Federal Construction Experts

 

Consulting, Engineering, Construction Management, Subcontractor

 
 

Consulting Services:

Proposal preparation and review:

  • Pre-Award Site Visits/ Inspections

  • Risk Analysis and Constructability Reviews

  • Project Estimating and Takeoffs

Construction Management Consulting:

  • FAR/DFARS/AFARS/DIAR/UAI/TAR/FP-14 Compliance

  • Contract Reviews

  • Budget/ Cost Analysis/ Financial Reporting

  • Change Orders, Modifications, Stop Work, Suspension of Work

  • Negotiations

  • Claims and REAs (Requests for Equitable Adjustments)

 

Engineering Services:

  • Structural and Civil Engineering

Onsite Construction Services:

  • Quality Control Management (QCM)

  • Site Safety Health Officer (SSHO)

  • Construction Inspections

  • UAV Imaging, Surveying, LiDAR, Thermal Scanning

Team Development:

  • Trusted training modules for your team from a past USACE Contracting Officer

 
 

 Our Leadership

Christina Bernard

President

Kent Bernard

Vice President

Christina Bernard

President

I champion the idea that the best decisions emerge from collaboration between vision and technical acumen. By weaving together the insights of specialized team members with broader business objectives, I've cultivated a leadership style and team that is both consultative and forward-thinking, ensuring our company remains agile, informed, and innovative.

Background:

Marketing, accounting, project management, and business development.

Education:

  • BS, Washington State University, Business Administration

Certifications: 

  • OSHA 30

  •  Construction Project Management: Columbia University via Coursera

  •  Construction Scheduling: Columbia University via Coursera

Kent Bernard

Vice President

Kent has 18 years of experience in construction management, construction contracting, contract administration, and Project Management with the Federal Government and private sector. Kent has extensive experience with project delivery teams, pre and post contract award functions in supply, service, and construction, acquisition, price analysis, market research, technical oversight on solicitation, modifications and closeouts, acquisition plan, milestone strategy, budgets, schedules. Kent enjoys being able to support a team and positively influence decisions that bring success to companies. Educating others with his knowledge and experience to support the success of an individual or a team is his goal.

Background:

  • 9 Year Government

  • 9 Years Private Sector

Education:

  • MBA, Eastern Oregon University, Business Administration

  • BS, Eastern Oregon University, Construction Business Management and Organizational Leadership

  • Defense Acquisition University

Certifications: 

  • USACE Fiscal Law

  • USACE QCM Certification - 2021

  • DOD Contracting Officer (2016-19)

  • USACE Construction Quality Assurance – Instructor (2017-19)

  • USACE D-B Construction Instructor (2018-19)

  • Emergency Preparedness Training – Instructor 2014-2019

  • DOD Contract Negotiation Techniques

  • OSHA 30

  • Hazwoper 40 Hr

  • Multiple Competent Persons Certifications