Shantel Glass
Colorado Springs
Summary
Experienced engineering and construction leader with 10+ years managing large-scale infrastructure and public works projects from planning through execution. Proven ability to oversee scope, schedule, budget, and field operations, while coordinating with clients, engineers, and contractors. Strong background in construction supervision, contract administration, and project controls, with a focus on safety, quality, and on-time delivery.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy District Commander / Senior Construction Project Manager
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
07.2023 - 07.2025
- Managed execution of a $120M annual construction and civil works program, overseeing multiple infrastructure projects and multidisciplinary teams across a 40,000 sq. mile region.
- Served as primary client interface, coordinating with federal, state, and local agencies to define scope, budget, and execution strategy.
- Supervised overall construction effort to ensure projects met design specifications, schedule milestones, and budget constraints.
- Directed planning and onsite coordination of scheduling, engineering, material procurement, and administrative functions.
- Managed contractor performance and ensured compliance with contract requirements, safety standards, and quality expectations.
- Provided technical guidance including interpretation of plans/specifications, construction methods, and equipment utilization.
- Led development of project modifications, cost estimates, and change orders for large-scale infrastructure efforts.
- Secured $599M levee reconstruction project, overseeing planning and execution to improve flood protection systems.
- Coordinated delivery of municipal recycled water infrastructure, supporting sustainable construction and long-term operations.
- Enforced OSHA safety practices and risk mitigation strategies across all project sites.
- San Francisco District
Operations Executive Officer (Construction & Field Operations Manager)
3rd Cavalry Regiment
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Directed construction-related operations, logistics, and field support for a 646-person engineering organization.
- Planned and supervised field operations, equipment utilization, and material readiness for construction support missions.
- Oversaw productivity and readiness of 138+ pieces of heavy construction equipment, improving operational efficiency.
- Coordinated scheduling, workforce planning, and supply chain management to support continuous project execution.
- Supervised staff and field personnel, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and operational standards.
- Fort Cavazos, TX
Regimental Engineer (Construction Planning & Engineering Lead)
3rd Cavalry Regiment
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Provided engineering oversight and planning for construction and infrastructure support across a 3,000+ personnel organization.
- Developed project execution plans including construction sequencing, logistics coordination, and site integration.
- Coordinated across multiple teams to ensure alignment between engineering design and field execution.
- Fort Cavazos, TX
Operations Officer (Engineering & Project Coordination)
III Corps
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Supported large-scale engineering operations by coordinating planning, scheduling, and execution across multiple regions.
- Developed operational plans and ensured synchronization between stakeholders, contractors, and leadership teams.
- Fort Cavazos, TX
Company Commander
- Led construction and engineering operations, supervising personnel and project execution.
Facilities & Construction Officer
- Managed infrastructure projects and base development in South Korea.
Assistant Professor
- Developed training programs focused on leadership and technical development.
Education
Applied Project Management
Villanova University
Villanova, PA 12.2024 - 04.2025
Master of Arts - Military History
American Military University
Charles Town, WV 12.2009 - 11.2018
Master of Science - Exercise Science
University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS 08.2001 - 05.2008
Skills
- Construction Supervision
- Field Operations
- Project Scheduling
- Sequencing
- Budgeting
- Cost Control
- Estimating
- Contract Management
- Change Orders
- Client Coordination
- Stakeholder Coordination
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Technical Guidance
- OSHA Safety Compliance
- Risk Management
- Materials Planning
- Equipment Planning
- Resource Planning
- Blueprint Reading
- Construction Documents
- Construction Scheduling
- Cost Estimation
- Change Management
- OSHA Safety Standards
- Mathematical Problem Solving
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Ratios
- Cost Analysis
- Projections
Certification
- Applied Project Management Certificate, Villanova University, 2025
- Master Planning Certificate, University of Virginia, 2025
- USACE Project Management & Scheduling Courses, 2024-2025
- PMP, In Progress
Clearance
Top Secret / SCI
Core Capabilities
- Construction Supervision & Field Operations
- Project Scheduling & Sequencing
- Budgeting, Cost Control & Estimating
- Contract Management & Change Orders
- Client & Stakeholder Coordination
- Blueprint Interpretation & Technical Guidance
- OSHA Safety Compliance & Risk Management
- Materials, Equipment & Resource Planning
Timeline
Applied Project Management
Villanova University
12.2024 - 04.2025
Deputy District Commander / Senior Construction Project Manager
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
07.2023 - 07.2025
Operations Executive Officer (Construction & Field Operations Manager)
3rd Cavalry Regiment
06.2022 - 05.2023
Regimental Engineer (Construction Planning & Engineering Lead)
3rd Cavalry Regiment
09.2021 - 06.2022
Operations Officer (Engineering & Project Coordination)
III Corps
01.2021 - 09.2021
Master of Arts - Military History
American Military University
12.2009 - 11.2018
Master of Science - Exercise Science
University of Mississippi
08.2001 - 05.2008