Charles “Chad” E. Freeman Jr.

Senior Project Manager

Professional Profile

• Dynamic and results-driven executive with more than 25 years of experience leading high-profile industrial, commercial, and government projects around the world.

• Expertise in program management, business development, client engagement, and stakeholder alignment.

• Recognized for delivering complex, transformative initiatives on time and within budget.

• Adept at driving strategic growth, optimizing operations, and leading cross-functional teams. through disaster recovery programs and projects and other time- and budget--constrained environments.

• Outcome-driven and focused on operational excellence and meaningful, implementable innovations.

Representative Projects

• Demonstrated leader of complex, multi-million-dollar U.S. Federal, NAVFAC, state, and global disaster recovery programs for engineering, logistics, and construction management firms.

• Full project lifecycle experience from strategic planning and proposal development to execution and delivery.

• Concept to Completion Executive Oversight of Recovery Programs and Projects

• Portfolio-Level Leadership to Spearhead Expansion and Diversification, Drive revenue, and Increase Market Share

• P&L Accountability to Deliver Sustainable Growth and Long-Term Competitive Advantage

Education

University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg MS, 1996
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) in Finance/Accounting

Disney World College Program, U.S. National Internship Program

Certifications

• Project & Quality Management
  • Parsons Project Management Certification Program (PMP)
  • Parsons Quality Management Program (PACE)
  • Six Sigma Lean Professional
  • Parsons High-Potential Employee Graduate
• Safety & Risk Management
  • Parsons Safety, Health and Risk Program (SHARP)
  • Parsons Supervisory Training and Accident Reduction Program (START)
  • EM 385-1-1 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety Certification
  • Certified Lead Abatement Renovator
  • TWIC Card
  • BOEIS (Norway) – Current

• FEMA & Emergency Management Training
• FEMA EMI Courses:
  • IS-634: Introduction to FEMA’s Public Assistance Program
  • IS-632.a: Introduction to Debris Operations
  • IS-1000: Public Assistance and Eligibility
  • IS-1001: Public Assistance Delivery Model
  • IS-100: Introduction to Incident Command System
  • IS-200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
  • IS-403: Introduction to Individual Assistance
  • IS 700: Introduction to National Incident Management System
  • IS-1004: FEMA site inspection process
  • IS-1007 Detailed Damage Description and Dimensions
  • DHS Public Trust Clearance (FEMA)

• Military & Federal Programs
  • CQMC – USACE/NAVFAC

Areas of Expertise

Hill International, Inc.

2023 – 2025/Present, Global Director of Recovery and Resilience, Multiple Leadership Assignments, Worldwide

Responsible for the growth of new Global Disaster Recovery business line.

• Developed business line opportunity in Ukraine by creating a network of representatives from the US Department of Commerce, State Department, USAID, the World Bank, and EBRD.
• Created local network of supporting organizations throughout Ukraine.
• Signed MOU with the Agency of Restoration and Infrastructure for the rebuilding of Ukraine.
• Lead efforts to introduce the company to new markets by building a pipeline of $200 million in opportunities.
• Key captures included the New Jersey Smart Move program, Bay County Disaster Recovery Management Services, Florida Department of Emergency Management Services Support, and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District 5 Services.
• Lead team “blue ocean” strategy to redefine current market offerings and create new space for growth and revenue.
• Developed business line with USACE SAD and PAC districts, developing new product offerings to support the contingency operations group.
• Sourced strategic partners and developed joint strategic plans to expand business.

Persons Services Corporation

2020 – 2023, Director of Government Services, Multiple Assignments, Mobile, AL, and Fort Myers, FL

Responsible for the identification and development of new business lines within the organization, strategic planning, program processes and procedures development, team development, and talent acquisition.  Increased productivity through implementation of systems and process throughout all divisions and internal technical consulting across all disciplines.

• Developed Government Services Division- specifically focused on serving NAVFAC in Pensacola FL.
• Developed project team and served as Director for Hurricane Sally Mitigation and Roofing Program/Jacobs NASP.
• Developed subcontractor base, all program procedures, and supporting processes.
• Developed local resources, encompassing human, equipment, and other capital to support NAVFAC/Jacobs NASP.
• Developed proposal and estimate to support Hurricane Sally Mitigation, Hurricane Sally B746 and 4148, and Hurricane Sally 6 to Jacobs.
• Negotiated all subcontractor agreements and conducted subcontractor reviews.
• Provided team guidance and training to support NAVFAC requirements.
• Supported guidance and program management for emergency request for 28,000 SF medical facilities design-build construction effort for the University of South Alabama.
• Developed proposal and negotiated for $25million CDBG award in USVI.
• Served as key member of start-up team and as operations director for start-up execution.
• Developed company- and division-wide software platform to integrate communications, document tracking, and data collection through SharePoint sites integrated with databases and mobile applications.
• Opened new Fort Myers office and created new business line supporting renovation and rebuilding of resorts and residential units in Southwest Florida.

PTW Energy Services

 2019 - 2020, Southeast Director of Operations, Operations Manager, Mobile, AL

Responsible for the development of southeast strategic initiative to diversify the client base. 

• Facilitated daily management of business development activities, including identifying key clients, securing corporate agreements, and establishing a supporting workforce and resource pool.
• Secured a local network of over 80 field personnel and developed network of office support.
• Established key local supplier connections to enable local activities.
• Introduced company to other industrial and manufacturing market sectors.
• Secured national agreements, including several top ENR100 general contractors in the southeast with several end-users
• Generated more than $15 million in new business within first 6 months of the position.
• Used lean techniques and worked closely with pre-planning teams to develop programs from inception to execution.

AECOM

2018 - 2019     Director of Operations, U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) Hurricane Recovery, USVI
Responsible for the direction and management of disaster recovery efforts and rebuilding of more than 8,000 homes in St Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix.

• Planned, organized, and implemented a roof repair program consisting of more than 4,000 repairs and/or replacements within 90 days of assignment.
• Procured, managed, and coordinated 5 major contractors with a workforce of more than 2,500 personnel.
• Coordinated the logistics for ordering, disbursement, and management of over $23 million in construction materials to be procured, shipped, dispersed, and consumed within 90 days.
• Overcame logistical challenges of working in remote regions with limited resources, funding, and support.

Timberline Construction Group,  

2017 -  2018, Senior Program Manager/Project Manager,  Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), DR-LA4277 Housing Mission, Baton Rouge, LA, Restore LA, Texas Preps                                    
Assumed a lead role for several disaster recovery programs as a FEMA contractor in the Southern US, includingmanagement and direction of FEMA Housing initiatives.

• Responsible for all operations for the Timberline field team, including Deactivation and Maintenance Crews, Field Project Managers, and support staff.
• Primary interface for APTIM Task Order Manager (TOM).
• Conducted the maintenance and deactivation of more than 2,600 units between private, group, and commercial sites.
• Maintained and directed preventative maintenance program for all active trailers.
• Ensured all technical and financial objectives achieved in accordance with field and HQ COTR guidance and FEMA police and authorities.
• Coordinated just-in-time training as required; planned and executed securing necessary personnel to meet mission objectives.
• Developed and implemented best practices and streamlined operations.
• Developed predictive analysis tools to streamline production and reduce inventory.
• Managed call center for entire mission supporting more than 5,000 units.
• Developed and implemented all electronic interfaces to enable real time reporting, PMI collection, Work Order collection, deactivation monitoring, applicant surveys, and auditing applications.
• Enabled project to perform duties via tablet, reducing reporting time and errors.
• Streamlined process to provide real time dashboards and indicators to shorten response times.
• Under my leadership, company earned an A+ FEMA rating by March 2017 and maintained A+ through Oct 2017 from a previous D rating in Jan 2017.

Parsons

2015 - 2016 Saudi Aramco, Multi-Yard Project, Program Director, Ras Al Kair, Saudi Arabia                                     
Reviewed contract and client expectations and spearheaded the development and management of project teams to support a 5-year, $4 billion industrial development to design, engineer, and build a multi-yard, Class A shipyard in Ras Al Khair Saudi Arabia to service all Saudi Aramco oil and gas and support vessels operating in the Persian Gulf and adjoining regions. The cnsultancy project team consisted of 38 Saudi Nationals, 25 Canadians, 29 from the UK, and Europe and 25 from the US. Initial development consisted of developing the FEED team complete with all disciplines 175 to support the preliminary design efforts, planning, scope development, budgeting and contract bid package development. Ultimately, the project positioned the Kingdom to become a world-class ship builder.

Facilities included living quarters for roughly 18,000 employees, complete with schools, mosques, recreation centers, transportation hubs, schools, utilities, and shopping.  The yard was divided into zones, one supporting jack up rig construction, one supporting new build ship construction and one supporting OSV.  The shipyard was being designed to be the largest in the Middle East and provide support for the KSA nationals.  Projected project teams including administration for supporting the execution of the project consisted of foreign nationals with a mix of over 172 Saudi Nationals, 228 Canadians, and 1,194 from the United States and Canada. Total yard construction manpower exceeded 15,000.

Dewberry

2016, Disaster Recovery Manager Rapid City, SD

Liaised with FEMA and managed staging area for DR4237 OST Pine Ridge Reservation recovery efforts.

• Managed staging area, ensured inspections and dispatch, chain of custody procedures followed
• Responsible for ensuring all technical and financial objectives achieved in accordance with field and HQ COTR guidance and FEMA police and authorities.
• Tested prototype database based on self-developed program for field operations and review full cycle completeness.

Transocean

2013 - 2015     Senior Project Manager, Transocean-Capital Projects Upgrade and Repair-Houston Corp., Houston, TX

Responsible for the global management and execution of a multi-million-dollar asset improvement, repair, retrofit, and upgrade.

• Transported asset from Norway to Singapore for upgrades and repair; upon completion transported vessel to Malaysia for commissioning then to Seattle for preparation of Arctic deployment.
• Managed major project scopes, including engineering, SOW, budget, quality, safety, schedule, and administration in accordance with company policy and industry standards.
• Developed work sequences for activities to ensure all objectives could be met; determined proper scheduling methods to meet deadlines, budget development and support contract negotiations.
• Assisted in developing scope documents, contracting strategies, work sequencing, WBS development, preplanning, site safety plan development, logistics for project start up, develop and monitor EVMS metrics.
• Responsible for the profitability of program and performance; developed financial forecast and plans annually in support of program and acted as company representative with client and selected subcontractors during program execution.
• Provided logistical support; set up and coordinated activities required to support the asset, including housing, meals, air, land and sea transportation for personnel and equipment; coordinated with various vendors internationally on critical timelines.
• Monitored and managed ENGO activity.

Parsons-Boeing

2012 – 2013,  Senior Project Manager, Horizontal Stabilizer Fabrication Facility, Salt Lake City, UT        

Responsible for the management and execution of an 850,000 SF, $200 million tenant improvement to facilitate the fabrication of horizontal stabilizers for the Boeing 787.

• Managed team sizes from 5-10, including a construction manager, electrical, mechanical, CSA/ project controls and estimating.
• Developed, organized, and led a project management/ construction management team focused on fast-track objects to meet client’s production schedule.
• Developed work sequences for activities to ensure all objectives could be met; determined proper scheduling methods to meet deadlines; worked closely with client on procurement strategy.
• Assisted in development of scope documents, contracting strategies, work sequencing, WBS development, pre-planning, site safety plan development, logistics for project start up, and developed and monitored EVMS metrics.
• Responsible for profitability of program and performance; developed annual financial forecast and plans in support of program.

Parsons

2011 - 2012,  Task Order Manager, PATH DR-1981, FEMA Housing Mission, Minot ND                                                 

Managed and directed the FEMA Housing in Mission in Minot, ND, with a $68 million contract award. Mission consisted of haul and install for 2,400 units between private, group, and commercial sites.

• Responsible for all operations for the PATH field team.
• Primary interface for FEMA COTR and DHOPs chief.
• Ensured all technical and financial objectives achieved in accordance with the field and HQ COTR guidance and FEMA police and authorities.

Parsons

2006 - 2011, Program Manager, Northrop Grumman National Master Service Agreement, MS, LA, NY, CA, OR, RI, and FL

Responsible for the management and execution of Master Service agreement between Parsons and Northrop Grumman with Capital projects ranging from less than $1 million to more than $100 million and entire program values in excess of $500 million. 

• Worked closely with client to ensure the renewal of the master service agreement; closely monitored all project performance to ensure client satisfaction.
• Services provided under MSA, included engineering, site assessments, scope development, construction management, permitting, procurement, staff augmentation, project management, program management, and project controls.
• Responsible for profitability of program and performance; developed financial forecast and plans annually in support of program; acted as company representative with client and selected subcontractors during program execution; negotiated change to scope of work.
• Worked closely with business development to market and secure additional work.

Parsons

2010 - 2011, Project Manager, Horizon Gulf Oil Spill Response Gulf Coast, MS, AL, and FL

Worked with Parsons Environmental sector using local resource and regional office in the planning and execution of providing support to incident.

• Worked closely with client on planning, direction, and execution of rapid response, including hiring and training of 600 employees in 60 days.
• Responsible for the planning, direction, and execution of site reconnaissance, identifying strategic launch and collection points for the Vessel of Opportunity program deploying up to 2,500 vessels daily.
• Executed rapid deployment of resources to manage sites, deployment process, fueling operations, daily reporting, training of local citizens for participation, call center, and the development of site operations and procedures.