NAVFAC Northwest

Big projects lead to big payoffs with Adam Schramek on the team! 🏆 Adam consistently delivers exceptional support as an Engineering Technician with Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Northwest, working on seven active projects, including five Centrally Managed Projects (CMPs), with a combined value exceeding $90 million. Adam’s a key player in planning and executing complex, high-visibility utility outages, ensuring seamless progress across multiple projects without delays. His proactive approach, technical expertise, and dedication make him an invaluable asset to the team, directly contributing to essential infrastructure improvements at Naval Base Kitsap. BZ, Adam!

Wishing lead contracting specialist, Joel Deare, all the best as he embarks on his next adventure post-retirement! Joel led his team in executing 835 contract actions since he started with Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Northwest in 2020, ensuring Naval Base Kitsap facility infrastructure received proper maintenance. Culminating a 20-year career with impressive accomplishments throughout, Joel made a substantial positive impact on his department, the command, and the greater NAVFAC enterprise. His determination, perseverance, and loyal dedication to duty reflect greatly upon him and the US Navy.

(Hard) hats off to Lt. j.g. Huy Duong for his outstanding work managing projects worth well over $80M for Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Northwest! 🪖🦺 His expertise contributed to the successful completion of a complex facility that directly supports the Fleet at Naval Base Kitsap and helped get a delayed construction project back on track. Beyond his primary projects, he also serves as a Senior Construction Manager, mentoring and training the team. His efforts greatly enhance our ability to deliver for the Fleet and we're lucky to have him on board!

Congratulations to Hayley Becker, a true team player and environmental steward, for receiving a commander's coin from Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Northwest's Capt. Preston Taylor! As Deputy National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Project Manager, Hayley supports the Lead NEPA Project Manager in managing the entire complex Bremerton Waterfront Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process, ensuring every detail is in compliance with NEPA regulations while effectively assessing the potential environmental impacts of the proposed plan. During the furlough last fall, she proactively stepped up to coordinate with contractors, address public comments on the draft EIS, and ensure communication lines stayed open. Her efforts helped minimize potential delays, keeping this vital project moving forward.

Built to support the Fleet today and into the future - one anchor at a time. ⚓️ Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Kilby recently visited Dry Dock 4 to see first-hand the progress taking shape across the shipyard and to discuss the projects ahead. During the visit, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) team members and industry partners highlighted the seismic retrofit wall-anchoring work, offering a real-time look at the effort from above as the team installed anchors in the dock below.

Invaluable expertise and unwavering commitment – that’s what Senior Environmental Planner Rory Lee brings to Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Northwest! 🌟   Rory received a coin from Capt. Preston Taylor for his exceptional contributions to the Bremerton Waterfront EIS project. This initiative supports a critical investment in future infrastructure and improved operational capabilities, but hit roadblocks during the furlough. Rory immediately stepped in, directly contributing to the on-track preparation and release of the EIS. He coordinated with contractors to address public comments on the draft EIS and skillfully adjusted project milestone schedules to mitigate potential delays. His communication strategy helped maintain team cohesion and morale during a period of uncertainty, ensuring continued engagement upon the furlough's conclusion. Rory's commitment and initiative prevented a potential six-week delay in the project timeline, safeguarding the command's strategic objectives.   Way to go, Rory!

Introducing the 2026 Civilian Engineer of the Year, Michael Jones! Michael once again received the Civilian Engineer of the Year nomination for the third year in a row due to his outstanding engineering skills that are critical to the success of Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Northwest’s Planning, Design, and Construction execution program. His technical solution and scoping skills dealing with military construction and facilities sustainment, restoration, and modernization within the NAVFAC Northwest area of responsibility are exceptionally noteworthy. Michael continues to train and educate others on the latest military construction budgetary and technical requirements and conducts numerous invaluable training sessions within his directorate for both peers and supervisors. BZ, Michael!

Powering success, safely and reliably! ⚡ Congratulations to Jeremy Knase, a high-voltage electrician, on earning the Q4 2025 Employee of the Quarter for the Kitsap Public Works Department! Jeremy’s exceptional skills and strong sense of ownership in managing maintenance of the entire utility relay system, including the Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor system, earned him praise from leadership. His highly organized approach to scheduling, combined with a proactive ability to identify and resolve issues on the spot, helps him ensure integrity and reliability of systems critical to the mission. Known for going above and beyond, Jeremy also excels at explaining complex technical concepts in clear, accessible terms, making him an invaluable asset to the team. Congratulations, Jeremy on this well-deserved recognition! Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) | NAVFAC Pacific

On-time, on-budget, and on the way to greatness! Seismic retrofit work continues at Dry Dock 4 at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility with a 40 percent reduction from the initially estimated more than 1,000 anchors down to just 600 anchors. The critical restoration and modernization project, spearheaded by Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) and part of the Navy’s Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program, enhances the resiliency of the dry dock against a seismic event, ensuring the Navy’s mission-critical assets remain protected and operational. Read the full story here ➡ https://lnkd.in/gCBr9EB8 NAVFAC Pacific

More projects, less problems with Chris Pierson in the lead! Congratulations to Chris Pierson on earning the Project Manager of the Year title for 2026. Chris consistently demonstrates a high level of professionalism as a project management leader. He supports hundreds of projects valued at over $1.7 billion dollars, emphasizing quality project management practices and their critical impact on the U.S. Navy mission. Over the past year, Chris assumed control of two offices supporting naval operations and reported to multiple commanding officers. These offices support several sponsor groups, contributing directly to the U.S. Navy’s top mission priorities, including the Shipyard Infrastructure and Optimization Program, the Navy Nuclear Deterrent Mission, and the Columbia-Class Submarine Program. Moreover, his ability to execute critical repair projects and his capacity to lead a large, diverse team across multiple locations while delivering projects on time and within budget make Chris the ideal recipient of Project Manager of the Year. Way to go, Chris!