Tulsa contracting officer, Morales saves life and budget
By Khristina Sandoval
SWD Contracting Office
Tulsa District Contracting Officer Rudy Morales was the Southwestern Division’s “Hero of the Month.” He was selected due to the excellent acquisition and team support he provides the Architectural, Engineering & Construction Branch. Morales’ support of critical architect-engineer and complex construction projects has been highly depended upon to deliver Tulsa’s mission.
Morales continually seeks ways to advance his team and better support the entire project delivery team. His leadership and acquisition support of all Tinker Air Force Base mission and Civil Works Non-routine Maintenance and Flood Supplemental Program requirements is heavily relied upon to ensure scheduled milestones are met and actions are awarded on time.
He is a dependable acquisition professional whose collaboration and willingness to partner early in the planning phases of each project with all members of the PDT continually leads to successful project execution. Morales, a thoughtful communicator, takes time to meet with area offices and the entire construction administration team throughout the life of a project to better understand supported projects.
When faced with challenges, such as recent inflation impacts to the construction supply chain, Morales took time to listen to industry and sought creative solutions by working tirelessly with his PDT to develop plans to adapt, overcome, and excel to meet stakeholder needs.
Morales, a U.S. Air Force Veteran is a true acquisition professional and leader, who maintains his mental and physical fitness daily, can often be found in the gym boxing or training for stair-climbing races.
Recently he put his lifesaving training to work when he responded to a colleague suffering from complications brought on by an allergic reaction. Morales put his skills into action until medical professionals arrived.
In these ways and many more, Morales distinguishes himself and upholds USACE values daily by taking care of people! Congratulations on being the Southwestern Division and Tulsa District Hero.