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Karlus Cozart
Senior Program Manager, U.S. Air Force Center for Engineering Excellence (AFCEE)
Location: Papillion, NE United States
Joined: May 25th, 2020

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Lincoln University -Missouri class of 1982

Undergrad Major: Industrial Technology

University of Nebraska, Omaha class of 2003

Grad Major: Business Administration

Experience

I currently work with U.S. Air Force Center for Engineering Excellence (AFCEE) as Senior Program Manager
I have years of experience working in the Government and Policy industry.

Deputy Commander & Battalion Operations Officer | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
From 0 to Current • 2026 year(s)
Directed multi-billion-dollar engineering, construction, and infrastructure programs across a 10-state region with emergency operations and construction oversight.

Program Management Operations Consultant | C3 Kozy-1 Consulting Services, LLC
From January 2019 to January 2025 • 6 year(s)
Provided engineering, procurement, and construction program guidance to public agencies and utilities including University of Nebraska, Stanley Engineering, Defense Department, Lansing Board of Water & Light, and Omaha Public Schools.

Senior Engineer Consultant | Stanley Engineering Consultants â Lansing Board of Water & Light PMO
From January 2024 to December 2024 • 0 year(s)
Supported utility capital improvement planning and PMO modernization for a major municipal water and power provider, conducting gap analysis and developing scalable PMO processes.

Senior Construction Project Manager | Cherokee Nation Businesses â Environmental Solutions, LLC
From January 2024 to December 2024 • 0 year(s)
Directed construction operations, scheduling, and financial oversight for multi-state infrastructure projects supporting the Bureau of Indian Affairs across New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Nebraska, and South Dakota.

Senior Construction Program Manager / Engineering Liaison | BB&E Engineering Consultants and USAF 55th Wing PMO, Offutt Air Force Base
From January 2021 to December 2023 • 2 year(s)
Led strategic planning, funding, and engineering oversight for the $635M flood recovery and infrastructure rebuild of OAFB following catastrophic flooding.

Director, Economic Development & Bond Construction Programs | Omaha Public Schools District
From January 2015 to December 2020 • 5 year(s)
Oversaw a $423M municipal capital improvements bond program including infrastructure upgrades across 105 existing campuses and managed design-build construction of five new school campuses.

Deputy Director of Construction & Chief of Designs | Headquarters, United States Strategic Command C3/IT Data Facility
From January 2010 to December 2015 • 5 year(s)
Led conceptual design through 75% construction completion for the 915,000-SF, $1.2B DOD TIER-3 secure command, control, communication, and information technology data facility.

Dean of Academic Affairs | ITT Technical Institute
From January 2008 to December 2010 • 2 year(s)
Managed academic operations for 49 adjunct professors and delivered STEM instruction to over 500 adult learners.

District Business Development Manager | Peter Kiewit Construction
From January 2007 to December 2008 • 1 year(s)
Captured $4 billion in potential infrastructure projects across 23 states, directly supporting tunneling construction initiatives.

Transportation Operations Manager | Union Pacific Railroad
From January 2005 to December 2007 • 2 year(s)
Supervised 52 unionized transportation operators, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient rail operations while managing scheduling and safety investigations.

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