Constellis Announces Credit Agreement Amendments and Maturity Extensions

Stephanie Randazzo on March 28, 2023

Constellis Announces Credit Agreement Amendments and Maturity Extensions

Constellis, a leading provider of essential risk management and mission support services to government and commercial clients worldwide, today announced the strategically and financially significant completion of amendments to its First and Second Lien Credit Agreements. The amendments convert or exchange all of its first lien term loans and over 99% of its second lien term loans for term loans with extended maturity dates of September 27, 2025, and March 27, 2026, respectively.

“The successful extension of our credit facilities demonstrates our proactive commitment to improving our capital structure and gives us additional flexibility to execute upon key strategies,” said Terry Ryan, Chief Executive Officer. “We appreciate the continued support from our lenders and their confidence in Constellis, as we continue our evolution to a growing and increasingly profitable and cash generating enterprise.”

Constellis Awarded Nearly $5 Billion in Record-breaking Year

Stephanie Randazzo on February 3, 2023

Constellis Awarded Nearly $5 Billion in Record-breaking Year

Constellis, a leading provider of essential risk management and mission support services to government and commercial clients worldwide, announced today that the company recorded nearly $5B in contract awards in the preceding 12 months, representing a 250% increase and establishing a new milestone for the Virginia-headquartered Government Contractor.

The company obtained vital wins with the Department of Energy, Department of State, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, Intelligence Community, and numerous commercial clients.

“Over sixty percent of the company’s awards in the preceding 12 months have an 8-year average period of performance, establishing a strong backlog of business,” said Darryle Conway, Chief Growth Officer at Constellis. “By focusing on core markets, we have built a strong roadmap that is consistent with our long-term growth strategy.”

“I am extremely proud of this achievement for the company,” said Terry Ryan, Chief Executive Officer at Constellis. “The results reflect our employees’ exceptional performance and long-standing reputation with customers. I’m excited about Constellis’ future as we build out our market-leading offerings for next-generation security solutions that address increasing demands for improved security against multiple threats challenging domestic and international customers.”

Working for Women, Peace, and Security

Stephanie Randazzo on June 24, 2021

Working for Women, Peace, and Security

Constellis wins the 2021 ISOA Women, Peace, and Security Global Impact Award

Last month marked the first anniversary of the International Stability Operations Association (ISOA) Women, Peace, and Security Certification Program, established by Michelle Quinn. Yesterday, Constellis Chief Growth Officer, Darryle Conway, Chief Human Resources Officer, Beth Skoletsky, and Vice President of Business Development, Aimee Vineyard, accepted the ISOA Women, Peace and Security Global Impact Award for the company’s efforts in promoting women’s meaningful participation in peace and security. Constellis ensures women are empowered to lead and contribute, equipped with the necessary skills and support to succeed, and have access to opportunities and resources.

Constellis supports the United Nations Aviation Security program in countries including Mogadishu, Somalia, where our team provides aviation security screening, training and mentoring services and contributes to capacity building in Somalia by training and mentoring Somalia government authorities in relevant aviation security subjects under the UN mandate. Within the past year, two of our female supervisors on the contract, Ms. Masouma and Ms. Shayo, received their AVSEC Aviation Professional Manager (AVSEC PM) certifications by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), joining the elite group of 1045 aviation security professionals worldwide. Ms. Masouma, who received her certification in August 2020, was also the first Afghani woman to achieve this certification.

The ICAO Professional Aviation Security Management course demands time, money and more from students. The costs must be paid in full prior to the course; extensive travel is required for in-person training; in addition to the material content of the course, students must be fluent in English, the language of the final exam. To assist with these requirements, Adelino da Silva, Constellis’ project manager on site in Somalia tutored the women on their English. He also coordinated travel for the in-person training and worked with Constellis leadership to facilitate loans from the Company, allowing the women to take the course without having to pay in full up-front.

Constellis is committed to Women’s Economic Empowerment and the principles of Women, Peace, and Security and the positive impact on global fragility and security outcomes. Darryle Conway, Constellis Chief Growth Officer, serves on the ISOA Women, Peace and Security Working Group and is on the Board of Directors for Eagle Online Academy. Eagle Online Academy is a nonprofit organization passionate about long term online education solutions with a primary focus on benefiting women and girls. Eagle Online Academy is looking to serve women globally, starting in Afghanistan.

Customer Success! Divan Hotel Erbil Completes Our RoSPA Accredited Defensive Driver Training Course

Stephanie Randazzo on June 18, 2021

Customer Success! Divan Hotel Erbil Completes Our RoSPA Accredited Defensive Driver Training Course

June 18, 2021

Two successful Constellis RoSPA Accredited Defensive Driver Training courses were delivered in Erbil Kurdistan, with five Divan Hotel chauffeur drivers passing the course with distinction.

As international brands like the Divan Hotel look to secure a safer work environment for staff and clients, the three-day Constellis Defensive Driver Training Course fits their unique requirements and challenges. All drivers now possess the skills and fundamental understanding of defensive driving. As a result, the brand and profile of the Divan Hotel has improved with this internationally recognized accredited course.

“Thank you for the Defensive Driving Course you provided to our Divan Erbil Hotel drivers,” said Can Unluer, General Manager for Divan Hotel Erbil. “Your professional encouragement and constant motivation pushed our drivers to heights I never thought possible. Thank you for inspiring them to be excellent in defensive driving. I feel more confident about our drivers’ skills which are highly crucial for the Divan brand.”

The RoSPA Accredited Defensive Driving Course (DDC) is a theory and competency based training package. The course is designed to help drivers develop an understanding of hazards and risk-based thinking regarding their defensive driving techniques, helping them to minimise risk when driving.

In addition to promoting an understanding of defensive driving principles, the course encourages drivers to evaluate their driving behaviours and understand how they can improve through driver education.

If you are interested in finding out more about our driver training courses, please contact glyn.evans@constellis.com or call on 00 964 (0) 7809249252

A K9 Homecoming

Stephanie Randazzo on April 30, 2021

A K9 Homecoming

April 30, 2021

The Journey Home for 60 Working Canines during the Pandemic

Explosive detection dogs are hardworking experts when it comes to scenting chemicals used in incendiary devices. They work hard to keep our teams, our customers and the public safe. When our Certified Working Dogs (CWD) return home from overseas at the end of their contract work, AMK9, a Constellis company, facilitates their reassignment or retirement (adoption).

Last June, our K9 teams were providing explosive detection services on a contract in Iraq when COVID-19 hit. The contract suddenly closed prior to the scheduled completion date, and we needed to get the hard-working canines back home to the United States amid border lockdowns, limited flights and Iraq Government office closures.

Constellis’ Iraq Project Management staff led by Pieter Coetzer procured living accommodations and additional K9 personnel to care and provide for the canines until a flight home became available. For nine months, the K9 team in Iraq safeguarded the 60 canines. The dogs were walked five times a day, fed, groomed and provided with necessary veterinary care.

The Constellis K9 team in Moyock, NC, led by Kennel Manager Jenn Merello, developed a plan to receive the canines in Chicago, IL, and transport them back to North Carolina. They worked closely with canine adoption agencies and the freight forwarders to coordinate travel and the future adoptions for all of the dogs ready for retirement.

Once the flights were confirmed and the final customs immigration paperwork completed, the Constellis Iraq team convoyed the 60 canines from the compound to the Basra International Airport. The canines, along with K9 chaperone, Project Manager Tim Cassidy, were boarded onto a plane and flown 26 hours from Basra, Iraq, to Chicago, IL, USA, where they were received by our Moyock K9 team and K9 Hero Haven Adoption Agency. The Constellis Moyock team convoyed the dogs the rest of the way home from Chicago to Moyock and arrived safely at the kennels the next day. All 60 canines made it home safely, where 40 of them will continue work on other contracts and 20 will be adopted out to loving homes.

Happily Ever-After for K9 Bara

Certified Working Dog (CWD) Bara is a 7.5-year-old female sable German Shepherd who recently returned home from Iraq and is now in the loving home of her new owners, Matt and Megan. Matt served in the Marine Corps from September 2003 to August 2012, serving two tours in Iraq and one tour in Africa. They look forward to enjoying Bara’s retirement with her on their farm in Linden, PA.

If you’d like to apply to adopt one of our amazing canines, please visit our K9 adoption partner, k9herohaven.org.

In 2015, we conducted a similar operation for 92 dogs that completed assignment in Afghanistan. Constellis has always promised to bring its canines home when their mission is complete, either to continue working or to find an adoptive family to enjoy their hard-earned retirement.

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Now Hiring Support Services for Upcoming Project in Greensboro, NC

Stephanie Randazzo on April 8, 2021

Now Hiring Support Services for an Upcoming Project in Greensboro, North Carolina

Are you ready for your next adventure?

Centerra, a Constellis company, is actively seeking the following positions supporting a government contract with the Department of Health and Human Services providing facilities operations and maintenance services. These roles are integral towards providing a safe, regulated environment for undocumented children geared toward reunification.

View the positions below and apply now!

All positions are located in Greensboro, NC.

Security Supervisor

Knowledge/Skills/Requirements

Supervises Physical Security & Safety Section comprised of guards and EMS staff
Establishes and maintains staffing levels and security shift schedules
Enforces work standards; ensures all security inspections are performed; immediately reports any security issues or incidents to Program Coordinator

Security Guard

Knowledge/Skills/Requirements

Under the direction of the Security Supervisor, maintains facility security and safety
Stands guard at facility access/egress points; operates access control equipment
Performs roving inspections of buildings, grounds, and facility perimeter per approved schedule; interacts with staff, visitors, and vendors as required

IT Specialist Supervisor

Knowledge/Skills/Requirements

Manages and supervises the IT Section, schedules, and staff
Manages setup and maintenance of IT and technically-related systems and equipment
Establishes processes to maintain a stable network environment

Quality Manager

Knowledge/Skills/Requirements

Oversees implementation of Centerra Quality Management Systems (QMS)
Prepares and maintains project QCP; manages development of Key Performance Indicators
Conducts scheduled and unscheduled audits and inspections

Assistant Program Coordinator

Knowledge/Skills/Requirements

Assists the PC with managing project cost, schedule, technical performance, change management, and reporting
Alternate POC for the CO and COR during absence of the PC
Ensures collaborative, integrated measures implemented amongst the Service Areas

Dining Hall Lead

Knowledge/Skills/Requirements

Supervises dining hall operations during meal service
Ensures tray, beverage, condiment, napkin, and utensil dispensers are filled
Ensures tables and chairs are properly spaced, cleaned, and sanitized
Inspects dining hall staff prior service to verify compliance with hygiene standards

Head Chef

Knowledge/Skills/Requirements

Has overall responsibility for planning (menus) and preparing approved meals and providing meal service; supervises Lead Chefs; enforces hygiene standards
Reviews and approves shift staffing and schedules
Reviews/approves food requisitions prior to submittal to the Food Services Supervisor

Lead Chef

Knowledge/Skills/Requirements

Manages shift staffing
Serves as Shift Lead for preparing approved meals and providing meal service
Inspects staff prior to meal service to verify compliance with hygiene standards

Custodian & Sanitation Supervisor

Knowledge/Skills/Requirements

Supervises custodial staff and operations; ensures adequate cleaning supply inventory
Develops and maintains cleaning schedules (i.e., daily, weekly, monthly, etc.) per PWS requirements; inspects work areas, work in progress, and work completed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Custodian

Knowledge/Skills/Requirements

Dusts/cleans dorm rooms, bathrooms, offices, dining areas, common areas, drinking fountains, etc., per approved schedule
Performs floor care including vacuuming, damp mopping, buffing, waxing, stripping
Replenishes bathroom and sanitation supplies; disinfects “high-touch” surfaces

Food Service Worker

Knowledge/Skills/Requirements

Performs practical-skilled functions in the kitchen and dining areas such as food preparation, food serving, and spot cleaning tables during meal service
Performs operator maintenance of kitchen equipment
Assists chefs; maintains food temperatures according to safety regulations

Additional positions are added daily – please check our main Careers page for more Constellis job opportunities.

Security Jobs: Worldwide Protective Services Contract

Stephanie Randazzo on March 10, 2021

Priority Positions:

Worldwide Protective Services

We go where others won’t and do what others can’t.

Constellis Hot Job: PSS / Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (PSS/AEMT) | WPSIII

Location: Baghdad, Iraq

Knowledge/Skills/Requirements

Must have a minimum of three (3) years of verifiable pre-hospital emergency medical services experience at the AEMT or paramedic level.
Must possess current and active National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians certification as an AEMT.
Must possess BLS, ACLS, PHLS, and TCCC course certifications.

Additional positions are added daily – please check our main Careers page for more Constellis job opportunities.