Jim Sparks

Carriere, MS *****

ad4aj2@r.postjobfree.com

843-***-****

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Project Manager

Paramount Construction Group - Jackson, MS

September 2021 to Present

Commercial Project Manager

Preformed all aspects of Project Management as the General contractor. With little to know supervision I took the project from award to Post Construction in DOD, Industrial, Hospital, Commercial, and Educational vertical markets. I am currently working on the Ford Blue Oval City Electric Vehicle plant in Stanton TN.

Senior Project Manager

GH Mechanical and Services LLC - New Orleans, LA

July 2018 to February 2021

Serves as Project Manager responsible for directing performance contracts, turnkey (design & build), and HVAC control and equipment installation projects in the K-12, DOD, Industrial, and Healthcare vertical markets.

Contributes directly to all phases of project fulfillment requirements, including leading project design, project installation, deploying safety plans, preparing project schedule, supervising quality, and maintaining project documentation. Acts as single point of contact to consistently deliver project on-time and on-budget to achieve customer satisfaction. This company is in the Star-up phase of its life. Upon being hired I immediately implanted processes and procedures to fully utilize the financial and Project Management software. At that time they were severely underutilizing the software causing project delays, lost purchase orders, dropped pay applications and everything else need to successfully run projects the size they were bidding. ($1M to 28M).

We saw and immediate increase in profit margin and customer Satisfaction. Quality Manager

Construction Project

February 2018 to July 2019

NAVFAC Paris Island

Serves as Project Manager (SJS Executives) responsible for directing performance contracts, turnkey

(design & build), and HVAC control and equipment installation projects, for DOD Naval Facilities Engineering and Systems

Command. Continually monitoring job sites for EM 385 Compliance, worked with Contracting Officer to write, investigate, and approve change orders. Became very familiar and enjoyed interfacing with Govt personnel of all Base departments. Became intimately familiar with D.O.D. Project Management processes and procedures.

Comprehensive Project Manager

HARSHAW TRANE - Lexington, KY

August 2006 to September 2017

Serves as Project Manager responsible for directing performance contracts, turnkey (design & build), and HVAC control and equipment installation projects in the K-12, DOD, Industrial, and Healthcare vertical markets.

Contributes directly to all phases of project fulfillment requirements, including performing project design, project installation, deploying safety plans, preparing project schedule, supervising quality, and maintaining project documentation. Acts as single point of contact to consistently deliver project on-time and on-budget to achieve customer satisfaction.

Acts as Construction Manager for performance contracts ranging from $100K-$2M in Eastern portion of Kentucky.

Contributes leadership to Energy Services Department personally delivering between $12M-$20M in revenue annually.

Construction Manager

HARSHAW TRANE - Lexington, KY

August 2006 to September 2017

Serves as Project Manager responsible for directing performance contracts, turnkey (design & build), and HVAC control and equipment installation projects in the K-12, DOD, Industrial, and Healthcare vertical markets.

• Contributes directly to all phases of project fulfillment requirements, including performing project design, project installation, deploying safety plans, preparing project schedule, supervising quality, and maintaining project documentation. Acts as single point of contact to consistently deliver project on-time and on-budget to achieve customer satisfaction.

• Acts as Construction Manager for performance contracts ranging from $100K-$2M in Eastern portion of Kentucky.

• Contributes leadership to Energy Services Department personally delivering between $12M-$20M in revenue annually.

• Recognized with "2015 Harshaw Trane Excellence in Role for Customer Service Award" for demonstrated leadership.

• Manages team with up to 60 personnel per contract responsible for human resource responsibilities and training.

• Maintains responsibility for project resource management and project financials implementing cost control measures.

Mechanical / Plumbing Project Manager

TP MECHANICAL - Lexington, KY

March 2005 to July 2006

Provided leadership as Mechanical Project Manager responsible for coordinating internal resources and vendors for successful execution of projects. Developed project scopes and objectives involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility. Ensured resource availability and maintained project resources and financials.

Measured project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques. Evaluated project status and made necessary corrections to deliver projects on-time.

*Maintained responsibility for all aspects of projects ranging from $10K-$3M and project team for design to closeout

*Managed up to 30 personnel simultaneously per contract and operated multiple projects at once with efficiency

*Developed and maintained professional relationships with internal customers and all involved stakeholders

*Utilized appropriate verification techniques to manage any changes in project scope, schedule, and costs Mechanical / Plumbing Project Manager

THE FINNEY COMPANY - Lexington, KY

March 2000 to March 2005

Served as Project Manager responsible for all aspects of each project and project team from requirements gathering and budget development to schedule development and project delivery. Evaluated performance of each project and developed strategies for increasing process improvement. Maintained professional relationships with customers and resolved arising obstacles. Negotiated and maintained unit price contract with University of

Kentucky allowing spending path for the university Capital Project Construction Department to design and implement small projects without needing to obtain permission from outside entities. Developed and implemented initiatives to incorporate modern technology and programming into the company

Managed up to 30 personnel per project simultaneously with project values ranging from $10K-3M per contract

Implemented digital estimating processes using email, shareware, and Microsoft Project for project purposes

Negotiated unit price contract with University of Kentucky increasing Finney Co. revenue approx. $3M-

$4M

/year

Estimator / HVAC Project Manager

Fred Clements HVAC - Lexington, KY

January 1997 to January 1998

Provided HVAC estimates on projects ranging from $500 to $3M and managed production team, logistics team, and all aspects of construction side of the company. Maintained large duct project while subcontracting under The

Finney Company maintaining efficiency and delivering project on schedule. Identified opportunities in the company and implemented process improvements.

Nuclear Machinist Mate

Second Class Petty Office - Groton, CT

February 1987 to December 1992

Skills & Specialization

Microsoft Explorer, Delivery, Pen, Budget Development, Project Management, PMP, CEM, Requirements Gathering, Navy, Delphi, Great Plains, Quick, Citrix, Contracts, Primavera, Safety, Budget, Financials, Quality,

Human Resource, Personnel, Windows, MS Project, Process Improvement, Customer Satisfaction, AutoCAD,

Office, Mechanical, Cost Control, Directing, Documentation, Microsoft Project, Change Management, Client,

HVAC, Teaching, Processes, Adobe, Project Design, Estimating, Welding, Email, Customer Service, Leadership, Supervising

Education

College (3 years completed) in Civil Engineering

University of Kentucky - Lexington, KY

January 1993 to May 1997

Naval Nuclear Power School and Prototype - Orlando, FL February 1987 to December 1988

High School Diploma in College Prep

Prestonsburg High School - Prestonsburg, KY

August 1982 to June 1986

Skills

• Microsoft Project

• Project Leadership

• AutoCAD

• Change Management

• Project Planning

• Project Implementation

• Process Improvement

• Project Management Software

• HVAC Design

• Production Management

• Microsoft Dynamics GP

• Primavera

• Conflict management

• Project management

• Supervising experience

• Team Management

• Requirements Gathering

• Microsoft Project

• Project scheduling

• Project planning

• Team management

• Leadership

• AutoCAD

• Negotiation

• Project implementation

Certifications and Licenses

Driver's License

OSHA 30

PMP

OSHA 30

Present

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