James L. Stull
abirnk@r.postjobfree.com
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/james-stull/20/193/a2a
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I am an Industrial Mechanical Construction Professional specializing in
Process Piping, Mechanical System Setting and Disassembly, and Mechanical
System Insulation, with the decades of real world experience needed to
anticipate obstacles and the knowledge to put contingencies in place to
avoid them. I have extensive computer experience in MS Office, MS Project,
Timberline and several contractor specific programs.
Multiple Project Management Workforce Management Subcontractor
Selection/Management Scheduling
Time Line Management Contract Administration Contract
Negotiation New Business Development
Code/Regulation Compliance Customer Interaction P & L Management
Field Supervision Estimation
Blueprint Reading Material Takeoff/Ordering Isometric Fabrication
Drawings Process Piping Food Piping
Equipment Setting Industrial/Commercial/Residential Insulation
Licensed GC (Residential)
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Palm Harbor Homes, Inc., 2000 Staley Dr., Albemarle, NC. 2007 - 2010
Nationwide Custom Homes, Inc., (Subsidiary of Palm Harbor Homes), 1100
Rives Rd., Martinsville, Va.,
National modular home manufacturer providing upper end systems built
housing.
Construction Manager
Directed all construction in central North Carolina and Virginia. Site
work, budget preparation and management, Site development, Permitting,
Subcontractor selection and management, Scheduling, Maintain customer
relations and update on progress, Problem resolution and Warranty services.
Achieved customer satisfaction score of 100% through effective
communications and problem resolutions.
Negotiated subcontractor pricing to increase gross profit by 15%.
Supervised homes built in seven counties in two states sold from three
sales centers.
Resolved outstanding warranty and service issues associated with
previous supervisors.
Co-chaired committee in rewriting specifications and pricing.
Co-chaired committee to set schedule guidelines to streamline
construction timelines.
After consolidation of three sales centers this position was assumed by
VP of Construction.
The Bullard Company, Inc., Centennial Rd., Toledo, Oh, 1996 - 2007
Mechanical/Electrical/Insulation contractor specializing in process piping
and equipment fabrication and setting for industrial clients.
Senior Project Manager
Estimation and Project Management for mechanical and insulation projects.
Established and maintained customer contacts acting as their single source
provider for services. Set schedules, manpower requirements, tool and
equipment lists, and material requirements. Maintained daily contacts with
crews and customer representatives during projects. Assured projects met
specifications and regulatory requirements.
Negotiated multi-year maintenance agreements with major steel
manufacturer.
Oversaw companywide billing resolution obtaining 100% of costs billed.
Lead estimator and manager for $3,000,000+ waste water treatment
facility rebuild at Sunoco refinery.
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Estimated and designed piping system and managed rebuild of $500,000
chlorine and mercaptain rail unloading terminal. Generated all
isometric fabrication drawings for over 4 miles of piping.
Prepared estimate and managed ethanol injection project at Citgo
terminal.
Estimated and managed ethylene oxide line replacement for major chemical
customer.
Generated isometric fabrication drawings for ethylene oxide project
containing over 10 miles of piping. Maintained quality control records
which required 100% x-ray testing of welded joints.
Estimated and managed numerous food grade piping projects for beverage
and food manufacturers. These included customers such as Proctor &
Gamble, Pepsi Cola, Coca Cola and Chefs Solutions.
Maintained an unblemished safety record on 100% of my projects.
Responsible for nearly $2,000,000 in sales per year during my tenure
with this company.
Great Lakes Industrial Insulation, Inc., Central Ave., Toledo, Oh, 1993
- 1996
Insulation contractor specializing in services provided to industrial,
commercial, institutional, educational and residential markets.
General Manager
Complete control for day to day operations of an insulation contracting
business. Control of P&L, A/R, A/P, Payroll, Hiring, Discipline, Training,
Recruiting and Business development, Estimating, Project management,
Purchasing, Inventory control and Safety.
Revamped material ordering using distributor pricing to increase profits
by 10%.
Secured and managed $240,000 prison insulation project.
Successfully defeated several union takeover attempts.
Instituted the use of AIA forms for certified payrolls and billing
purposes.
Brand Industrial Services, Inc., Detroit, Mi, 1990 - 1993
National asbestos abatement contractor providing services to industrial,
commercial, educational, institutional and manufacturing customers.
Chief Engineer
Second in command to the General Manager. Supervised and assisted 2
estimators and 2 project managers in preparation of proposals and
management of abatement projects. Represented the Company in establishing
and maintaining contacts with owners and management firms to assure a
position on their list of bidders.
Negotiated and secured long term maintenance contracts at 2 area oil
refineries.
Supervised $1,000,000+ in school environmental remediation projects.
Maintained OSHA training and Supervisor certification in several states.
Maintained long term contracts with Chrysler, Ford and General Motors.
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EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS and ASSOCIATIONS
Associates in Architectural/Engineering, Stautzenberger College, Toledo,
Oh.
Licensed Residential GC (NC), Licensed Home Inspector (NC)
PMI, NCPMI