Dennis Lacey

Background

About Dennis Lacey

Department of Defense - Secret Security Clearance (Tier 3) NQA-1 (ANSI N45.2.23) Lead Auditor USACE and NAVFAC Construction Quality Management (CQM) for Contractors Certification OSHA 30-Hour Construction Outreach Training Program EM-385-1-1 40-Hour Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Certified Instructor of Journeyman and Apprentices – United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Department of Defense NAC I Unescorted Access Program (UAP)- Secret Equivalent Proven leadership of multi-disciplined teams consisting of Quality Control Inspectors, Engineers, Subcontractors, Information Technology professionals, Construction professionals and craftsmen. Committed to a Zero Accidents philosophy and to the successful implementation of Bechtel’s Core Processes and Environmental, Safety, and Health requirements. Experienced at developing talent and providing constructive feedback within my teams, including cross training and succession planning from within the group. Skilled in the systematic conformance verification and oversight of highly regulated and technically challenging construction and O&M projects, including First of a Kind (FOAK) designs and Q-Level (Safety) requirements associated with Department of Defense chemical and nuclear weapons programs. Experience Leading and participating in Quality Assurance audits, performing QA surveillances, and QA project document reviews. Established knowledge in the successful implementation of a project Quality Management Plan and Construction Quality Control Plan, encompassing requirements set by multiple state and federal agencies, through the application of recognized quality assurance and quality control standards. Skilled at initiating forthright discussions related to project quality concerns and doing so in a diplomatic and professional manner. Comfortable addressing issues at all levels, from craftsmen and inspectors to project management and client representatives. Skilled in the navigation of construction codes, specifications, and design drawings, including a strong knowledge of Bechtel construction/operations work processes and procedures. Advanced knowledge in the identification of business quality trends and their underlying causes and using that information to direct change and drive continuous improvement. Advanced knowledge of modern data analytical methods, spreadsheet modeling and data visualization. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills. Experienced at creating SharePoint Pages, Power Apps, and Power BI dashboards.