Project and Operations Management

JAY GASKINS

***A Avenida Lobeiro · San Clemente, California 92672

Mobile: 949-***-**** · Email: ************@*****.***

CONSTRUCTION – Operations Management, Project Management, Sales/Estimation, Safety, and Purchasing

· Proficiency in Design-Build, OSHPD, HVAC & Plumbing Codes, Processes, and Procedures ·

Operations Management, Project Management, Estimating, and Sales of Large Data Room and

Server HVAC/R Applications with Clientele Including

Verizon, AT&T, Invensys, Northrop Grumman, Sprint

MANUFACTURING – Operations Management, Product Development, Technical Training, S & R, and Purchasing

Construction Project Management professional with 18+ years of experience and a track record of generating efficient productivity, on-time project completion and safety improvements in HVAC/R construction with 22-plus years of management and supervision experience in construction and manufacturing. Well-established and unequaled ability to lead, facilitate and manage projects from start to finish. Extensive work with high-profile architects, engineers, and owner/developers with design/build and plan/spec projects. Expertly skilled in all applicable computer programs and software.

Project Management · Estimating · Contract Review · Purchasing · Labor Forecasting · Client Satisfaction

Solid Leader · Expert Communication Skills · Highly Regarded for Integrity and Commitment to Excellence

Well Organized · Honest and Dedicated · Loyal and Hardworking · Concentrated Attention to Company “Bottom-Line”

HVAC/R: New Construction to $8M · Tenant Improvements · Renovations · Wet-Side Hydronics – Including Boilers, Chillers, and Cooling Towers with Associated Hydronic Piping Systems & Equipment

Manufacturing: All Facets of Manufacturing Including Production, Efficiency, Safety and Shipping / Receiving

Co-author of (32) Patents - State-of-the-Art Blind Fabrication Equipment in Window Covering Industry

Bringing Solid Customer Accounts and Quality General Contractors/ Subcontractors with Employment

“Bottom-line” Mentality with an Emphasis on Profitability / On-Time Project Completion / Customer Satisfaction

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

EMCOR/MESA ENERGY SYSTEMS – Irvine, California · 01/16 to Present

HVAC/R contractor specializing in design-build, large retrofit, remodels, TI’s, OSHPD & DSA projects

Sr. Project Manager - Manage multiple projects from $100K to $3.5M from contract review and submittal process to close-out of project – with emphasis on change order administration and RFI submission to avoid conflict with project processes and delays.

Full operations management of all company’s projects – plan and spec/design and build.

Detailed and thorough understanding of contracts, plans & specifications, and project requirements.

Impeccable relationships with General Contractors, end-use clients, suppliers & subs, and building management.

Design or assist in the engineering of design-build projects and complete value engineering.

Work closely with architects, engineers, and end-use customers throughout projects.

AMS/ANDERSON AIR CONDITIONING - Fullerton, California · 06/14 to 01/16

HVAC/R contractor specializing in retrofit, ground-up construction, remodels, water treatment facilities

Operations Manager - Manage multiple projects from $100K to $3.5M from contract review and submittal process to close-out of project.

Full operations management of all company’s projects – plan and specification / design and build.

Detailed and thorough understanding of contracts, plans, specifications, and project requirements.

Impeccable relationships with General Contractors, end-use clients, suppliers, and building management.

Assist in the engineering of design-build projects and complete value engineering.

Work closely with architects, engineers, and end-use customers throughout projects.

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MONTEITH PLUMBING & MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC. - Temecula, California · 03/13 to 06/14

(Owned by Former VP of PK Mechanical Systems, Inc.) - Left due to forced reduction

HVAC/R Operations Manager - Manage HVAC/R Department Operations from contract review and submittal process to project closeout and client turnover.

Full responsibility for complete department operations.

Responsible for bidding, estimating, project management, field operations and departmental personnel.

Impeccable relationships with General Contractors/Construction Managers, suppliers, and end-use customers.

Assist in the engineering of design-build projects and project value engineering.

Work closely with architects, engineers, and end-use customers throughout projects.

PK MECHANICAL SYSTEMS, INC. - Wildomar, California · 01/10 to 03/13 - Left with Co-Owner of PK Mechanical

Plumbing, Site Utilities, and HVAC/R contractor specializing in prime contracted schools, colleges, and government projects.

HVAC/R Operations Manager - Manage HVAC/R Department Operations from contract review and submittal process to project closeout and client turnover.

Full responsibility for complete department operations.

Responsible for bidding, estimating, project management, field operations and departmental personnel.

Impeccable relationships with General Contractors/Construction Managers, suppliers, and end-use customers.

Assist in the engineering of design-build projects and project value engineering.

Work closely with architects, engineers, and end-use customers throughout projects.

CHRISTIAN BROTHERS HVAC - Mira Loma, California · 2007 – 2009 - Left due to forced reduction

HVAC contractor specializing in design-build, new construction, tenant improvement, and refrigeration.

Senior Project Manager - Managed multiple projects from $50K to $3M from contract review and submittal process to closeout documentation.

Highly profitable projects include all types of commercial buildings, OSHPD medical facilities, school facilities, fire stations, jails, restaurants, retail stores including multiple Target and IKEA stores, and specialty construction projects including specialty water treatment facilities (project listings available upon request).

Detailed understanding of contracts, plans, specifications and project requirements.

Assisted junior project managers and superintendents to maximize profitability, work efficiently, adhere to plans and specifications and work within the company’s safety guidelines.

Impeccable relationships with General Contractors, suppliers, and end-use customers.

Well respected by field and office personnel.

Assisted in the engineering of design-build projects and assistance with value engineering.

Worked closely with architects, engineers, and end-use customers throughout projects.

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SPECTRUM MECHANICAL, INC. - Irvine, California · 2005 – 2007- Left due to forced reduction

HVAC contractor specializing in new construction, tenant improvement and data / server room applications.

Server HVAC/R Applications with Clientele Including

Verizon, AT&T, Invensys, Northrop Grumman, Sprint

Sales Engineer / Estimator / Project Manager - Responsible for initial contact with potential clients - sale, estimation and management of projects from contract to closeout.

Responsibilities included initial contact with potential new clients, estimating and managing projects.

Created new retail and commercial customer base for the company’s future.

Respected by field and office personnel.

Facilitation of manpower, equipment and materials to all new projects.

All administrative responsibilities associated with projects.

Implementation of company policies, procedures and safety literature.

Assisted in the engineering of design-build projects and assistance with value engineering.

Worked closely with architects, engineers, and end-use customers throughout projects.

(Currently working with this company as a subcontractor for mechanical piping)

CHRISTIAN BROTHERS HVAC - Mira Loma, California · 2002 - 2005

HVAC contractor specializing in design-build, new construction, tenant improvement and refrigeration.

Project Manager - Managed multiple projects from $25K to $1.5M from contract review and submittal process to closeout documentation.

Successful management of various small-to-medium commercial projects using RTU’s, split DX systems and small hydronic systems.

Created good and lasting working relationships with General Contractors.

Respected well by field and office personnel.

THE CARPENTER CO. - Riverside, California · 1998 - 2002

Furniture foam and fiber manufacturer spanning all 50 states in the US as well as Canada and Mexico.

Fiber Department Manager (Riverside, CA.) – Full management of several fiber production lines with state-of-the-art equipment.

Successful management of multiple production lines including manpower, materials ordering and all administrative duties associated with those departments.

Developed good working relationships with subordinates and co-workers.

Worked 80 to 100 hour weeks to meet crucial production order schedules.

Assisted with shipping/receiving schedules and customer correspondence.

Plant Superintendent (Tupelo, MS.) – Full responsibilities to manage all 2nd and 3rd shifts.

Direct responsibility for all production, shipping and receiving for the 2nd and 3rd shifts.

Shipping, scheduling and trucking of all products and receiving of all materials and equipment.

Productivity on 2nd and 3rd shifts up 20% upon my transfer to California.

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HUNTER DOUGLAS, INC. - Tupelo, Mississippi · 1985 – 1998

Worldwide high-end window covering manufacturer based in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Technical Services Representative – Responsible for all technical assistance from end-use customers in the United States, Europe and Canada.

Assisted in the development of state-of-the-art blind production machinery as well as retrofit upgrades for existing machinery.

Co-author of (32) patents associated with technology-based fabrication machinery upgrades and production efficiencies.

Extensive travel to Europe, South America and Canada.

Assisted in ISO 9000 and 9002 Quality System Certification at several fabrication facilities.

Corporate technical representative to the licensed and company-owned fabrication facilities.

Electrostatic Paint Line and Coil-Coating Supervisor – Responsible for all production on assigned shifts for both manufacturing lines simultaneously.

Had working knowledge of all manufacturing operations for paint and production lines.

Responsible for order scheduling and customer requests.

Responsible for prototypes and specialty orders.

Worked closely with warehousing to ensure customer satisfaction.

Responsible for adherence to company safety policies and procedures.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma, Riverside Polytechnic High School – Riverside, California

Bachelor of Science Program, University of Mississippi – Oxford, Mississippi

Associate of Arts Program, Riverside Community College - Riverside, California

Circuit Board Electronics, Itawamba Community College – Tupelo, Mississippi

COMPUTER & COMPUTER SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE

All applicable software programs including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Project Manager,

MS Power Point, MS Access, ACT, Sales Force, Master Builder (Sage), Quicken

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Hunter Douglas, Inc. (Window Covering Division) company-sponsored, hands-on education

For the operational, technical, safety, quality and

Employee training of high-speed continuous coil coating paint line at company facilities in Amsterdam,

Rotterdam, Leek, Roden and Oudenbosch, Netherlands.

Salary requirements, project listings, employer reference letters, and professional references available upon request

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