Electrical Project Manager/Estimator
Resume:
Bruce Phillips
Newton, Massachusetts, 02468
ac69lv@r.postjobfree.com
Summary
Electrical industry executive with 30+ years of experience in all facets of the industry including construction and manufacturing. As it relates to construction, I have worked in the field, owned and operated an electrical contracting company and have successfully held the positions of senior project manager at large contractors with extensive estimating experience. Founded, managed and nurtured a manufacturing company that designs and fabricates prefabricated electrical systems for the commercial electrical construction industry; directly involved with product and methods development, manufacturing processes, all administrative and human resources requirements and sales.
Education
Keene State College, Keene, New Hampshire
A.S. Drafting & Design; B.S. Manufacturing Technology May 1987 Graduated -
Employment History
Erico International Corp. d/b/a Pentair Technical Solutions, Chandler, Arizona
Managing Director/General Manager January 2017 – July 2017
Retained by Pentair, PLC after acquisition of Electrical Prefab Systems, LLC (closing date: January 6, 2017). For the first few months after acquisition duties focused on integration issues and transfer of administrative functions to Pentair. Recent responsibilities have been narrowed to working with Pentair national sales team to expand and grow the business.
Electrical Prefab Systems, LLC, Chandler, Arizona
Founder, President and Managing Partner July 2007 - January 2017
Established manufacturing company to design and fabricate prefabricated electrical branch wiring systems for the commercial electrical construction market. Developed and patented product and system offerings as well as proprietary custom manufacturing software. Started the business in my home garage and grew it to $14.5M in annual revenue (2016) with over 100 employees. Effectively CFO and COO with part-time bookkeeping support. Immersed in all facets of the operation including all administrative functions, e.g. H.R., accounting functions, credit facilities, vendor negotiations and relations, facilities management, freight transport of manufactured goods, etc. Particular focus on product/system development, manufacturing processes, marketing and sales. Sold business to Erico International Corp. (Pentair, PLC) January 2017.
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Wilson Electric, Tempe, Arizona
Senior Project Manager September 2004 - July 2007
Responsible for project management of commercial and industrial construction projects - many with contract values exceeding $10M. Project types included hospitals/healthcare, correctional facilities, dormitories, critical power systems, hotels, high-rise residential and tenant improvements. Pioneered the use of the robotic total station for job-site applications. Managed projects estimated by Wilson's estimating department but also managed projects that I personally estimated and negotiated; had expert working knowledge of "Accubid" and trained other project management staff on its use. Responsible for all aspects of project management including contract review and negotiations, establishing project budgets, vendor buy-outs, submittals, value-engineering opportunities, construction means and methods, project design revision review, change order preparation/submission, and all day-to-day project management with internal support personnel, field electricians, sub-contractors, vendors and general contractors. Also established the first prefabrication facility at Wilson Electric utilizing means and methods I developed and implemented with assistance from other staff. Called upon to mentor and assist junior project management staff as needed.
W.B. Moore Company of Charlotte, Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina
Project Manager February 2001 - August 2004
Electrical Project Manager and estimator for commercial projects; largest project contract valued at $6M. Project types included large tenant improvements, public buildings, municipal parking decks, restaurants and critical power facilities for financial institutions. Managed projects estimated by W.B. Moore's estimating department as well as projects I estimated using "ConEst." Empowered with full life of project cycle from establishing budgets to close-out documents with little oversight from senior management.
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