reviews and coordination
- Provide administrative support pertaining to Professional Construction Management Services projects GU-NH-PCMS(002)
Civil Engineer 1
CB&I Federal Services, LLC (formerly Shaw E & I)
06.2013 - 03.2014
- Involved in logistics and procuring off-island materials for pipes, valve pits, pump houses and tanks
- Materials estimate
- Field investigation and verification for SOW and other tasks
- Assists in API 653 and STI SP001 tank inspections
- Management and field support for tanks, pipelines, pumps, filters, hydrant systems, loading and unloading facilities, automation, and other infrastructure and non-fuels facilities
- Report writing including: Pre-Repair Tank Assessment Reports, Tank Completion Reports, Project Certification Report, SOW, Tank Inspections
- Projects: N6258309D0130-0034 Maintain and Repair Pipelines, JRM, Andersen, N6258309D0130-0021 Inspect, Repair Tank, JRM, Andersen, N6258309D0130-0006 Clean, Inspect and Repair, Fuel Storage Tanks, Sasa Valley & Tenjo Vista, NAVFAC 0525-LP-452-4800 Basic Ordering Agreement, Sasa Valley & Tenjo Vista
Civil Engineer 1
Ruben U. Velesrubio PE, Civil & Structural Engineering
12.2011 - 06.2013
- Structural design, analysis and computations
- Special Inspections for rebar, concrete, and other non-building structures
- Report writing for special inspections
- Prepare civil and structural cadd and shop drawings
- Field inspection and investigation
- Client coordination and meetings
- Projects: N6274211C0400-0001 J-001A ACE Gate Utilities Phase 1, FA524009D-0008 AJJY 98-3202 Air Freight Terminal Complex, N6274211C-0400 JFY09 Mamizu J-001 Apra Utilities and Site Improvements, Phase 1, N6274217C1325 Guam Naval Hospital Replacement, GMHA ED & CCU-ICU Expansion Design-Build, Summer Green Residences, Calvo GSA Office Building, Guam ITC Roof Top Penthouse
Project Coordinator
DB’s Builders Inc.
12.2009 - 12.2011
- Prepare bid proposals and cost estimates for Navy and Air Force DB-MACC Projects
- Prepare documents and coordinates in the preparation of full cost estimates for bids
- Prepare engineering technical drawings and documentations submitted by designers
- Prepare submittal documents of materials needed for government approval
AutoCadd Operator
Toyo Construction Co Ltd
03.2009 - 08.2009
Site Engineer
R.C. Maniva + Associates
01.2007 - 03.2009
Education
B.S. - Civil Engineering
Central Philippine University
01.2001 - 01.2006
High School - undefined
University of the Philippines High School
01.1997 - 01.2001
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Ateneo de Iloilo
01.1991 - 01.1997
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- AutoCadd
- eCMS
Certification
DAWIA Level II, 11/01/17
Testing
Holiday Testing of Pipe
Registrations - Philippines
- Registered Civil Engineer
- Career Service Professional Eligible
- Career Service Sub-Professional Eligible
Awards
Professional of the Month, 01/01/18, (36CES/FEAD)
Training
- Claim Disputes: Causations Analysis Build and Fight for Victory, 08/01/24
- CON 368 USACE Negotiating Construction Contract Modifications, 11/01/23
- CTC 337 Facilities Support Contracting, 05/01/23
- Quality Control Management Training, 01/01/23
- CTC 300 NAVFAC Cost/Price Analysis & Business Decision Documentation Workshop, 07/01/19
- Intro to FEAD/ROICC, 02/01/19
- MEC 101, 01/01/19
- Construction Schedule Management, 05/01/18
- CTC 342 NAVFAC COR/COAR, 05/01/17
- USACE Estimating for Construction Modifications, 09/01/16
- CON 368 USACE Negotiating Construction Contract Modifications, 07/01/16
- CTC 415 Source Selection, 06/01/16
- Intro to ROICC/FEAD, 05/01/16
- POL Design Training, 04/01/16
- 40 Hour Contract Safety Hazard Awareness Course, 04/01/16
- National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) Overview, 02/01/16
- USACE Construction Quality Management Training, 04/01/15
Timeline
Civil Engineer
Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Marianas
07.2018 - Current
PDC-4 - Design Manager, Civil/Structural
Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Marianas
03.2016 - 11.2016
Civil Engineer Intern (PDC Program)
Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Marianas
11.2015 - 07.2018
Quality Control Specialist
Nova Group Inc.
08.2014 - 11.2015
Documents Control Coordinator
AECOM Technical Services, Inc.
04.2014 - 08.2014
Civil Engineer 1
CB&I Federal Services, LLC (formerly Shaw E & I)
06.2013 - 03.2014
Civil Engineer 1
Ruben U. Velesrubio PE, Civil & Structural Engineering
12.2011 - 06.2013
Project Coordinator
DB’s Builders Inc.
12.2009 - 12.2011
AutoCadd Operator
Toyo Construction Co Ltd
03.2009 - 08.2009
Site Engineer
R.C. Maniva + Associates
01.2007 - 03.2009
B.S. - Civil Engineering
Central Philippine University
01.2001 - 01.2006
High School - undefined
University of the Philippines High School
01.1997 - 01.2001
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Ateneo de Iloilo
01.1991 - 01.1997
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