James Faughn

***** ***** ***., *****, *****, NE (US)

ad2txb@r.postjobfree.com

402-***-****

Professional Summary

Detailed professional possessing creative mindset and talkative personality. Offering an extensive background in wet and dry utilities. Experience in delivering client-focused solutions and managing multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent critical thinking

problem-solving and communication skills.

Experience

Pipe Superintendent

2023 - Present

Currently working for a local contractor.

General Superintendent, NE

K2 Construction

October 2020 to March 2023

SUPERINTENDENT A, Reyes Group. Grand Prairie, TX

February 2015 - May 2020

• Oversee approx: 75 employees broke up into several wet utility and civil crews. working mainly on Municipal projects throughout the Dallas Fort Worth Metropolitan area. Installation of new electric fiber and gas by directional drilling. Responsible for various sub contractors working on a $33mm Tex Rail project contracted to Austin Co. Conferred with Project Manager and Operations Manager.

• Reporting on daily activity and production status. Oversaw inventory control processes, production schedules and staffing to ensure projects were completed on-time and within budget. Worked with suppliers to negotiate contracts and prices. Tracked staff hours and equipment used to maintain operational productivity.

• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual Agreements with engineers, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors. BUISNESS DEVELOPMENT

July 2012 - January 2015

• Flat Irons Drilling

• Greely

• CO. Developed new business by networking with prospects and valuable customers in new pipeline installation throughout Texas by directional drilling with (Vermeer 24x40, 10x15 and 40x55)

• Oklahoma and Kansas

• Updated sales strategies and marketing channels to increase overall profitability.

• Interacted with problematic accounts

• helping to build lasting rapport and boosting revenue opportunities.

• Performed cold-calling and follow-ups with leads to secure new revenue

• Used consultative sales approach to understand and meet customer needs.

• Worked to develop network by identifying and pursuing new leads

• attending industry events and building rapport with clients.

TERRITORY MANAGER, Earth Tool Company LLC

(HAMMERHEAD). Oconomowoc, WI

March 2004 - July 2010

• Working with Hammerhead one of the world's leading trenchless piping manufacturers assigned to 9 western states. Working with utility contractors and municipalities

• Consulting and teaching the method for trenchless piping installation using pneumatic and static hammers and machines up to 125ton capabilities. Also teaching methods for pipe ramming casing bores used for wet & dry utility piping. Was involved on first pre chlorinated waterline to be installed by static bursting in TX. Over 9000ft of 8" HDPE. Worked on various large projects throughout the western US. Achieved great success in building

relationships with cities and business owners.

GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT, Whizcon Utilities. Fort

Worth, TX

April. 1995 - January. 2004

• Directed underground utility installation projects. Producing positive and profitable results by managing crews and budgets.

• Working 80% on City Rehab projects in the DFW Metro area .

• Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.

• Maintained safety onsite and upheld all OSHA and State regulations.

• Managed up to 5 crews spread out over a 100 mile radius Overseen employees and sub contractors when performing duties in all areas of construction.

Education

North Lake College

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE, GENERAL

Taft Jr College, Taft, CA

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, GENERAL

Taft Union High School

Additional Information

ADDENDUM TO RESUME:

I have been working in the Tri-Cities area since 2020; I am currently working as a Superintendent for a

Omaha contractor.

Have experience in Heavy Bid & Heavy Job. Also have worked as Project Manager on several projects.

Skills

Project Management Time Management Building Relationships Client Focused Languages

English

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