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Project Manager Sales

Location:
Houston, TX
Posted:
February 21, 2014

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JAMES W. CRYER

*** ******** **. • Sugar Land, TX 77479 • 281-***-**** (C) • ***********@*******.***

P R O JE C T, S A LE S & E STI MATI ON M ANA GE ME NT

Building & Plant Operations / Multimillion-Dollar Technology Infrastructures

Peak-performing Project Manager with 20+ years’ experience and proven success in all phases of complex, multifaceted projects

from concept to fruition; directed multi-disciplined project teams across the US. Combine high-level expertise with strong sales and

technical background. Extensive academic training in Mechanical and Industrial Electronics Engineering, as well as Computer

Electronics and Robotics Technology. Strong leadership, management, communication and problem-solving skills. Core

competencies include:

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Project Budgeting & Management Project Monitoring and Inspection

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Architecture & Engineering Conceptual Development & Design

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Site Assessment, Selection & IT Infrastructures

Development Staff Supervision & Training

• Team Building & Leadership

P RO F E S SI ON A L E X P ER I EN C E

SENIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 2008-PRESENT

LEED GA (Contract Position)

EDI BUILDING CONSULTANTS, Houston, Texas

Recruited to oversee multiple Industrial, Commercial projects with National Coverage. Successfully managed and performed

inspections and monitoring of contracts and specifications on multimillion dollar contracts with the

Brookfield Properties, Hines, Cameron and Wells Fargo and many others located in the US. Oversaw key

software components, installations, maintenance, troubleshooting and corporate support functions. Led

Sales efforts with proven client results.

SALES, SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE 2007-2008

MECO CORPORATION, Sugar Land, Texas (Contract Position)

Recruited to oversee multiple Industrial, Commercial projects with Global Coverage. Successfully managed and performed

start-up, installation, maintenance and service on multimillion dollar contracts with the Wyeth, Baxter,

Amgen, and many other located in the US and abroad. Oversaw key hardware and software components,

installations, maintenance, troubleshooting and support functions for water, pre-treatment and clean steam

systems. Set up various software and loop controllers and software systems using SCADA, LonWorks,

HART, Honeywell & Allen Bradley products along with all control software packages from Allen-Bradley.

SERVICE OPERATOR 2006-2007

IMPACT SELECTOR INC., Stafford-TX- Houma, LA (Contract Position)

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JAMES W. CRYER Page Two

Recruited to oversee Offshore/ Land deployment of specialized down-hole tools used in various wireline open hole and cased

hole operations. Hold a current Alflord Safety Services Offshore Safety, Offshore Water Survival, HUET (Triton St 103) and

Personnel Basket/Swing Rope Training, Set up all depth and weight measurements for the downhole string on multiple tool

length and weight trips. Familiar with all adapter systems for use with various manufactures tools

PROJECT COORDINATOR / ESTIMATOR, 2005-2006

REDDY ENGINEERS and CONTRACTORS Ltd., Houston, TX (Contract Position)

Recruited to oversee multiple Commercial and the City of Houston Projects. Managed City of Houston Wastewater

treatment plants, FWSD #23, Clinton Park WWTP, 5.0 GST & Detention Pond, East Water Purification

Plant and specialty Projects at NASA-ESCG-Crew Thermal System. Also, City of Houston’s large-scale flood

mitigation projects Phases 1&2 and 3&4. Installing flood protection across the Theater District of Theater

District of the City of Houston. Successfully managing and coordinating projects totaling 32 million.

PROJECT MANAGER / ESTIMATOR, 2004-2005

HBS CONSTRUCTION INC., Houston, TX (Contract Position)

Recruited to oversee multiple Commercial, Harris County and the City of Houston Projects. Successfully estimated and bid

large JOC contracts with the University of Houston, Catholic Charities and Harris County. Oversaw key

hardware and software components, installations, and maintenance, troubleshooting and support functions

for network systems. Set up All Estimation; and Project Management systems using Timberline and

Primavera products.

Successfully estimated, bid and managed over 12 million annually.

PROJECT MANAGER / SALES SERVICE MANAGER/ ESTIMATOR, 2002 – 2004

INSULATED PANEL SYSTEMS – NCI, Houston, TX

Recruited to spearhead design and implementation of sales structures and develop infrastructure of national sales and estimation

procedures with responsibility for Western US; lead projects (budgeting, strategic planning and analysis) in US and abroad. Diverse

responsibilities include improving sales strategies for Internet and successful placement of IPS on strategic bidders lists for major

construction firms. Recruit, train and lead project teams; steer global projects from concept through delivery and follow up; estimate

pricing for multiple, continuous complex multi-million dollar projects. Key clients included ConocoPhillips, Parsons E&C, Black &

Veatch.

Selected accomplishments:

• Championed strategies that increased IPS client base and repeatedly generated monthly revenues of nearly $1

million.

• Introduced strategies that increased Sales and Service deployment in western region of the United States.

CHIEF ENGINEER, 1999 – 2002

CENTENNIAL MANAGEMENT, Salt Lake City, UT

Served as Head Engineer and led IT, technical and engineering functions for all refrigeration, ice, water and building plant

operations, as well as handled complex scheduling for the E Center. Coordinated procurement of mechanical and electrical supplies

and managed all mechanical functions of E Center. Developed and facilitated training for maintenance, operation and optimization of

refrigeration systems. Managed a $ 20 million annual budget. SCADA, LonWorks, Token Ring all aspects of machine integration

into JC Metasys.

Selected accomplishments:

• Hosted multiple World Championship events (Hockey, Figure Skating and Ice Cycle Racing) and featured the

2002 Winter Olympic Hockey event in the US.

• Saved $100,000 in one year by optimizing lighting and building automation processes.

• Piloted US Government project in conjunction with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory of California and

the Las Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico in response to terrorist threats in Salt Lake City.

• Played a key role in bulk purchase of electricity for E Center. Designed and installed metering capability to shunt

power (shed) at peak loads to secure lower rate.

PROJECT MANAGER / ESTIMATOR / SUPERINTENDENT, 1992 – 1999

TELLEPSEN BUILDERS, Houston, TX

Recruited to deliver sophisticated project leadership for up to $70 million in pipeline and construction projects. Served in multiple

engineering and IT capacities. Managed and directed over 400-100+ staff throughout industrial plants across the US, partnering with

large organizations including Shell, Tennessee Gas Pipeline, Northstar Gas, Enron, Exxon and Chevron. Orchestrated day-to-day

plant operation and construction. Oversaw key hardware and software components, installations, maintenance, troubleshooting and

support functions for large network systems. Led research and assessment of new technologies; conducted safety studies, job cost

tracking and estimation.

Project Highlights include:

• Led maintenance and construction of world’s largest lubrication plant (Texaco U.S.A, now Equilon-Shell).

• Championed improvements for Northshore High School and Pasadena High School with combined project values

of $110 million.

• Managed and directed new build out for Methodist Hospital in Houston valued at $55 million.

E D UCATI O N & C R ED EN T I A L S

Associates of Applied Science in Computer Electronics and Robotics Technology (1986)

Associates of Applied Science in Industrial Electronics Technology (1986) – Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas

Instruction of Science in Mechanical Engineering (1991) – Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas Certification: Certified Ice

Technician (C.I.T.); LEED GA Technology Skills: Proficiency in Estimation and Project Management software such as; AutoCAD

LT, Primavera P3; SureTrak, MS Office, SCADA,PLC, LonWorks, Project; C++, Assembler, NT, Novell; software for data mining;

extensive experience in multiple programming languages and operating systems; numerous methodologies and IT development

tools.



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