Stability & Experience Since 1994!
DAWSON Group, Inc. (DAWSON), is an established full-service construction, environmental-remediation and -consulting company in Hawai`i, and intend to broaden our capabilities, expanding into UXO remediation services.
DAWSON is successfully serving the federal, state, county, the local community, U.S. Mainland (South Carolina and Boston Massachusetts) and as far as Korea and Japan, since 1994, either alone or with joint venture partners. DAWSON's contribution to the state of Hawai`i continues to employ over 100 employees worldwide, contributing over $50M dollars to the tax basis of the state Hawai`i since our business conception in 1994.
Our company values exemplify our total commitment to you.
- Integrity
- Safety
- Teamwork
- Client Satisfaction
- Exceptional Quality
- Community Commitment
Dawson Group, Inc. is a subsidiary of the Hawaiian Native Corporation (HNC) and is a for-profit, full-service construction and environmental-remediation and -consulting company, successfully serving the federal market since 1994. Dawson Group graduated from the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) program in October 2007 and is now classified as a Small, Disadvantaged Business (SDB).
Vision
DAWSON Group, Inc. is committed to diversified growth in Hawai`i and throughout the Pacific. Our vision is to establish our firm as a worldwide leading provider of a full-service construction and environmental and -consulting company, providing value to our clients through exceptional quality, responsiveness, and strategic teaming alliances with large and small businesses.
Mission
DAWSON Group Inc's mission is to perform the highest level of construction and environmental remediation and -consulting services for our customers through professional performance and a company-wide commitment to a safe work environment and ethical business practices. Provide an environment that fosters individual growth, which is the foundation for company growth
562211-Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal. We also specialize in Environmental Consulting & Remediation, we intend to broaden our capabilities, expanding into Unexploded Ordnance (UXO)/Munitions and Explosives of Concern (MEC) remediation/response, Information Technology Solutions, and Base/Port Operations Support Services.
PROFESSIONAL STAFF & RESOURCES:
DAWSON has obtained highly experienced professionals to include scientists, engineers, field-sampling technicians, project managers, quality control managers, construction specialists, contract administrators, and anticipating UXO technicians as we intend to broaden our future capabilities in UXO remediation, allowing us to provide our clients with high quality technical services.
DAWSON's in-house field personnel possess years of experience in a wide variety of environmental-remediation work, construction services, and have completed HAZWOPER and Health and Safety training to directly support the needs of our clients.
Our professional staff applies engineering, earth science disciplines, and construction ingenuity to projects involving remediation or restoration of the environment. We are able to engage in the following types of work:
- Underground Storage Tank Closures
- RCRA Corrective Actions
- Landfill, Construction, Closure, and Long-term Maintenance
- Compliance Monitoring and Sampling
- Excavation and Removal of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste
- Long Term Groundwater Management
- Remedial Action Systems Operations and Maintenance
IN-HOUSE MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS:
- DoD-proven and DCAA-audited Payroll and Accounting,
- Human Resources
- Contracting
- Subcontracting
- Procurement
Our principal clients are U.S. Department of Defense agencies. We’re currently in our fifth year of the first-ever $30M dollar Native 8(a) Remedial Action Contract. The cost plus contract was awarded by the Navy, geared toward the clean-up of the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) sites. We’re also the incumbent on the “Environmental Technical Services” contract, providing long-term monitoring and analysis of contaminated areas on Navy installations in Hawai‘i. We also provide valuable services to the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps and Coast Guard spanning a wide variety of environmental-remediation projects, along with environmental-consulting work for private clients in Hawai`i.
FOUNDER- Christopher Dawson
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Finance,
San Diego State University, CA, 1987
BIOGRAPHY
Mr. Dawson is currently manager of Dawson Technical, LLC, a newly acquired small business by the Hawaiian Native Corporation. He is responsible for managing the day to day operations of this vibrant, Hawaiian Native 8(a), entrepreneur company, and marketing the skills and capabilities to commercial and federal markets. In October 2007, Dawson Technical received certification as an 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business Concern.
Formerly the President of Dawson Group, Inc., he was responsible for corporate forecasting, developing and monitoring departmental budgets, and working with clients to determine existing and future needs. During his tenure at Dawson Group, Mr. Dawson was the Program Manager for the Navy RAC Contract. He interfaced with the client on a daily basis, maintaining constant communication regarding the status of numerous projects at various installations.
Concurrent with his tenure at Dawson Group, Mr. Dawson was instrumental in driving the Congressional Legislation, allowing SBA certified Native Hawaiian-owned Organizations (NHO), similar contractual capabilities benefiting Alaskan Native Corporations (ANC), including direct award capabilities of unlimited value. This Legislation was passed in 2004. Mr. Dawson established and was named Chairman of the Association of Certified Native Hawaiian-owned firms in 2007.
Mr. Dawson is Chairman and Founder of the Hawaiian Native Corporation (HNC). The HNC is a non-profit organization established to promote business activities principally benefiting the indigenous Hawaiians. HNC was one of the first companies in Hawai`i to be recognized as an NHO through the Small Business Administration. The Hawaiian Native Corporation owns 100% of Dawson Technical, LLC and 51% of Dawson Group, Inc. In May 2004, Dawson Technical’s sister company, Dawson Group, was awarded the first NHO Remedial Action Contract by the Navy with a $30M ceiling.
During Mr. Dawson’s career, he researched and identified innovative environmental technologies. These technologies provided for on-site remediation using aeration/volatilization methods. The services included VR Systems that are mobile vapor extraction systems, Unipure systems, which provide thermal catalytic oxidation, and FlowMole services, which are used to install horizontal and extraction wells. He secured exclusive distribution rights for these technologies in Hawai`i and the Pacific. In order to offer these important services to the public, Mr. Dawson developed new markets and initiated a comprehensive marketing plan.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2008 to Present Dawson Technical, LLC, Manager/Member Engineering Services
1994 to 2007 Dawson Group, Inc., President/Founder Environmental
Consulting & Remediation
2004 to Present Hawaiian Native Corporation, Chairman & Founder, Non-Profit Organization
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
SEBAC- The Small Environmental Business Action Coalition, Inc., Board Member, 2007-2009
Native Hawaiian Organizations Association (NHOA), President, 2005
Hawaiian Native Corporation, President, 2004
Society of Military Engineers, Member, 2002
DAWSON...
E pa`ahana i ka mālama `ana i ka mo`omeheu, ke kūlaiwi, a me ka
nohono o nā `Ōiwi
"Working diligently to preserve the culture, land, and way of life of Native Hawaiians."
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