ERIK C. BACKUS, P.E., LEED® AP, FMP - George Mason University

Laurel Hill, Occoquan Site, Restoration Projects
Location: Lorton, Virginia
Timeframe: January 2005 to February 2006
Organization: Centennial Contractors Enterprises, Inc.
Supervisor: Mr. Earle Dorrelle
Key Tasks: Execution of three distinct restoration projects meeting Department of Interior restoration guidance.
Work included restoration of a 110’ tall historically significant chimney stack, demolition of 9 buildings
and two houses that do not meet historical significance criterion, and the re-roofing of 16 slate roofs
totaling over 1700 squares of 16”x8” slate pieces. Responsible for the overall execution of the projects
and the maintenance of all quality and safety standards. Action agent for all project management issues,
supervising a limited onsite staff. Provided liaison with numerous Fairfax County officials and other
interest groups.
Contract Value: Chimney Restoration, $300,906; Building Demolition Project, $1.7 million; Roof Restoration Project,
$3.7 million.
Photos/Details: Available upon request
Camp War Eagle (now Camp Hope), Master Development
Location: Baghdad, Iraq (Just North and East of Sadr City)
Timeframe: November 2003 to April 2004
Organization: 1 st Armor Division, Base Camp Construction Authority, as a member of A Company, 389 th Engineer
Battalion
Supervisor: MAJ Jack Otteson and MAJ Eric Franzen
Key Tasks: Construction of Six-160 Soldier Barracks Buildings (built using Iraqi Contractor exclusively). Execution
and Maintenance of the Base-camp Master Plan. Design of base-camp drainage system, motor pools, and
force protection. Integration and supervision of construction of an Iraqi Civil Defense Corp (ICDC) basecamp
adjoining to the immediate north (Soldier and Iraqi contractor executed). Transportation analysis
and planning for road network in and around the base-camp (Iraqi road pavement contract). Execution
and supervision of numerous remodeling and upgrade projects (Nearly exclusively separate Iraqi
contractors). In sum, was overall responsible for every aspect of the development of this base-camp.
Contract Value: Barracks Building Contract: $3 million, Motor Pool Construction: $20,000, Building Electrical Hook-up:
$350,000, ICDC Construction: $4 million, Paving Contract: $100,000, Remodeling Projects: circa $3
million (note that US Soldier troop labor cost is not included).
Photos/Details: Available upon request
Camp Victory North (now Camp Liberty, part of the Victory Base Complex), Design and Construction
Location: Baghdad, Iraq (Adjoining the Baghdad International Airport to the North and East)
Timeframe: November 2003 to April 2004
Organization: 1 st Armor Division, Base Camp Construction Authority, as a member of A Company, 389 th Engineer
Battalion
Supervisor: MAJ Jack Otteson and MAJ Eric Franzen
Key Tasks: Assessment and reconnaissance of a 15,000 acre site for the purpose of developing a 20,000 soldier basecamp.
Clearing and Leveling over 10,000 acres. Construction of over 20 miles of unimproved roads.
Filling of over 100,000 cubic yards of drainage ditches. Design and construction of the east canal
crossing. Design and construction of the east entry control point (including anti-terrorism and force
protection measures). Design and initial construction of a 54,000 square foot Level II Medical Treatment
Facility, Renovation and construction of a 40 person detention facility. Assignment of personnel and
supervision of eight 60,000 square foot headquarters buildings. Also, served as the safety officer on all
the above tasks and worked as overall project coordinator for several ongoing missions within the Camp
Victory Area.
Contract Value: All work executed by US Soldier troop labor, estimated value of $20 million.
Photos/Details: Available upon request